Hope, Help & Community
Our team of trained listeners and counsellors (qualified & trainee) are committed to putting faith into action by offering compassionate support to those experiencing bereavement, grief, loss, loneliness or other emotional challenges.
Trustees of Hope
Denise McClung has served in leadership and worship roles in Ayrshire churches for 38 years and has extensive experience in HR and project management within the charity sector. She is passionate about supporting the local church and building the Kingdom of God in her community.
Elaine Hough has worked in healthcare for 25 years supporting people with mental health issues, bereavement and loss. She oversees the Hope Wellbeing bereavement support sessions and the Counselling and Listening Service.Since 2008 Elaine has carried a God-given vision to create a safe place of healing, hope and help for those who are hurting, lonely or lost. She is passionate about the local church being a beacon of hope in the community and seeing lives transformed by the love of God.
Stacey Morrison has worked in adult mental health services for over 20 years.She currently works within NHS Ayrshire & Arran as a mental health Occupational Therapist.
She is passionate about supporting people to live as independently as possible.
Stacey oversees Creating Hope, the Hope Wellbeing mental health drop-in session aimed at improving mental health and reducing social isolation.
She has served within the local church since 2005, partnering with the vision of Hope, with a heart to bring healing, health and hope to our community.
Outwith work and church, Stacey loves music and dancing!
Peter has worked in the NHS for 25 years. He is married with 4 adult children and has been an active leader and trustee within various roles. Peter believes in the heart of Hope in reaching out to the broken and extending generosity in word and action. He is passionate about bringing hope in the form of a relationship with God and Jesus to the heart of people's lives and the community.
