Paul Sullivan
At Sound Lab, Paul is responsible for the overall leadership of the charity, having been Chair since 2014. Paul co-created Musicares, the first national music service for care experienced young people in Scotland, alongside our partners at Music Plus.
Outside of Sound Lab, Paul is the CEO of Move On, a charity supporting young people and adults to fulfil their potential. Prior to Move On, Paul was Director for Children, Young People and Communities at Sistema Scotland, helping to strengthen approaches to inclusion, child poverty and equality within the Big Noise programmes. Paul is also Vice-Chair of children’s rights charity, Together Scotland.
Prior to Sistema Scotland, Paul led policy and participation and both CELCIS and the Independent Care Review, helping over 5,500 people have their voice heard as part of the Review, and loves involving people in the design and delivery of the services that affect them.
Paul loves all things music and sport, so outside of work and family life, can often be found at a gig or a game!
Kate McPhail
Kate is Head of Centre at Big Noise Govanhill and a Board Member of The Sound Lab. Passionate about the role of creativity in people's lives, she combines artistic experience with leadership in community music, creative learning and community engagement.
A pianist, singer and songwriter, Kate studied classical piano in Glasgow, Dublin and Paris before falling in love with folk music and songwriting. Her musical journey has taken her from singing at parties and performing jazz standards to collaborating with local bands and creating her own original work.
Through her roles at Big Noise Govanhill and The Sound Lab, Kate is committed to creating opportunities for people of all backgrounds to engage with creativity, build confidence and develop meaningful connections through the music.
She lives in the Southside of Glasgow with her husband, three children and Babs the cat.
Ameila Martin
Amelia brings over 14 years’ fundraising experience, specialising in bid writing and event planning. After studying Events Management at University of the West of Scotland, Amelia pursued a career in the third sector, volunteering for a youth charity in Peru before joining a small team at Riding for the Disabled in Maryhill, where she was introduced to every aspect of fundraising, from Trusts and Foundations, to sponsorship. Amelia started her career at The King’s Trust over 12 years ago.
Through her current role in the Government Partnerships Team, she brings experience in securing public sector funding, influencing for change, and making sure young peoples’ voices are heard. Amelia is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their goals, explore their interests and build happier, healthier lives.
She is delighted to join as a Trustee of the Sound Lab, an organisation she truly believes in after seeing first hand the huge impact music, creativity and positive role models can have on young people who need support the most.
Andrew Stevenson
Andrew is Director of Learning & Engagement at the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, where he leads the organisation’s work across learning, participation, and community engagement. A former secondary school music teacher, Andrew’s focus in around widening access to high-quality cultural experiences and creating meaningful connections between artists, audiences and communities.
At the RSNO, he leads a national portfolio of programmes reaching children, young people and communities across Scotland, including the orchestra’s National Schools’ Programme. His role combines strategic leadership with programme development, partnership working and delivery, collaborating with schools, local authorities, cultural organisations and national partners.
Andrew is particularly interested in how cultural organisations can respond to the places and communities they serve, removing barriers to participation while maintaining artistic ambition and supporting sustainable access to the arts.
Ruth Kerracher
Ruth is Head of Participation and Rights at Staf and has almost 20 years’ experience working alongside children, young people and families across the voluntary sector.
With a background in Community Education, Ruth is passionate about meaningful participation, relationship-based practice and creating spaces where people feel heard, valued and able to influence the things that matter to them. Her work has taken her across the UK, amplifying often unheard voices within the UNCRC reporting process, leading national participation work with care and justice experienced young people, and supporting organisations and practitioners to embed participation and rights in their practice.
Ruth brings creativity and energy to her work and has developed award-winning participation projects, including work with young people in HMP & YOI Polmont.
Music has always been a big part of Ruth’s life, and she loves gigs and festivals, so she is delighted to bring her experience and enthusiasm to Sound Lab’s Board. Outside work, she enjoys, trying new things (like boxing), keeping fit and spending time with family, friends and her border terrier, Murphy.
Fraser Campbell
Returning to Glasgow after a decade working in London, Fraser has spent his career at the sharp end of brand strategy, working with top-tier studios to shape iconic brands across the UK and beyond.
Throughout his work in brand and marketing, Fraser has been driven by a belief that brands can be a genuine force for good. He helps organisations cut through the noise, delivering bold, distinctive strategy and creative that gives them a clear sense of who they are and why they matter.
Fraser is delighted to be on board with The Sound Lab. Drawing on his strategic brand and positioning background, he's focused on helping the charity's communications stand out - bringing big thinking to how it tells its story and connects with the people and artists it supports.
Outside of brand work, Fraser is passionate about Glasgow's music and creative community, and is committed to removing barriers that stop people from creating - access, opportunity & confidence chief among them. It's part of what drew him to The Sound Lab in the first place.
Paul Sullivan
At Sound Lab, Paul is responsible for the overall leadership of the charity, having been Chair since 2014. Paul co-created Musicares, the first national music service for care experienced young people in Scotland, alongside our partners at Music Plus.
Outside of Sound Lab, Paul is the CEO of Move On, a charity supporting young people and adults to fulfil their potential. Prior to Move On, Paul was Director for Children, Young People and Communities at Sistema Scotland, helping to strengthen approaches to inclusion, child poverty and equality within the Big Noise programmes. Paul is also Vice-Chair of children’s rights charity, Together Scotland.
Prior to Sistema Scotland, Paul led policy and participation and both CELCIS and the Independent Care Review, helping over 5,500 people have their voice heard as part of the Review, and loves involving people in the design and delivery of the services that affect them.
Paul loves all things music and sport, so outside of work and family life, can often be found at a gig or a game!
Kate McPhail
Kate is Head of Centre at Big Noise Govanhill and a Board Member of The Sound Lab. Passionate about the role of creativity in people's lives, she combines artistic experience with leadership in community music, creative learning and community engagement.
A pianist, singer and songwriter, Kate studied classical piano in Glasgow, Dublin and Paris before falling in love with folk music and songwriting. Her musical journey has taken her from singing at parties and performing jazz standards to collaborating with local bands and creating her own original work.
Through her roles at Big Noise Govanhill and The Sound Lab, Kate is committed to creating opportunities for people of all backgrounds to engage with creativity, build confidence and develop meaningful connections through the music.
She lives in the Southside of Glasgow with her husband, three children and Babs the cat.
Ameila Martin
Amelia brings over 14 years’ fundraising experience, specialising in bid writing and event planning. After studying Events Management at University of the West of Scotland, Amelia pursued a career in the third sector, volunteering for a youth charity in Peru before joining a small team at Riding for the Disabled in Maryhill, where she was introduced to every aspect of fundraising, from Trusts and Foundations, to sponsorship. Amelia started her career at The King’s Trust over 12 years ago.
Through her current role in the Government Partnerships Team, she brings experience in securing public sector funding, influencing for change, and making sure young peoples’ voices are heard. Amelia is passionate about supporting young people to achieve their goals, explore their interests and build happier, healthier lives.
She is delighted to join as a Trustee of the Sound Lab, an organisation she truly believes in after seeing first hand the huge impact music, creativity and positive role models can have on young people who need support the most.
Andrew Stevenson
Andrew is Director of Learning & Engagement at the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, where he leads the organisation’s work across learning, participation, and community engagement. A former secondary school music teacher, Andrew’s focus in around widening access to high-quality cultural experiences and creating meaningful connections between artists, audiences and communities.
At the RSNO, he leads a national portfolio of programmes reaching children, young people and communities across Scotland, including the orchestra’s National Schools’ Programme. His role combines strategic leadership with programme development, partnership working and delivery, collaborating with schools, local authorities, cultural organisations and national partners.
Andrew is particularly interested in how cultural organisations can respond to the places and communities they serve, removing barriers to participation while maintaining artistic ambition and supporting sustainable access to the arts.
Ruth Kerracher
Ruth is Head of Participation and Rights at Staf and has almost 20 years’ experience working alongside children, young people and families across the voluntary sector.
With a background in Community Education, Ruth is passionate about meaningful participation, relationship-based practice and creating spaces where people feel heard, valued and able to influence the things that matter to them. Her work has taken her across the UK, amplifying often unheard voices within the UNCRC reporting process, leading national participation work with care and justice experienced young people, and supporting organisations and practitioners to embed participation and rights in their practice.
Ruth brings creativity and energy to her work and has developed award-winning participation projects, including work with young people in HMP & YOI Polmont.
Music has always been a big part of Ruth’s life, and she loves gigs and festivals, so she is delighted to bring her experience and enthusiasm to Sound Lab’s Board. Outside work, she enjoys, trying new things (like boxing), keeping fit and spending time with family, friends and her border terrier, Murphy.
Fraser Campbell
Returning to Glasgow after a decade working in London, Fraser has spent his career at the sharp end of brand strategy, working with top-tier studios to shape iconic brands across the UK and beyond.
Throughout his work in brand and marketing, Fraser has been driven by a belief that brands can be a genuine force for good. He helps organisations cut through the noise, delivering bold, distinctive strategy and creative that gives them a clear sense of who they are and why they matter.
Fraser is delighted to be on board with The Sound Lab. Drawing on his strategic brand and positioning background, he's focused on helping the charity's communications stand out - bringing big thinking to how it tells its story and connects with the people and artists it supports.
Outside of brand work, Fraser is passionate about Glasgow's music and creative community, and is committed to removing barriers that stop people from creating - access, opportunity & confidence chief among them. It's part of what drew him to The Sound Lab in the first place.
