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We are a nonprofit organisation with the aim of delivering empowering and meaningful youth work to all children and young people within the Glasgow Govan area. We aim to provide support, information and advice to anyone who makes use of our services (regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religious belief or racial group), and we are committed to the development and regeneration of our local community.

Govan Youth Information Project has been in operation since 1994, and over the years has established itself in Govan as one of the most experienced nonprofit organisations within the area.

We are a Registered Scottish Charity regulated by OSCR, registration no. SC030358.
We are a Company Limited by Guarantee no. 342646.

The area of Govan is classified as a deprived area according to the SMID database. This can leave those who reside in the area exposed to vulnerabilities and poorer outcomes in terms of education, training, employment, health, substance misuse, and anti-social behaviour.

The objective of our project is, therefore, the advancement of education and the relief of poverty, particularly among those aged 5-25 and within the Govan area. GYIP is here to provide support, information and advice to young people while empowering them to contribute to the development and regeneration of our local community. Our education aims to be informal and accessible, yet relevant, honest, and informative so that our young people gain a clear and factual understanding of relevant topics; including employment, health and wellbeing, substance misuse, first aid, and equality and diversity.

Kevin Burke

Project Manager

My name is Kevin Burke and I am the Project Manager at GYIP. I started at GYIP in May 2004 after I had completed a student placement here while studying for my PG in Community Education degree. I initially worked as a Youth Project Worker (Outreach) before moving positions to the Project Worker (Base) for a period of 3 years. I left for a spell but returned in May 2017 with the goal of helping young people of Govan achieve their potential. I’m a fitness/health enthusiast and love exercising as well as the occasional rave, even though I’m cracking on a bit.

Gina Campbell

Youth Work Co-ordinator

I started in 2004 following my time with Glasgow city council as a youth worker. In 2012 I was given the role as Youth work manager and began to oversee and develop the various provisions Govan Youth Information Project delivers. My role includes the supervision of our youth work staff, finances and reports. My favourite things to do are spending time with my grandkids and going on holiday.

John Aitken

Project Youth Worker

I began my time at GYIP as a young person attending the holiday programme and evening senior youth club. Following this I became a positive role model and volunteer within these provisions. Since then I have progressed to become a sessional, part time and now in my role as a full time worker. My role includes the preparation and delivery of our services such as our work in local high schools, youth provisions and holiday programme. I also oversee our youth committee and assist them to shape our services to best meet the needs of them and their peers. In my spare time I enjoy playing and watching football as well as time spent with my Wife and Daughter.

Kristofer Shaw

Chairperson

I started with GYIP as a young person who attended the holiday programmes and have remained a part of it ever since. Now, in the role of the Chairperson of the Management Committee, I am helping to give back to those who have helped me and keep the services that GYIP offers to our young people and the future of Govan itself. This is something that I am proud to say GYIP are fantastic at doing, and it fills me with pride that they are able to keep this up, and it is true community spirit.

Outside of GYIP, I have recently graduated from university with my Honours degree in Business and help where I can with any HR and future planning.

Secretary

Naheem Waheed

Secretary

I have over 10 years of experience in the third sector, and a background in marketing comms across a variety of industries. I also provide IT support and planning for GYIP.

Steven Reilly

Treasurer

As someone who grew up and went to school in Govan and still has family in the area. I have been a member of the management committee for the last year and have participated in fundraising for the project over the past few years. Looking forward to using my experience in the business world in the role of Treasurer.

Joanne Docherty

Vice Chair

It is a real privilege for me to sit on the Executive Committee for GYIP. I grew up in Govan and I have taught in Govan so I am very aware of the difficulties children, young people and their families in this area face. My professional work in Education and my personal values completely align with the innovative and empowering projects that GYIP delivers. Being involved as a management member is like being a part of a family and that’s what the young people feel and need too. This is community work at its best.