ABOUT US
Creating Meaningful Impact
Since our launch in 1986, the team at FASS (Family Addiction Support Service) has worked tirelessly to promote our cause.
While there is always more that can be done, there is no doubt that we are making a significant impact. We don’t measure our success through just facts and figures, but through happy faces and heartwarming feedback.
SARAH ELLIS
Manager (2023)
MANDY MACFARLANE
Finance Officer (2018)
DENISE GOLDER
Family Support Practitioner (2021)
KATHLEEN KENNEDY
Family Support Practitioner (2019)
Sarah Ellis
Sarah joined the FASS team as a Service Manager in
August 2023. Sarah is an experienced, qualified manager with a background in
Health & Social Care.
Sarah’s last role was as Community Services Manager
for a charity supporting people with mental health and neurodiversity. This
includes providing supported living accommodation and managing a large team
supporting people in their own homes.
“I am passionate about supporting people to
live their best lives, however, I have never had the opportunity to support
families and loved ones of those that face the challenges. Families, loved ones, and carers are often greatly overlooked for all they do with our communities.
So it a wonderful to get involved here at FASS."
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0141 737 3699
manager@fassglasgow.org
Mandy MacFarlane
Mandy joined FASS in 2018 and she is currently our Finance Officer. Mandy has a HNC in Accounts, an ICM level 3 in Credit Management, and also an SQA for completing an Introduction to Counselling course. She has previously worked in admin for 28 years, with experience in credit control and Intellectual Property, and has volunteered for various cancer charities over the years.
“Through my years of volunteering alongside my Full-Time employment, made me realise that I wanted to reshuffle my career options. Helping out with cancer charities brought me to the realisation that I wanted to channel my focus on being a person who could make a long-lasting impact on the lives of those in need.”
“It would have been easy for me to stay in my previous sector of work, as I had worked there for a very long time, however, I am glad I took the risk and followed my heart to where my passion led me, and I can safely look back on my time since I started at FASS and say I have enjoyed every minute. I’m very lucky that FASS gives me the platform to support people, as well as being able to implement the skills I developed in my previous role, into my current position.”
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07308168832
mmacfarlane@fassglasgow.org
Denise Golder
Denise joined the FASS team in August 2021 as an Outreach Family Support Practitioner, to work with clients in their own communities or homes, providing them with the necessary support around a loved one’s drug or alcohol misuse.
Denise brings 18 years of experience to our team, working in employability services for 12 of those years to help enhance the skills of young people in boosting their chances of employment, and 6 years in a residential homeless unit, offering guidance to young citizens on how to live safely in their own homes.
“Throughout nearly two decades of providing support to those in need, I feel like I have accumulated a wealth of knowledge on the best methods to offer vital guidance. I have facilitated CV workshops, one-to-one support, and also training sessions within construction to deliver manual handling and safety awareness to groups, amongst many other things.”
“Seeing the lives of clients dramatically improve as a result of the guidance I have offered, gives me great satisfaction and fulfilment in life. I have a strong desire in helping clients which is what FASS is founded on – so when I witness the positive changes over the course of someone’s support period, it means that I can go home each night with a smile on my face knowing that I have achieved something great.”
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0141 737 3699
dgolder@fassglasgow.org
Kathleen Kennedy
Kathleen Kennedy is our Family Support Practitioner and joined FASS in 2019. Kathleen brings with her a wide range of experience including a working within addiction, mental health and the elderly. Kathleen also has experience of working within the Third Sector.
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0141 737 3699
kathleen@fassglasgow.org
ELLIOT JESSUP
Family Support Practitioner (2025)
Elisa Campagnolo
Health and Well-Being Coordinator (2019)
ANNEMARIE MCROBBIE
Volunteer and Group Coordinator (2023)
VICKY CHUNG
Communications Lead (2023)
Elliot Jessup
Elliot joined the team as a Family Support Practitioner in June 2025. Elliot has a degree in psychology and has a variety of experience, including providing crisis support and supporting people experiencing homelessness and substance use challenges.
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" I am passionate about providing the support that suits each individual and helps them live a better life, so I am excited to join an organisation that encourages me to do that. The support that families, friends and carers provide to those in substance use is often overlooked, as is the strain and stress that it places on them. I am looking forward to providing support to help those families, friends and carers cope and live better lives"
Elisa Campagnolo
Elisa joined the FASS team as a Volunteer in 2019, and then became our Health and Well-Being Coordinator in 2022.
She is a qualified Complementary Therapist, and is trained to work with a wide variety of clients, including those with cancer and life-limiting illnesses.
Some of the available treatments include: Swedish Massage, Aromatherapy, Hot Stones, Facials, Reflexology, Reiki and Crystal Therapies.
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“Working at FASS gives me the opportunity of doing the job that I love and offer free treatments to people from a great background diversity. Knowing that our clients can dedicate one hour of their time to just themselves, their relaxation and personal care brings me immense joy.”
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0141 737 3699
spa@fassglasgow.org
Annemarie McRobbie
Annemarie joined the team in 2023 as Volunteer and Wellbeing Group Coordinator.
With many years of experience both as a volunteer and supporting volunteers I feel confident that I understand the challenges of volunteering. I am a problem solver and looking forward to the challenge of assisting the volunteers and group members in any way possible.
I am looking to ensure the experience of our volunteers and group members is as smooth and positive as possible while they are with FASS.
I have an interest in first aid, mental health and health in general.
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07456463287
amcrobbie@fassglasgow.org
Vicky Chung
Vicky joined FASS as an Office Assistant, where she developed a deep understanding of the charity’s work and the communities it supports. Inspired to contribute more, she completed a CPD in Digital Marketing, which led her to step into the role of Communications Lead. Vicky brings a thoughtful approach to social media management and administration, combining attention to detail with a genuine passion for raising awareness of FASS’s mission. She is dedicated to helping share the stories of those the charity supports and building meaningful connections with supporters, donors, and stakeholders. Through her work, Vicky plays a valued part in helping FASS make a positive impact in the community.
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0141 737 3699
office@fassglasgow.org
