Mandy Evans Ewing has over 30 years of experience working in personal and community development. She currently works as a humanist celebrant and chaplain at several universities in Scotland. She has conducted over 1,000 ceremonies and provided pastoral care and support. In her personal statement, she emphasizes her experience facilitating projects and promoting equal rights and humanism. She also highlights her skills in engagement, competence, and dedication to causes.

1. Mandy Evans Ewing
51 Stanmore Road, Mount Florida, Glasgow G42 9AJ
+44 (0) 141 569 1469
+44 (0) 7836 366291
mandy@mandyevansewing.com
www.mandyevansewing.com
Personal Statement
I have a wealth of experience working with and for a wide variety of sectors and organisations. I
have achieved highly successful results, both personally and as part of a team, in
designing and delivering a wide array of projects, events and programmes in the
spheres of personal, group and community development. An understanding and the
promotion of equalities and human rights issues have been an important and common
thread throughout. I am highly regarded for my professionalism, capacity to engage
meaningfully, competence and conscientiousness. I am a fast learner, am passionate
about and dedicated to the causes I believe in, and relish new challenges.
Employment History
April 2001 to Present: Humanist Society Scotland Registered Humanist Celebrant /
Officiant
Conducting a range of life rites ceremonies, I was one of the first twelve in Scotland to have
been authorised by the Registrar General to legally conduct Weddings in summer 2005. To
date I have composed and conducted well over 1000 ceremonies including baby naming and
welcomes, weddings, reaffirmation of vows, funerals and memorials.
1 week in June annually from 1997 to present: Front of House Management, Steward
Management and Health & Safety, Astrolabe Theatre and Circus Tent, Glastonbury
Festival
An annual pilgrimage for the most enjoyable festival work managing an 850 people capacity
performance venue.
May 2014 to 29 August 2014: Chaplain (Temporary Cover), University of Glasgow
Covering the period of full time secondment of the University Chaplain to the Commonwealth
Games Glasgow 2014 Organising Committee, responsible for maintaining the Inter faith
programme of religious observance, and maintaining and promoting positive interfaith relations;
for participation, as agreed with the Chaplain, in ceremonial events and Chapel Services; for
providing appropriate pastoral care to students and staff; and have involvement in the
University’s Crisis Response team.
April 1997 to 2010: Freelance Life Guidance, Coaching and Consultancy, Bespoke
Training
Providing Personal and Group Development, Human Relations Improvement, Communication
Skills, and Team and Community Building. (Clients: Individual Clients, Imaginate (Children’s
International Theatre Festival), Helensburgh Social Work Department, Gorbals Initiative, Naval
Personal and Family Services, Glastonbury Festival, Cardonald College, Giant Productions,
Community Educ Dept / 3i’s Disability Resource Centre, FDYS (Ireland), Kingsway Flats
Tenants Management Committee, The Audience Business, Rosemount Family Centre,
Newham Borough Council (Cumberland School), National Galleries of Scotland, Salix
Resource Ltd / Sky, Scottish Childminding Association, Scottish Carnival Arts Consortium,

2. Small Software Company, Enquire, Learning Works University of Glasgow, St Mary’s Cathedral,
The Meridian Centre, Council for Ethnic Minority Voluntary Organisations, The Royal Bank Of
Scotland, University of Glasgow Chaplaincy, Tobermory High School, Indepen-dance, Words In
Action / The Glasgow Academy, West Dunbartonshire Addiction Services.)
July 2006 to September 2008: Social Work and Consultancy, West Dunbartonshire
Addiction Services
Holistic Care Planning, Groupwork, Casework and Client Empowerment Initiatives.
February to July 2005: P/T Children and Families Social Worker, Clydebank SWD
July to November 1996: Social Worker, Naval Personal and Family Services,
Helensburgh
May 1996: Front of House Steward, Mayfest Club @ The Old Fruitmarket, Glasgow
July 1995: Stewarding & Front Of House, Glasgow Fair Festival
June 1995: Freelance Interviewing for Medical Research Council, Glasgow
Summer 1994 & 1995: Stewarding & Organisation, Edinburgh Miners Gala
January 1994 to March 1995: Project Worker, Save The Children, Possilpark, Glasgow
October 1992 to April 1993: Social Worker, Children and Families, Haddington
December 1989 to October 1992: Social Worker, Intake and Assessment, Haddington
August 1989 to November 1989: Locum Social Worker, Children & Families,
Musselburgh
1986 – 1987: Waitress, Pizza Hut, Edinburgh
1985 – 1986: Sabbatical Student Association President, Telford College, Edinburgh
Education
1987 – 1989: Moray House College, Edinburgh
Diploma in Social Work (CQSW)
1982 – 1986: Telford College, Edinburgh
HNC Economics
SNC Travel and Tourism
Higher Grade: German
1977 – 1982: Inverkeithing High School, Fife
Higher Grade: English
Ordinary Grade: English, French, German, Spanish, Latin, Maths, Geography, Arithmetic
Current and Recent Voluntary Positions
May 2016 to Present: Radio Presenter, Camglen Radio
Presenting a weekly Thursday lunchtime show. “Mosey through your Thursday lunchtime with
Mandy on ‘The Bright Side’. Inspiring, enlivening, enriching and soothing your human spirit …
Mandy brings you an eclectic ensemble of tunes and top tips; gastronomy, gardening and
guests; philosophy and features; readings and recitations. Celebrating our common humanity,
building community, warming your heart and lightening up your day. Welcome to ‘The Bright
Side’ ”
2012 to Present: Chair of the Board, Urban Roots

3. Urban Roots is a community led organisation working across the Southside of Glasgow. We
are committed to working with local people on projects that improve the
environment and health of the area through a range of activities including
community gardening, conservation and biodiversity, and planet friendly living. Our
work aims to inspire people and communities to connect with nature, and take
practical action that tackles the root causes of climate change.
2011 to Present: Co-Director, Stanmore Social Ltd
Stanmore Social is a not-for-profit, community organisation set up in May 2011 by neighbours
Mandy Evans Ewing and Jenny Kumar to facilitate a street party for residents of Stanmore
Road in September 2011. We also subsequently organised and promoted other community
events that engage the residents of Stanmore Road and the wider Mount Florida area and
have established a community garden on an area of unused neglected land. We believe it’s
worthwhile and valuable to foster good relations, enhance community spirit and increase
community cohesion amongst the residents of Stanmore Road and the wider Mount Florida
area. We want to facilitate residents in getting to know each other better, having fun and
learning new skills from each other. We think it’s important to make the effort to encourage a
happy, healthy and close-knit community - www.stanmoresocial.org
2006 to Present: Humanist Chaplain/Advisor, University of Glasgow
2008 to Present: Humanist Chaplain/Advisor, Glasgow Caledonian University
2011 to Spring 2015: Humanist Chaplain/Advisor, University of West of Scotland
2013 to Spring 2015: Humanist Chaplain/Advisor, University of Strathclyde
07 July 2014 to 06 August 2014: Humanist Chaplain, Chaplaincy Team, Religion and
Belief Centre, Commonwealth Games Village, XX Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014
The Chaplaincy team and centre for the Commonwealth Games provided facilities, support and
care for all the athletes, teams, volunteers and workforce of the Games. I was honoured to be
part of this team and serve in this way. The value of this provision was evidenced by the many
positive comments the team/centre received such as these: “I am impressed with the unity in
the centre and particularly how they work together. Good Fellowship.” “The work you are doing
is wonderful and great and it is an example to the whole world. We appreciate your hard work.”
2004 to 2008: Volunteer, Dancer and Performer with Indepen-dance, Scotland’s Premier
Mixed Ability Dance Company
Publications
Consultant – CEMVO, Glasgow
Publication of a Good Practice Guidance for the UK voluntary sector – ‘Religion or Belief: A
guide to equality legislation, good practice, and religions, beliefs and practices.’ (2004)
Interests
Yoga, gardening, cycling, meditation, rock climbing, hill walking, dance, carnival, valuing
people and giving them the time and attention they deserve, evolution, sustainability, honesty,
kindness, courage, good food, good company, appreciation of life.
Testimonials

4. www.mandyevansewing.com/testimonials
References
Reverend Stuart D MacQuarrie BD BSc MBA
Chaplain to the University
Chaplaincy, West Quadrangle, University of Glasgow, University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8QQ
Stuart.MacQuarrie@glasgow.ac.uk
0141 330 4160 (Direct Line) 07764 959688 (Mobile)
Les Rice
Manager
Urban Roots, Toryglen Community Base, 179 Prospecthill Circus, Glasgow G42 0LA
glen@urbanroots.org.uk
07957 144168