Meet The Team

AAS Trustee Board

Waiyin has extensive leadership experience across the public and not-for-profit sectors in health care in England, Scotland and Wales. Passionate about unleashing talents, she set up Wai Beyond to inspire and nurture greatness in people and organisations. Before this, she was CEO, NHS Ayrshire and Arran, describing her role as ‘creating an environment to succeed’.

Waiyin joined Action Against Stalking (AAS) in 2015 and became its Chair in 2016. She strongly believes that the voice of stalking victims is heard and that they receive high-quality professional advice and support. She has used her extensive networks to support the development of AAS and promoting greater awareness of stalking.

Waiyin puts back into the community as current Chair, West College Scotland. Former Chair/President roles include Ayrshire Chamber of Commerce; Institute of Healthcare Management (Scotland); Kilmarnock College and the University of the West of Scotland.

She received South Ayrshire Council Life-time Achievement Award after 19 years as Chair.

Waiyin was awarded Paul Harris Fellow by Rotary International; Woman of Inspiration and Scottish Business-women Best Business-Charity Award by Association of Scottish Business-Women.

Chair

Dr Waiyin Hatton, BA, DipHSM, DMS, MBA, PhD, CIHM, MAC, FRSA

Adrian has over 30 years professional experience in marketing and communications working in consultancy, economic development, retail and arts marketing. He ran an award-winning creative agency for 17 years and a publishing company, voted Scottish publisher of the year amongst many other accolades, for six years. He was co-founder of a leading literary magazine and editor for eight years. He is author of a number of non-fiction and humour titles and editor of several anthologies of fiction.

Since 2017 he has worked in criminal justice where projects he has worked on have won a number of awards.

Outside work, Adrian has interests in forestry and the environment.

Trustee

Adrian Searle

Andrew Singleton is a graduate from Strathclyde University – B.A.(Econs), and also a qualified accountant – F.C.C.A.

In the past Andrew worked with the Inland Revenue as they were called then, and today they have changed into HMRC, and this was work done in personal taxation.

Today Andrew works as an IFA in Money Advice & Planning Ltd who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority – having worked in financial services since 1986, and he services clients in just about all areas of the UK.

Andrew is happy to give of his time to AAS and put something back into the local community and beyond, and so has accepted the role of Hon Treasurer

Trustee

Andrew Singleton

Gordon has had a career in retailing, wholesale and foodservice companies sourcing goods and services from major suppliers both UK based and Internationally. Primarily involved in collaborative planning processes to grow business effectiveness and achieve long term strategic aims.

Gordon has also been involved in engaging multi-level business partners to advise on future strategy and development of their business.

A naturally curious personality coupled with an interest in new technology has helped Gordon maintain a position at the forefront of market developments

Trustee

Gordon Walker

Kevin served with Strathclyde Police 1979 to 2009. He held a wide range of operational and specialist posts, including child protection, domestic abuse, sexual crime and offender management, Family Protection Policy Unit and the multi-disciplinary team that established the national model for improvement and inspection of joint services to protect children. He was their representative on the multi-agency group overseeing implementation of the Archway, Glasgow - Scotland’s first Sexual Assault Referral Centre.

Following retirement from the police, Kevin was Co-ordinator, South Ayrshire Child Protection Committee until 2018, working extensively with its Multi Agency Partnership for Violence Against Women and Children and other groups, including Moving On Ayrshire.

Kevin joined Action Against Stalking as a Trustee in 2018

Trustee

Kevin Quinn

Margaret joined Action Against Stalking as a Board Trustee in May 2021 to support this the important AAS as a Charity does.

Margaret's background is in business development with a focus on economy, communities and sustainability. Her professional expertise of business development within tertiary education has spanned over 20 years where she was an award-winning Commercial Manager at Glasgow School of Art, Business Development Manager at University of the West of Scotland, involved in significant bids including Paisley's UK City of Culture Bid and more recently as Head of Business Development & Innovation at West College Scotland where she has led an annual £1m Flexible Workforce Development Fund to support businesses in the West Region of Scotland to up-skill or re-skill to support economic recovery.

Trustee

Margaret Scott

Mark is a former Commander in the Metropolitan Police Service who has performed a number of different roles throughout his thirty-year policing career. He jointly led the establishment and development of the first Family Justice Centre in Europe, providing a partnership driven response to domestic violence and worked internationally to develop Family Justice Centres

Mark has since worked both nationally and internationally as a subject matter expert on law enforcement and public safety, supporting major consultancy houses in the delivery of sophisticated solutions .

He is a visiting lecturer at a London based University, involved in the design and delivery of the Policing Degree, under the National Policing Education Qualifications Framework. In addition to this he is involved with the Scottish Judicial Service on a regular basis.

Trustee

Mark Gore

Rowan was appointed a Trustee of Action Against Stalking in April 2021 having been Development Lead for the charity in 2020. She is delighted to help the charity in any way to raise the profile through social media and fundraising and to provide any support possible for Ann.

Rowan's speciality is fundraising with over 30 years hands-on fundraising experience with charities such as Action for Children, Cancer Research UK, and Quarriers. She founded the Woman of Influence Award Lunch for Action for Children, and they have held 20 annual Award Lunches recognising the fabulous innovative women who are inspiring to us all in sectors such as law, politics, sport, arts, media, business, public sector and tech, raising well over £1m, developing contacts from the initial events to create new events for the charity, and constantly considering succession planning for the committee and event. At Cancer Research UK Rowan's focus was on community and corporate fundraising but also including events, mass events, in memorium and legacy fundraising. Rowan created the Business Beats Cancer Dinner for the charity raising almost £500,000 in 5 years and helping to set up corporate committees in Belfast and Edinburgh as Cancer Research UK expanded the business model throughout the UK.

Rowan currently work as Senior Fundraiser: Major Gifts and Events at Quarriers, organising their flagship Noel Lunch in Glasgow.

Trustee

Rowan Main

Operational Team

Ann's professional background is in Psychology and Clinical Behavioural Psychotherapy, training and development. Ann's experience of being the victim of a long and horrendous stalking she launched her award-winning Campaign Action Scotland Against Stalking in 2009 with the overall aim of having stalking recognised as a specific criminal offence within Scots law and to give the victim identity and a voice within the Criminal Justice Process.

Ann Moulds

Founder & CEO

Development Officer

As Development Officer my main responsibility is to raise the profile of Action Against Stalking and the work we do through managing communications such as creating engaging social media and website content.

My main goal is to promote the life-changing support that Action Against Stalking provides to victims, raise awareness of stalking behaviours so victims can recognise these and seek support/report early, as well as reinforce Action Against Stalking’s key objectives; to help stalking victims regain control of their lives and to share professional knowledge and expertise with agencies involved in this sector.

I hold a range of qualifications in Criminal Justice (BA Honours Degree and Masters Degree) as well as being the first CAAS PhD student.I have worked for various organisations both in the governmental sector and third sector.

Community Engagement and Communications Officer

As Community Engagement and Communication Officer my main responsibilities are social media campaigns, analytics, web-design as well as content creation along with helping the role of the Development Officer.

My primarily aim is to raise the profile of AAS both nationally and internationally.

I have previously worked on projects for the European Union and have a wide range of experience in Marketing and Communications.

I'm a certified Digital Marketing Professional with a BA (Hons) in Marketing and an MSc (with Distinction) in Digital Marketing.

Throughcare Service Manager

As Throughcare Service Manager my main responsibility is to manage, monitor, evaluate and continuously improve the specialist support service we offer to anyone who contacts us looking for support and information about their experiences of stalking. I manage the Throughcare Support Team and all in coming enquiries and support requests.

My primary goal is to ensure that every person who contacts us receives appropriate support and advice tailored to their needs.

I have previously managed a busy welfare advice and support service and specialised in supporting survivors of sexual violence and harassment. I have a BSc. in Psychology as well qualifications in Supporting Survivors of Sexual Violence, Counselling Skills and Leadership and Management.

Trusts and Foundations Officer

As the Trusts and Foundations Officer, my main responsibility is to seek and apply for funding so that the charity can continue its life-changing work.

Throughcare Practitioner #1

As an Action Against Stalking Throughcare Support Officer my main responsibility is to support victims of stalking that contact the service via our website, our national helpline 0800 820 2427 or our support@actionagainststalking.org email. I offer professional and confidential support to victims dealing with various and complex stalking situations. My goal is to support victims and empower their response to their stalking experience. We also direct and signpost victims to the relevant authorities and other support agencies if necessary.

Throughcare Practitioner #2

As an Action Against Stalking Throughcare Support Officer my main responsibility is to support victims of stalking that contact the service via many referral streams. I have extensive experience supporting victims of crime and I offer professional and confidential support to victims dealing with various and complex stalking situations. My goal is to support victims and empower their response to their stalking experience by taking control back into their lives and building upon their resilience. We also direct and signpost victims to the relevant authorities and other support agencies when necessary.

You can contact the service via our website, our national helpline 0800 820 2427 or our support@actionagainststalking.org email.

Honorary Patron

In 2016, Dame Elish Angiolini became the Honorary Patron of Action Against Stalking (AAS). Originally from Govan, Glasgow, she is currently the Principal of St. Hugh's College, University of Oxford.

Dame Elish is the ideal choice for the role of Honorary Patron as she has shown great empathy and interest in improving the support offered to vulnerable victims and witnesses, in particular where children have been involved. She piloted the Victim Liaison scheme which was subsequently extended throughout Scotland.

We greatly believe that Dame Elish's high profile, substantial track record and standing will help us raise greater awareness on stalking and the rights of victims to be treated justly.

Expert advisors

Levant Altan

Hamish Brown MBE

Ann Galbraith

Professor Paul Martin CBE DUniv MBA DMS

Alistair McKie

Det Mike Proctor

Niven Rennie

The Reverend Graham Sawyer

Global Partners

Apart from the UK, we are working with our counterparts in Portugal, Sweden, Denmark, America, Australia and Japan. We work closely with Victim Support Europe, The Council of Europe, European Parliament and the European Commission.

Scottish National Stalking Group

SNSG is the first anti-stalking forum of its kind in the UK. It was founded and launched by Ann Moulds in 2011 who continues to chair the group.

The overall aim is to provide strategic direction, leadership, and momentum to progressing the actions required to integrate the Stalking Act Sec 39.

The formation of the SNSG forum is a proactive and innovative approach towards helping address some of these complicated issues. For victims of stalking, it is recognition that their voices have been heard by the relevant national organisations, and their need for safety and support will be the driving force behind the good work this group intends to achieve.

SNSG is supported by Scottish Government and the Scottish Executive. SNSG is part of the UK Stalking Alliance alongside key Criminal Justice and victim support agencies in England & Wales. It holds close links with the Home Office London, Violent and Youth Crime Prevention Unit (VYCPU) as well as the Crime and Policing Group to help raise awareness to stalking across the UK.

Our story

Meet The Team

AAS Trustee Board

Operational Team

Ann Moulds

Honorary Patron

Expert advisors

Global Partners

Scottish National Stalking Group