Gary Gallacher

Director

Gary currently works as the Head of Operations for Redress Scotland, supporting decision making on applications from survivors. These applications relate to historical abuse whilst in a relevant care setting in Scotland.

He joined the Board of Children in Scotland in July 2024.

Gary has had a wide-ranging career in the charity and public sector, with a passion to support children, young people, adults and their families. In more recent years much of this has focused on supporting those who have experienced complex trauma in their early life.

He has experience as both a frontline practitioner and over 10 years’ experience as Senior Leader with a drive to support those engaging with services.

Gary has a BA in Community Education.

He grew up in the West Coast of Scotland, but has spent much of his adult life on the East Coast. He has a large family and spends his free time out exploring the countryside and participating in a range of extreme sports.