LOCATIONS COVERED BY SEIN
As the South East Integration Network, we cover the Glasgow City Council wards of Linn, Pollokshields, Langside & Southside Central.
SEIN OFFICE LOCATION
The SEIN Office is based in Samaritan House, 79 Coplaw Street (G42 7JG), on the basement floor next to Govanhill Law Centre..
WHO ARE WE?
The South East Integration Network is made up of its members which our board and staff work to support, connect & represent.
STAFF TEAM
layla-roxanne (she/they)
Communications Officer
layla-roxanne works on communications, managing SEIN’s social media + writing the fortnightly newsletter. layla-roxanne is also responsible for keeping the website up to date, minuting meetings + managing SEIN’s library.
“I haven’t been here for long, but it’s been very heartwarming getting to know all the places, people + pieces which go into making out communities.
Looking forward to working with you all + providing support in making the work you are doing visible + known to those who need it.”
Hester (they/them)
Development Manager
As Development Manager at SEIN, Hester is in charge of all the internal workings of the organisation, which includes supporting the Board of Trustees, finances, administration, funding and also membership management. Their background is in charity (third sector) governance, management, sustainability, innovation and community development work, especially in their faith and LGBTQ+ communities.
“I like to see the work that SEIN does in the community as the same as the mycelium deep in the soil of the forest floor. They are essential to resilience and biodiversity, as they work to build connections and communication between trees and plants ultimately building a healthy and thriving forest community. And I love being able to contribute my skills to such a vital service in our community!”
Jess (they/she)
Engagement Manager
Jess’ role at SEIN focuses on the external elements of the organisation; this includes organising network meetings, training sessions and overseeing the organisation’s communications alongside Lottie. Jess heads up SEIN’s Peer Action Groups, and represents SEIN at the 4 Area Partnerships in the south east of Glasgow. Jess also attends other networks and meetings, such as the Glasgow Voluntary Sector Race Equality Network, and Govanhill Community Action meetings, and builds meaningful relationships with wider sector partners.
“I love working for SEIN. It’s a truly intersectional organisation and the impact we have on the community gives me so much energy and hope that we can fight for, and achieve, genuine equality, and it’s a privilege to play a small part in that in the south east of Glasgow.”
Sohini (chair)
Sohini is a leadership coach and culture change facilitator. She founded Harikoa – a consultancy that serves with individuals and teams to create spaces of belonging and cultures of purpose.
“Belonging is something I strive for personally (since moving from Johannesburg, South Africa, 5 years ago), and what I work towards professionally. I am passionate about supporting dignity, justice and compassion for members of our human family who have been displaced and have to build a life and home elsewhere.
This is what attracted me to the work of SEIN and why serving on the SEIN board is close to my heart.”
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
RALPH (secretary)
Ralph has spent his career working in the voluntary sector, most recently managing the development and delivery of funding programmes for BBC Children in Need.
"I am passionate about the power that comes from organisations working together and excited by the role SEIN plays in creating the space for organisations to share knowledge and skills, and come together around the shared aim of a more integrated and better connected community.
It’s the responsibility of every place to build the capacity and skills to welcome people and make the most of their talents, and I'm delighted to get the opportunity to contribute to this in South East Glasgow, through my role on the board."
Christine (treasurer)
Christine has coordinated national and international arts projects, bringing her insight and energy to project fundraising, marketing, and logistics.
She has produced contemporary music, theatre and community-based projects across Scotland, and collaborated on projects in Austria, Italy, The Netherlands and Mexico.
Her work centres on social, educational, or environmental themes, and she has extensive experience raising funds, running communications and audience development campaigns, and developing business plans.
Gordon
Gordon is a retired Church of Scotland minister, who since retiring has moved into and lives in Govanhill. He is involved in a number of local community organisations and initiatives including Food Train and Homestart. Gordon is also Chair of the Board for The Well, a multi-cultural resource centre and is part of the Govanhill Community Litter Pick organising group. Originally from Glasgow, Gordon is delighted to be back in the city and enjoying making connections as he puts down roots in the south side.
“Since moving into the area, I have been struck by how many different groups and individuals show active concern for community and well-being. I have also seen great need and have found it difficult to fit together the many pieces of this exciting, challenging, disparate community.
I wanted to be part of something that was involved in seeking to overcome the challenges, encourage the good work being done, and also trying to bring the many parts into effective cooperation. That is why I joined the Board of SEIN.”
Dave
Dave is a community worker who specialises in digital inclusion for Mhor Collective, as well as engaging in activism and organising with Govanhill Food Not Bombs alongside studying for a masters in Community Development.
“I joined the board because I’ve seen the good SEIN does first hand. I believe integration is vital because communities, not individuals, make meaningful change, cultivating the resistance and resilience we all need to generate solidarity, collaboration and trust amongst our friends and neighbours.”
Ebany
Ebany is a linguist and community worker who has spent much of her professional career working to empower communities and create spaces and opportunities to share traditional knowledge systems in multilingual and multicultural settings. Originally from El Salvador, she first moved to Glasgow in 2005. She is currently the Project Coordinator for Glasgow Community Food Network's Food and Climate Action Project.
"Having grown up moving from country to country, I very much appreciate the importance and value of intercultural integration. SEIN does a lot of great work in bringing different voices together and amplifying those which are often not heard."
Nico
Nico, originally from Zimbabwe, has lived in Scotland for the best part of 2 decades. He is a podcast producer for Siyakhuluma We Talk Podcast, which centres the experiences of asylum seekers in the UK. He also hosts various events including his own comedy open mic night: That Guy Comedy Show.
Nico has volunteered with various projects and charities since he arrived in Glasgow 2010, with his focus always being on the movement of people such as asylum seekers and refugees. He presently volunteers as a community researcher with NACCOM Network (The No Accommodation Network) and with Castlemilk Community Church Furniture Project.
He is a member of One Strong Voice, the UK’s first coalition of campaigners with lived experience of the immigration and asylum system.
Nico joined SEIN as a board member in March 2024 after engaging with the network for several years primarily through his podcasting work.
JESS
Jessica has lived in the southside of Glasgow for twenty years, and is a cellist and teacher embedded through her work in the local communities of Pollokshields and Govanhill. Jessica has a focus on widening access to the arts and uses her creative practice to make opportunities for nature connection and engagement with ecology and environment.
“I love being part of the wonderfully diverse community here in the southside of Glasgow, and have joined the SEIN board so I can contribute positively towards supporting that diversity in all its forms. The members of SEIN are inspiring in their shared commitment to building community with love, dignity and practical action, and SEIN offers valuable opportunities for peer support, partnership working and a strong network that benefits all member organisations who are doing such important work.”