About — Sparkle Sisters

Our Vision & Mission

Our Vision is to bring hope. To create a committed, loving community and a safe place where vulnerable women can experience pampering, friendship and support. A place where women are given an opportunity to explore the effects of their experiences on their wellbeing. It is our desire to bring the love of Christ and ultimately healing to the many visible and invisible women in our local community whose lives have been adversely affected by trauma.

Our Mission is to provide a safe space in Edinburgh, where women affected in any way by homelessness or adverse social circumstances will experience joy and feel valued as we have the opportunity to live out our biblical mandate to love and serve others well.

Meet our team below:

CATRIONA LAMONT - PROJECT MANAGER

I have been involved in ministry with Derek for over 30 years and have 4 grown up children who have all flown the nest. I love to play padel, get lost in a good jigsaw, go back to my roots for my regular 'Highland fix' and relax with good friends over a glass of wine.
I have been involved with Sparkle Sisters since its inception in 2018 and it is the outworking of a long held desire to reach out to and meet the needs of vulnerable women in Edinburgh, a city I love very much. It has been a scary but overwhelmingly exciting journey to see God lead me and surprise me at every turn and open doors I didn't know were there to be opened. It’s such a privilege to be used by God in the lives of others and I look forward to seeing where He will take us on this journey.
KATHLEEN MACSWEEN - PROJECT WORKER

I live the Fountainbridge, area in Edinburgh and have a background in nursing and serving in ministry. I’ve been a Christian, for about 25 years now and am thankful for God, helping and guiding me through my life, and especially the strength He gave me to work through my battles with abuse. In my spare time I like to walk, socialise, love clothes and a wee pamper.
I’ve been fortunate to be part of the work of Sparkle Sisters, for the past couple of years. I completed the Freedom2Sparkle course to help me work through my own personal struggles living with the effects of abuse.
ANNIE LANGLEY - PROJECT WORKER

Married to Colin and living in Danderhall on the outskirts of Edinburgh. I have 2 step children and 3 step grandchildren. I’ve been a Christian since I was 16 but have often found it difficult to consistently live the Christian life so I’ve known great love and great forgiveness from God, my Father. He will never let go of my hand.
I’ve been involved with sparkle sisters for about a year now and love the way it’s developing. It has so much potential.
ROSY FRASER - PROJECT WORKER

Proud to be a Highlander and STAGGIE supporter! I was born in Invergordon, grew up in a Christian family so was surrounded by God and the church from the beginning. I was raised in a Christian home but just followed through the motions of doing 'Christian things '. I knew about Him but I didn’t know Him. From growing up in a Christian home, less than twenty years ago the penny dropped and I knew what I had to do! I confessed and acknowledged that He sent Jesus to die for me so that I can have eternal life
I have been involved with Sparkle Sisters since we first started doing the Pampering Evenings about four years ago. Now I am well and truly ensconced in helping manage the Befriending Programme. I look forward to seeing how God will take this forward.
JESSIE BROOK

Married to Elijah and living in Morningside, Edinburgh with our son, Greyson. I’m originally from Michigan, USA but have been living in Scotland since 2018… and love it! On a perfect day, you can find me walking the hills and enjoying some fab coffee. I’ve been a Christian since I was 17 and every year that goes by I can see how God, with his amazing grace and forgiveness, always cares for me and helps me. I know I am never alone.
I’ve been involved with Sparkle Sisters since the beginning of 2021 and love the vision of women caring for eachother with great hope.
EJ TURNER

An irn-bru obsessed, Scottish Nurse. I’m from Dundee, originally studied in Edinburgh and have recently moved back. I have been a christian since i was in my late teens, and continuously find myself reminded of Gods grace and love, which I do not deserve.
I have been part of Sparkle Sisters since October 2020. I love this city and its people, therefore it is great to be involved in this vision of serving the women here. What a gift. I cannae wait to see where Sparkle Sisters goes, as it continues to grow.
MADDY CUMMING

I’m from the Isle of Lewis but moved to Edinburgh in 2019 to study Digital Design. I have been a Christian since I was 8 years old and am so thankful to God for carrying me since then. I love over-analysing films, anything arty and exploring new cities.
I joined the Sparkle Sisters in May 2022 and am really looking forward to getting stuck in and see what the future is for the group. I love the vision of Sparkle Sisters and pray we will be able to continue serving the women in our city well.