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Paul McColgan appointed as Chief Executive Officer


CentreStage is delighted to announce the appointment of Paul McColgan as their new CEO.


Paul brings a wealth of experience that is closely aligned to the charitable aims of CentreStage which are the relief of poverty, tackling social isolation, enhancing wellbeing, and supporting people achieve their potential through participation in the arts.

Paul has spent the past 20 years as CEO of anti-poverty charity Community Renewal Group, an organisation established to tackle poverty, unemployment, and health inequalities in Scotland’s most deprived neighbourhoods.


Prior to co-founding Community Renewal, Paul was Director of Economic Development at Unity Enterprise, where he led a range of initiatives that supported young disabled people to fulfil their career potential.


In 2019 Paul was voted Social Enterprise Champion of Scotland.


Chair, Willie Mackie said: “Paul brings with him a real grounding in business with an exemplary background in social enterprise, a combination that CentreStage will thrive on and benefit from hugely over the coming years as we strive to have a positive impact on our local community and beyond.”


Fiona McKenzie, Founder of CentreStage said: “We are absolutely delighted to have a person with Paul’s calibre joining us to lead CentreStage forward at this very important stage in our journey. With someone who has a strong background in social enterprise and experience of changing the lives of communities we believe we can move CentreStage into the next phase in our new home as we work towards our charitable aims”


Paul McColgan said: “I am absolutely thrilled to have been appointed CEO and it’s a great privilege to have been given the opportunity to lead the organisation in the next stage of its development.

I have always heard very positive things about CentreStage, but its only when you get the chance to experience the welcome, the sense of belonging, and the joy around the place that you begin to appreciate the magic that makes it unique as a charity.” 

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Our Ellis is going for gold!

25 May, 2023
Ellis with her cycling teammates (Ellis third from left) CentreStage choir member goes for gold in Berlin! Ellis Wilson, heads to the Special Olympics in Berlin on 11th June Here at CentreStage we are proud of all the achievements of our participants and when someone as talented as Ellis Wilson lets us know she is heading to the Special Olympics in Berlin to compete we couldn't not shout about her achievements. Ellis is a much loved and 'well kent' face around CentreStage taking part in our Gospel Choir, Oor Wee Choir and our Creativity Cafe every week, regularly taking to the stage during our shows and events and showcasing her wonderful art that she creates. It also turns out that the arts are not where her talents stop, Ellis has been involved in the Special Olympics GB squad since she was a youngster where she competed in horse riding. However, this time she is switching her horse for the bike as she heads to Berlin for this summer's games to compete in cycling. Here is Ellis' athlete's profile:

Young people graduate from Connect programme

18 May, 2023
Young people graduate from Connect programme CentreStage and Ayrshire College celebrate the achievements over 50 young people On Wednesday 17th May, over 50 young people from schools across East Ayrshire graduated from the Connect programme, a partnership programme between CentreStage and Ayrshire College which seeks to provide opportunities for young people not engaging fully with school. The celebration event brought together all of the young people who took part this year along with their teachers and parents to showcase some of the impressive work they have been involved in. This year, the young people were working towards Creative Industries Award Levels 4 and 5 for the first time, which focuses on developing basic knowledge and understanding of practical aspects of the creative industries. It is aimed at those who may want to explore the many activities and opportunities available in the creative industries sector, including: theatre and performance, television and radio broadcasting, music and video. They supported our wider team in building and painting many of our sets for CentreStage shows such as Through The Deep Dark Wood, Elf and flagship show, The Wedding Singer. As well as creating 3D scene boxes which were entered in to a prestigious competition and many other creative activities. CentreStage was also able to provide a wider range of skills, helping the young people work on their life skills, such as making soup and baking alongside our signature singing and performing opportunities which all went towards creating a holistic set of skills for them all. Please watch our video for the highlights from their time with us:
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