GROW is a dynamic initiative inspired by the love of Jesus to serve young people in the Glenrothes area. It is run in association with SU Scotland by a team of Trustees and a Management Committee, and is supported by local churches and funders.
GROW is a collaboration of members from various churches across the Glenrothes area. Though we come from different congregations, we are united by a shared faith and purpose. Like trees in a thriving forest, we grow when we support one another—sharing experiences, wisdom, and spiritual strength.
Our mission is to uplift and inspire with a message of hope and purpose—because every young person’s journey matters.
Since 2008, GROW has been connecting with schools, churches, and the wider community—offering practical support to chaplains, teachers, youth leaders and volunteers. Through Scripture Union groups, mentoring, reflective spaces, and Christian residentials, we help young people discover their value, grow in confidence, and experience faith in action.
We believe in creating spaces where young people can explore life and faith, where faith is nurtured through relationships, and where hope thrives through care, mentoring, and belonging.
GROW is more than a project. It’s a space where we nourish one another with encouragement, deepen our faith, and express our love for Christ—together. Inspired by Psalm 96:12–13, we seek to see lives flourish, faith take root, and joy overflow.
Together, we’re building trusted relationships, growing faith, and sharing hope—so that young people in Glenrothes can thrive.
Staff
GROW employs one full-time member of staff
Fiona Tucker
Fiona is our full-time youth worker. With a background as a primary school teacher and high school welfare officer, she brings a deep passion for education and a heart for sharing the teachings of Jesus and the Bible in schools. Fiona is dedicated to providing pastoral care—offering support, guidance, and building positive relationships with young people. She encourages healthy well-being and walks alongside students throughout their school journey. Fiona is an active member of Glenrothes Baptist Church.
Management Committee
Sandra Davie
Chair
Sandra lives in Falkland where she brought up her children and works as an artist. She has worshiped in Glenrothes over the past 25 years and is employed part-time by the Church of Scotland to share the Gospel with families and young people in various groups and clubs. Sandra has been part of GROW for the past 10 years.
Jan Donaldson
Jan is the full time community support worker at Glenrothes Salvation Army.
She is a qualified Early Years Officer and has been involved in children and youth ministry for a very long time! She is also involved in the Salvation Army street based youth work in Fife, as well as other community activities. Jan has been part of the GROW management group since its first formation in 2003.
Annie Tanner
Annie brings over 35 years of experience in educational settings, having served as a teacher, school advisor, and trainer. She spent nine years in Nepal supporting schools through her role with BMS World Mission. She is an active member of Leslie Baptist Church.
Ella Walls
Ella has been an active member of Glenrothes Baptist Church for 57 years.
Over this time she has been involved in many children and youth activities which has brought great joy and encouragement. Ella has served on the GROW committee for 10 years.
Davina Saunders
Secretary
Davina has over 30 years experience in children’s evangelism work. She currently volunteers with Glenrothes Salvation Army’s children’s outreach programmes.
Wilma Page
Wilma is a former Maths teacher, Girl Guiding Commissioner and Sunday School teacher. She is a church elder and attends Heart of Fife Parish Church of Scotland.
Sue Milnes
Treasurer
Sue is a school administrator and has worked with young people through such as Girls’ & Boys’ Brigade and Sunday School over a number of years.
She attends Glenrothes Baptist Church
Miriam Smith
Miriam is Corps Officer (minister) at Glenrothes Salvation Army. Until 2020 Miriam lived in Lincoln and worked as an NHS Finance Manager for 20 years. She volunteered as a Scout Leader for 16 years.
Trustees
GROW is supported by a number of trustees who oversee the work.
David Smith (left)
David is a retired minister who lives in Leslie. He still has a passion for school chaplaincy and seeks to be a support to Fiona in that role.
Alan Milnes (centre)
Alan is an Elder at Leslie Baptist Church. He owns his own IT Consultancy. He is on the board of the Baptist Union of Scotland.
Steve Saunders (right)
Steve supports nationwide unity among churches as a Trustee of Prayer for Scotland. He is a volunteer with Glenrothes Salvation Army children’s outreach programmes.
SU Scotland Partner
Gordon Roy (North Team Leader)
Gordon is SU Scotland’s North team Leader and acts as Fiona’s line manager. He also helps with curriculum content, such as the Christmas Journeys that we offer local schools. He lives in Blackford in Perthshire and is a member and elder of the parish church there.