Alex has worked at Spirit of 2012 since October 2013 to lead on the development of Spirit’s first events-based programme as part of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. He joined Spirit on secondment for a year from the National Lottery Community Fund in Scotland. He’s still here! Alex started his career as a History & Politics teacher before going into funding with the European Social Fund almost 20 years ago.

“Working for Spirit is more than just the 9 to 5. Over the years since I joined Spirit, I’ve been fortunate enough to travel around the UK and visit amazing people doing amazing things through arts & culture, sport & physical activity and volunteering. I’m constantly inspired by the difference taking part in opportunities that many often miss out on can make to people’s lives.”