Objects

PhD Student and Care Experienced mum of three, Shilla sits down with Charlotte for episode four. Shilla was taken into care as a child and during that time education became a powerful motivator for her life. This has continued into later life and she currently works within the care sector whilst also completing her PhD which focuses on Care Experienced parents. 

Kirsty Capes, a Care Experienced author, joins Charlotte in the studio in this episode. Sharing her story she discusses being taken into care alongside her brother where they were taken into foster care. Exploring the representation of Care Experienced people has been a key part of her studies and now her work.

Wrestling Champion and TikTok star, David McCallum, commonly known as Ravie Davie, joins Charlotte for a chat in this episode. Following his mum's death, David was taken into the care of his Nana when he was 6 years old. He spent the following years getting into bother and eventually was taken into secure care. Wanting to make his nana proud he decided to pursue his passion of wrestling. Since the...

In this episode, Charlotte is joined by Thomas Carlton. A trained social worker, Thomas had social work involvement in his life since birth and was adopted at seven alongside his twin brother and younger sister. However, this meant they were separated from their other brothers and sisters. During his childhood, Thomas experienced multiple different placements as well as the adoption. Now, he is no...

Returning for season 2, Charlotte sits down and speaks with David Anderson. A proud Dundonian, David was taken into care when he was 11. He experienced multiple different types of care before eventually aging out at 16. Since then he has been a social worker and campaigned for change for the Care Experienced community. He moved to Spain where he met his wife and they've since settled down in Franc...

On this episode, Charlotte speaks with her friend and colleague, Kenny Murray. Kenny was brought up in Easterhouse. When he was 11 years old, he and his brothers and sisters were taken into care across separate parts of Glasgow. They would not be reunited again until Kenny turned 14 years old. After leaving care, Kenny pursued his passion for creative writing. He went onto study at City of Glasgow...

On this episode, Charlotte dives into conversation with Chris Law MP. Chris grew up in Fife and when he left school he trained as a Chef, before graduating from St Andrews University with a degree in Cultural and Social Anthropology. After spending ten years running tours of the Himalayas on a 1950’s motorcycle, Chris returned to Scotland and become a prominent figure during the Yes Campaign in 20...

On this episode, Charlotte is speaking to Carmel Jacob. Carmel was brought up by her Gran in Edinburgh and as a child, she developed a love for wrestling. For Carmel, wrestling was a form of escapism, something that she could use to “concur the world”. As her career progressed, Carmel became known as the Pipebomb Princess. Her blunt, no nonsense approach made it clear to her opponents that they sh...

On this episode, Charlotte sits down with Caroline Richardson. Caroline grew up in Glasgow. One of her earliest memories is when she and her sister were taken into care when she was 3 years old. Despite being surrounded by other children, Caroline often felt alone and spent most of her time with her imaginary friend, Jane. This stemmed from the racism and prejudice she experienced growing up as a...

On this episode, Charlotte is speaking with Jemma Kerr. As a baby, Jemma spent 3 months in foster care before being adopted by her Mum and Dad. When she was picked up from the social work office, she was dressed in a blue hat, yellow cardigan and a pink baby grow. The family, the sense of belonging and the fondness for eye catching, brightly coloured fashion is something that has stayed with Jemma...

On this episode, Charlotte sits down with Councillor Graham Campbell. Graham, who is of Jamaican descent, grew up in North London before moving to Scotland permanently in 2002. Graham is a Rastafarian veteran political campaigner and community activist who in May 2017, was elected as Glasgow City Council’s - and Scotland’s - first ever African Caribbean Councillor. As a city Councillor and a proud...

On this episode, Charlotte is speaking with Scottish Comedy Award Winner, Gary Meikle. Gary was born and raised in Glasgow. Expelled from school when he was 14 years old, Gary was taken to live in a children’s home where he was asked to leave the day before his 16th birthday. Shortly after, Gary became a parent to his daughter, Ainsley, who he raised as single father. Gary uses comedy to share the...

Trailer for Who Cares? Scotland's podcast, Objects, where the host, Charlotte Armitage, dives into conversation with Care Experienced people. The discussions are focused on the moments in life that shape us, the relationships that give us strength and the challenges that we overcome. Each guest brings three objects to the conversation, representing their life before, during and after care.