It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the sudden passing of our dear colleague, business partner and friend, Sue Hope, on 28th August 2025.
Sue was at the heart of IWORK4ME since before our services went live in 2012. Her unfailing vision, determination and good humour shaped the organisation, guided us through the pandemic, and ensured that no one went unsupported during difficult times.
To her family, Sue was a “wonder woman”, a devoted wife to Jamie, loving mum to Cal and Fin, and the rock of their family. To all of us, she was a remarkable mentor, colleague and friend: generous, professional, and passionate about helping others. Her warmth, broad smile and colourful scarves brightened every day, and she will be profoundly missed.
On behalf of the Board of Trustees, staff and all those whose lives she touched, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Jamie, Cal, Fin and Sue’s wider family.
A selection of tributes shared on social media
“We will always remember all she did for the autistic community. Believed in you and really understood how meltdowns worked. She recognised them for what they are and didn’t think of you badly if you were feeling over stimulated with all your senses.” Dawn
“Sue was our first connection with IWORK4ME 5 years ago – we are so sad to hear of her sudden death. Along with wonderful colleague Bryce, she provided invaluable support and mentorship for our son (and indeed also us as his parents) going above and beyond when the situation required it and particularly at those moments, her kindness shone through” Alice
“Sue was such an enthusiastic supporter of Ruth’s artwork and this along with her helpful advice over the last 13 years has been invaluable to the business and our confidence. We looked forward to seeing her friendly smiley face so we will really miss her as both a mentor and friend. She was such a lovely, warm, kind person and it was such a pleasure to have known her” Kirsten
“Sue helped me so much and was so kind to me. What an enormous loss” Nee-uv
“Sue was a wonderful person who changed my life. I will be forever grateful” Lisa
IWORK4ME is delighted to have received an award of £2000 from Russell Trust towards the creation of a new website – watch this space! (May 2025)
IWORK4ME is delighted to have received an award of £1000 from Erskine Cunningham Hill Trust in support of our work. (May 2025)
IWORK4ME is delighted to have received an award of £500 from James T Howat Charitable Trust in support of our work. (Apr 2025)
IWORK4ME is delighted to have received an award of £1,250 from Saints and Sinners in support of our work (Apr 2025).
IWORK4ME is delighted to have received an award of £1,000 from Thistledown Trust in support of our work (Dec 2024)
ISPEAK4ME
David has been working with IWORK4ME as part of our ISPEAK4ME ‘Freeing the unheard voice of autism’ initiative, funded by Scottish Government, managed by Inspiring Scotland. We are delighted his voice is being heard in the September issue of the NFUS members magazine.
IWORK4ME is delighted to have received an award of £24,000 from Bank of Scotland Foundation in support of our work. (October 2024)
IWORK4ME is delighted to have received an award of £6,000 from Agnes Hunter Trust in support of our work (June 2024)
