Meet Callum, Bounce OT Founder
Founder & Occupational Therapy Lead, BounceOT Stirling CIC & BounceOT Group Ltd
Royal College of Occupational Therapists - Case Study 'Hear From Our People, Callum MacKinnon'
I launched the service as a registered social enterprise in April 2017, inspired by my work supporting neurodivergent individuals and a desire to create something fun, accessible, and impactful in my local community. With a strong background in social care—beginning in 2012 at a disability summer camp in New York and continuing through various roles in Scotland—I felt confident to innovate in this space.
After graduating, I ran BounceOT full-time in Stirling at just 23, driven by local demand. Alongside leading the business, I’ve held roles such as Vice Chair for RCOT SSPLD and Lead Therapist in an NIHR-funded NHS trial. I hold a PGCert in Sensory Integration and am currently pursuing an MSc in Advancing Practice in Occupational Therapy.
Since 2022, I’ve balanced my time between the business and a Specialist Clinical role in NHS Fife, further developing my clinical expertise while proving the sustainability of the business model.
Other achievements to date:
- Social Enterprise Champion (highly commended) 2018 - Social Enterprise Scotland Awards
- Entrepreneur for Good Scotland (Finalist) 2019 - GBEA (Great British Entrepreneur Awards)
- Fellow - School for Social Entrepreneurs Scotland 2019
- Young EDGE Winner 2022 - Scottish EDGE
- Scale Up Cohort 2023-24 - School for Social Entrepreneurs
- Launch Me Cohort, May 2025 - Firstport Scotland
- NHS Fife Case Study - Callum MacKinnon, Specialist Occupational Therapist 'Small changes lead to big improvements for neurodivergent adults
Eliza
I joined the team in September 2021. As well as managerial responsibilities, I have a small case load of families I work with, so I get lots of variety in my week! My background is in education and social care management. I am also a Trainee Play Therapist. Our service is incredibly busy and totally unique; it feels like the most special place to be and I love that I get the opportunity to work with so many families in our local area.
How I get my 1 hour of play - spent with my children and being outdoors enjoying the Scottish landscape!
Brian
I started working for BounceOT in April 2022. Before this I worked in the care sector over 9 years; in care in the community then working with young people. I have loved every minute of my time at BounceOT; I am always learning different skills and tools to help people of all ages regulate and meet their needs. I am the go-to person in the team for all things tech/computers/games.
How I get my 1 hour of play - taking my dogs out for long walks!
Jenni
I joined the team in October 2022 after seeing the benefits this service had brought to my son Finlay and our family. After leaving University with a Nursing Degree, I worked as an NHS Staff Nurse in a Plastic Surgery High Dependency Unit in Glasgow for 15 years. After a change in career, I started my own business, Sensory Tots Stirling, due to my love of all things Sensory. My eldest son Finlay inspired me to run ASN specific sensory classes for preschool children named Finlay’s Superstars in memory of Finlay. This is also a support group for parents/carers of preschool children with ASN. Running my business and working as a Play Leader for BounceOT I find incredibly rewarding, and really enjoy seeing the children and adults I bounce with every week.
How I get my 1 hour of play - running and playing with my son Harrison!
Ryan
I have been working part-time at BounceOT since June 2023, although I have been involved with the service for many years – read my Staff Story here. Outside of my role here, I've been doing competitive gymnastics since I was 9 and in 2022 I was selected to go to European championships as part of the GBR team.
How I get my 1 hour of play - going to the gym and listening to music with my friends!
Wendy
Hi! I am new to the office as of August 2024. I am excited to spend time with the amazing team. Outside of my role at BounceOT - I work part time at a local nursery, and run my own reflexology and Tropic Skincare business too.
How I get my 1 hour of play - with our three whippets walking them around the river, and going for coffee (and cake!) with friends!
