Meet the Team

Camphill Estates is governed by a dedicated Board of Trustees who bring a wealth of experience, insight, and passion for the Camphill ethos. The Board includes representatives from local Camphill charities, as well as independent members, who offer a broad range of professional skills. Together, they provide strategic oversight and ensure that Camphill Estates operates in alignment with its values and charitable purpose.

Supporting the work of the Board is a small but dynamic staff team, who work closely with our operating charities to deliver impactful fundraising, communications, and estate management initiatives. Our team is deeply committed to strengthening the long-term sustainability of Camphill communities across the region.

If you are interested in learning more about our governance or exploring the opportunity to become a Trustee, we would love to hear from you. Please get in touch via the Contact Form.

CRSE Board of Trustees

Dr Stefan Geider
Chairperson

Joined CRSE: 1999
Stefan was appointed as Chairperson in 2017 following a longstanding association with CRSE and Camphill through his work as a GP.

I am excited to be involved with CRSE at such a crucial stage of its development and I’m looking forward to working with the board and operating companies to help bring projects to fruition.

Bernhard Menzinger

Joined CRSE : 2009
Bernhard has been part of Camphill for nearly 40 years and brings his knowledge and experience of Camphill to the Board.

Fred Stevenson-Robb

Joined CRSE: 2018
Fred has a wealth of experience in management and business negotiation following his involvement with the University of Aberdeen and three Singapore-based companies.

Ken Shaw

Joined CRSE: 2018
Ken is a qualified Chartered Surveyor with over 30 years experience dealing with commercial property across the UK. He is presently a Partner of Ryden, based in Aberdeen.

Alan Esson

Alan joined the CRSE Board of Trustees in 2021. His extensive experience as a Chartered Surveyor and property developer is of great value to the CRSE Board and operational team.

Rory Matheson

Rory joined the CRSE Board of Trustees in 2018. As a financial advisor, he is a valuable asset and advisor to the Board.

Gillian Summers

Gill joined the CRSE Board of Trustees in....For over 35 years, she specialised in corporate and commercial law. She has extensive experience in share, business sales and purchases, joint ventures, shareholder/investment agreements and business start-ups.

CRSE Staff Team

Barry Gibson
Chief Operating Officer

Barry joined CRSE in March 2019 as Finance Director. With a background in finance including Director level roles with RBS and Santander, Barry now assumes the role of Chief Operating Officer, overseeing CRSE operations and finances on behalf of the Board.

Duncan Strachan
Estates Manager

Duncan joined CRSE in May 2021 having previously worked on PFI contracts within the education sector, he undertakes various building and infrastructure projects for CRSE and its operating companies.

Peter Davidson
Director of Fundraising

Peter joined CRSE in July 2024, having worked in health, education, professional sport and more recently, the third sector as a charity Chief Executive. He manages a fundraising team committed to supporting the operating charities in enhancing and expanding their facilities and services.

Gayle Tracey
Fundraising Manager

Gayle has fundraised within the Camphill community since 2012, leading fundraising efforts for Simeon Care for the Elderly and Camphill School Aberdeen. She now assumes the role of Fundraising Manager for Camphill Estates, providing support to all operating charities.

Murron Crawford
Fundraising Executive

Murron joined CRSE in September 2023 with a background in hospitality. She now supports the Camphill Estates operating charities by undertaking funder research, and the preparation and submission of funding applications. She also leads on the organisation of major fundraising events for the Camphill Estates operating charities.

Charlotte Henderson
Fundraising Executive

Charlotte has been working as a Corporate Fundraiser for Camphill Estates since 2023.  She has experience across both public and private sectors working in higher education, logistics, and the MOD.  She is passionate about making a difference to people’s lives and volunteers as a caseworker for SSAFA a charity that supports the armed forces community.

Kate MacKenzie
Admin & Fundraising Assistant

Kate joined the CRSE team in 2024,this is her first role in the third sector after graduating university in 2023.