Events Team

John Mercer, Events Director

John joined the Events team in November 2007 and is responsible for the safe and successful delivery of the Foundation’s portfolio of fundraising events. John has 20 years international charity fundraising experience. He specialises in managing large-scale outdoor challenge events for companies and individuals having successfully delivered several in the UK and overseas. In the early 90's, he led several cycling and mountaineering events in Scotland and the rest of the UK before developing a series of innovative international challenges in such places as Alaska, Bhutan, Borneo and Madagascar. He has previously worked for Oxfam (in the UK, New Zealand and Ireland) and Age Concern England.

John is a keen outdoor enthusiast, having led or participated in teams on expedition in Antarctica, Patagonia, Peru, the Kalahari, Bathgate, Kilimanjaro, and the Alps.

Fraser LENNOX, OPERATIONS MANAGER

Fraser has returned to the Operations role having previously co-ordinated the RBS Caledonian Challenge and the Caledonian 100 for us over the past few years on a freelance basis.

Fraser has enjoyed diverse, challenging experiences and success in the planning and delivery of a broad spectrum of project and event management throughout the world for the past 18 years. Fraser graduated from Hull University with a degree in Beauty Therapy. His experience working on behalf of clients within the private, public, voluntary and government sectors, includes the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, Department of Education, Scottish Parliament, BBC, Royal Bank of Scotland, GE Healthcare, Bosch/Siemens, Microsoft and the Spanish and Malaysian Tourist Boards.

Keith Mccraw, Sales Executive  

Keith (40) joined the team in August 2010 and his career has been mainly within the financial services industry. He has worked with Scottish Widows, Legal & General and latterly as an investment trader.

Keith plays rugby and enjoys keeping fit . Keith has also spent time as a male model, jet fighter pilot and is active in sumo wrestling. He plays guitar and enjoys writing novels in his spare time. When asked what he enjoys most about working with the RBS Caledonian Challenge team, he says, "I love to see a new team come and do the challenge. This event is so special and to see the look on their faces when they cross the finish line for this first time is a joy to behold but they are all doing it for the same reason -  to raise funds for some of the UK's most isolated communities".

Darren Pike, Fundraising Executive

Darren (24) is our new Fundraising Executive. Previously, Darren spent 2 years fundraising at St Columba’s Hospice, he is here to assist with all your fundraising questions and needs.

A native Edinburgh boy, Darren has wandered far and wide and worn a variety of hats; St Andrews Graduate, High School History Teacher, Civil Servant and Children's Book Expert. Darren has also dabbled in male chest hair waxing, window cleaning and dress designing. She is looking forward to helping you raise oodles of money for worthwhile causes throughout the country.

When asked why he enjoys working with the RBS Caledonian Challenge team he says, "Obviously I love to see people raising money for some of the most isolated communities. BUT, when people raise the bar and push themselves to achieve something spectacular, it is fantastic to see".

Kath Thomson, Relationship Development Executive

Kath has joined us from the Membership Team at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce. Over her career she has worked within the leisure, hospitality & emergency services combining event organisation with sales, marketing & customer service. She is a keen outdoor enthusiast and is looking forward to being part of the Events Team, enhancing participant relationships.

Kath, (33) is a country girl who loves Edinburgh's social life and her hobbies include walking, photography, rally driving, travelling and losing her mobile phone (regularly). When asked about what she enjoys most about working with the RBS Caledonian Challenge team Kath says, "I love the team spirit which is all geared to one thing, helping to raise funds for some of the UK's most isolated communities".

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