Our people
We couldn't do what we do without our fantastic team, volunteers and patrons. They all share our vision of reimagining respite.
Find out more about our people and how they help Leuchie provide its respite services.
Our medical team
Our trusted medical team have backgrounds in nursing, physiotherapy and occupational therapy. They're highly skilled, friendly, and dedicated to making your stay comfortable.
Our operations team
Our operations team make Leuchie happen, they maintain the building, feed our guests, support your booking, shout about what's happening at Leuchie, and raise money for our services.
Our Senior
Leadership Team
Our Senior Leadership team consists of:
- Mark Bevan, CEO
- Emma Jenson, Director of Care and Health
- Jade Clarke, Director of People and Finance
Our Board of Trustees
Our Board of Trustees bring their skills and experiences from all walks of life and support our vision.
- Stephen Pearson - Chair
- Shona Bell - People and Culture
- Dr Maria Duffy - Health & Care
- Rob Harley - Corporate engagement and Strategy
- Su Gush - Treasurer
- Heather Kilfara - Company Secretary
- Richard Meade - Policy
- Scott Weddell - Innovation and Technology
Leuchie House Patrons
HRH, The Princess Royal
HRH The Princess Royal is our Patron and a frequent visitor to Leuchie. Through HRH’s conversations with guests, carers, volunteers and supporters we see first-hand HRH’s commitment and support of the work we do. Her insight and advice is inspiring to us all and drives us to continually find new ways to support carers and those for whom they care.
Gavin Hastings OBE
Former Captain of Scotland and British Lions Rugby, Gavin Hastings has been a patron of Leuchie House since 2015. Gavin, whose wife Diane was diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2003, has been a supporter of Leuchie House since he volunteered his services as host for Leuchie’s flagship fundraiser, the Ascot Gold Cup Tea, in 2014 and 2015 and continues to support Leuchie events.
Mairi O'Keefe MBE
Mairi O’Keefe became patron of Leuchie House after retiring as Chief Executive in 2018. A former nurse and airport manager, she led Leuchie’s transformation into an independent charity in 2011. As CEO, she influenced national policy through roles in the Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, and the Health and Social Care Alliance Scotland.