We are thrilled to have three new locals join our board of volunteer directors and are excited to incorporate their unique skills and perspectives on finance, welfare and greenspace to the Great Shelford Village Charity. We look forward to working together to make a positive impact on our community. 

Graham and his wife moved to Stapleford nearly 35 years ago and have remained residents of the village. They have two sons, one now lives in Yorkshire and the other in Australia. Graham worked  locally, as an Accountant,  for over 40 years before retiring at the end of 2019. Graham enjoys travelling whenever possible but is also content to spend time playing golf or working in their garden or allotment. Graham wanted to spend some of his available time assisting a local organisation and joining GSVC seemed a good opportunity to do so.

Originally from Germany, Stefan and his wife made Stapleford their home in 1997, raising three sons who attended our excellent primary and secondary schools in Stapleford and Sawston. He has served as governor of Stapleford Primary School and now works closely with Granta Medical Practices as Patient Chair of the Board. As a Professor of Health Management at the University of Cambridge, Stefan’s work focuses on improving the delivery of effective health and wellbeing services. He hopes to bring his experience to benefit the community served by the Great Shelford Village Charity.

John joined the charity at the end of 2024 after retiring as a doctor. He spent 27 years at Shelford Health Centre then 7 years as a GP within Addenbrookes A&E. John grew up on a smallholding in Kent and has always enjoyed gardens and the outdoors. His responsibility is to administer and care for the charity’s fields and allotments and some gardens and hedges. John hopes the charity land can have a good balance between letting nature look after itself, whilst allowing good access for all to enjoy the space. He also helps with the general duties of the directors within the charity.

The Great Shelford Village Charity is run by volunteers with administrative support provided by a part time clerk. Volunteers are always welcome with opportunities in grant writing, fund raising, marketing and greenspace maintenance. If you’d like to find out more about how to get involved expressions of interest can be directed to our clerk’s email [email protected].