Meet the Team

The Team

charitytrek comprises of a team of experts in the field of fully supported walks/treks and special events.
Directors

Ian Glassey Ian set up charitytrek over 21 years ago and is responsible for marketing and event managing our UK and overseas itineraries. Ian has been actively involved in fundraising for the past 30 years and also runs Ian A Glassey Fundraising and Event Management Consultants.		Alice Glassey Alice became a director of charitytrek in 2005 and is responsible for the day to day administration and bookings as well as being event manager on many of the treks. Alice has been involved in fundraising for the past 14 years and is a partner in Ian A Glassey Fundraising and Event Management Consultants.
Guides

Richard Baird Richard, our senior guide is a qualified mountain leader and policeman who has worked with us since the early 90s and brings a wealth of knowledge to all our Scottish walks.	Tim Francis A passionate biker and hill-walker, Tim is a former business development manager who spent 4 years working in South America before returning to the Highlands to become a mountain biking and walking guide. He is now much happier, and is also one of the most respected guides in Scotland.	Dave Parfitt Mountain leader, skier, paddler "stay-at-home" Dad and all- around good guy. Dave was born and bred in Lochaber and has over 18 years experience working in the outdoor industry. Dave helps lead the team and participants up Ben Nevis every year.	Gillian Culshaw Gillian Culshaw is a fully qualified Mountain Leader based in Fort William and is a keen skier and climber. She regularly climbs Ben Nevis and has been instructing in the outdoors for the past 10 years.

Steve Glew Steve is a freelance instructor who has been instructing in the outdoors for the last 16 years as a qualified mountain leader, rock climber, paddler, and mtb. Now based near Inverness, Steve is a regular on Ben Nevis, amongst other hills and walks within the UK and has also led expeditions in Norway.	Bruno Gomes Our guide in Madeira – Bruno has extensive knowledge of this beautiful and unspoilt island.	Jose Carrion Jose has an amazing reputation as a guide who will make your trip to Peru totally unforgettable.	Max Vilcas Max is an experienced mountain guide who leads many of our groups on the Inca Trail and who comes from Ollantaytambo. Max has a wealth of knowledge on Inca history as well as the wildlife and plant life on the trail.

Gary Lee charitytrek’s tour leader and guide in China.			Scott Kirkhope Mountain Leader and Rock Climber, Scott lives locally in Fort William and works on Ben Nevis and in the local area year round. He holds the Mountaineering Instructor Award and the Winter Mountain Leader Award and is a keen climber and snowboarder who has been working in the outdoors for 5 years.
Support Team

Bob Ferguson Bob hails from the Western Isles and is a long standing member of the support team. He is one of the welcoming faces that greets walkers at the end of a long day.	Graham Kelly Graham is one of our Ben Nevis Challenge event managers coordinating all transport logistics for participants and luggage as well as providing backup and support.	Jeanette Kelly Jeanette is one of our Ben Nevis Challenge event managers providing backup and support. Jeanette is also a fully qualified nurse.	Susan Inglis Susan is another long standing member of the support team acting as driver on many events and also event manager/driver on certain itineraries.


Garry Duncan Garry resides in Edinburgh, and is the latest addition to the charitytrek support team, and a valued team member on our Ben Nevis Challenges.