board of trustees
Angus Waugh
Angus is SuperTroop’s new Chair and is also secretary and general counsel for a farmer-owned dairy co-operative. He has worked in private practice and local government as a solicitor and has previously been a Scout leader.
Scott Crawford
Scott has a background in nursing and has significant experience in supporting people with additional needs such as learning disabilities, physical disabilities and mental health issues.
He is Health and Safety Manager at Fettes College as well as being a houseparent at the school. Scott has also been logistics manager for SuperTroop and a member of the senior management team since the first holiday in 2018.
Karen Gibson
Karen has over 10 years’ experience working in the Scottish higher education system in a variety of professional service roles. She has previously volunteered as event staff for a number of Cancer Research UK events and has personal experience supporting a family member with disabilities. Karen has an array of administrative skills which she brings to the role of secretary for the SuperTroop board.
Peter Worlledge
Peter is our Treasurer and is also the Bursar of Fettes College. Peter brings a wealth of wisdom and commitment to the role.
Kate Cooper-Owen
Kate has 15 years’ experience volunteering at Oundle School Mencap holidays, as a helper and group leader and as latterly as part of the senior team. In her role as Creative Director for Comic Relief, she is part of the senior executive team determining its strategic direction and is responsible for its brand, media and marketing, storytelling, digital and social media channels and content and high-profile celebrity/talent relationships.
Cathy Abbott
Cathy is an academic at the University of Edinburgh where she carries out research into a rare genetic causes of epilepsy. She is delighted to have the chance to be involved with the work of SuperTroop.
Anne Darling
Anne is an independent child protection trainer based in Edinburgh. Her involvement on the SuperTroop board of trustees helps us to ensure that safeguarding both holiday-makers and young volunteers is at the top of our priority list, and done to the highest possible standard.
Henry McCowan Hill
Henry has been teaching at Fettes for 12 years and was the school’s Child Protection Coordinator for 7 years. He is now Housemaster of Moredun House. He has worked in education since leaving university and has taught children of all ages in countries as far afield as South Africa, Japan and Spain. He is delighted to be part of the SuperTroop team.
Jen Munro
Jen is the founder of ISSOS International, a company that designs, creates and operates international summer programs for 13 - 18 year olds from over 70 nationalities based at St Andrews, Cambridge and Yale Universities. Jen is delighted to be able to share everything she has learnt about residential summer programs and creating a safe place for young people to impact this exciting new endeavour.
Learning Disability Expert
We are looking for a new trustee to join the board, with expertise in learning disability service provision. We are especialyl keen to hear from people who can help us connect with learning disabled adults and facilitate their involvement in the leadership and strategic direction of the charity.
Please contact us if you’re interested in this role.
supertroop founders
Sue Fletcher-Watson
Sue is a developmental psychologist, working at the University of Edinburgh, and is the Holiday Director for SuperTroop. Sue brings a wealth of professional and volunteer experience, drawing on 21 years on the Oundle School Mencap Holiday (OSMH), a scheme recently rated Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted.
Frankie Woodifield
Frankie is a childcare and education professional with experience working in secondary school, further education and pre-school settings. Frankie brings experience as a childcare practitioner to the holiday, as well as a knowledge based on her experiences as a former Scottish tour guide.
Max Boyd Brown
Max is a consultant to the Scottish Government, Audit Scotland, NHS and local government on governance and performance oversight of health and social work services. He is also the vice-chair of a housing association. Max was the inaugural Chair of the SuperTroop board of trustees, 2016-2018.