About us Meet the team Meet the team Our team: Our Patron The Earl of Carnarvon Read more about our Patron "Parents know well that a good education is the finest gift that they can give their children but, of course for most in Africa, this is but a dream. For a lucky few in the Gilgil area of Kenya's Rift Valley it is a reality thanks to the work of the Trust." Trustees Geoffrey Nield OBE BSc(Eng) psc MInstRE - Chairman Born in Kenya, went to Pembroke House Preparatory School close to the town of Langalanga, lived in Kenya for 13 years. A retired Royal Engineer with strong Kenya connections and continuing to work with experience in information technology, defence, procurement, business transformation and major programmes. Anne Smyth BA(Hons) Retired Primary School Headteacher. Responsible for the direct support to Langalanga Scholars. Professor Andrew Leitch FLS BSc PhD Born in Kenya, and now a Professor in Plant Genetics at Queen Mary University of London, he is conducting research and teaching students in plant evolution, plant ecology and agriculture. One of his research themes is the study of African Savannah ecology. He brings to the Charity expertise in managing projects and in further education. Nick Singeison Accountant and Company Secretary with his own general practice. Head of finance and responsible for all finance matters in Kenya. Alan Twigg A retired actuary. His responsibilities include the management of the UK bank accounts and Gift Aid. Dr Joyce Njeri Our first Kenyan Trustee. Senior academic lecturer at Karatina University.