DAVID. R. J. RAPLEY BSc (Hons) MRICS C.Build E FCABE
- 1972 – 1983: St Faith’s and The Ley’s School, Cambridge
- 1983–1985: Read Building Surveying at Reading University; BSc (Hons)
- 1986–1989: Trained as a Chartered Building Surveyor at Edward Erdman in London
- 1989 – to date: Elected as a Member of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors; MRICS
- 1989–1990: Director of Yelcon Ltd (House Builders) in Cambridgeshire
- 1991 – to date: Elected as a Member of the Institute of Building Engineers; C.Build E
- 1990–2007: Founder, Owner and Managing Director of Camstead in Cambridgeshire
- (Camstead Homes, Camstead Commercial, Camstead Urban Space).
- Bespoke House Builders including mixed-use development schemes.
- Successful sale of business April 2007.
- camstead.co.uk
- 2008–2023: Founder, Owner and Managing Director of Rheebridge in Cambridgeshire
- Bespoke Residential and Commercial Development.
- Successfully closed company in January 2023
- 2012 – 2020: Rheebridge purchased 50% shareholding in Laragh Homes. Successful sale of business shares in June 2020. Laragh.co.uk
- Development Over 100 staff directly employed • Over 500 subcontractors commissioned • Involved in
- Achievements: developing 100’s of residential and affordable housing projects • Developed in 8 counties • Involved in over 25 commercial projects • Over 30 developments and deals in Cambridge • Over £1 Billion Gross Development Value
- 2008 – 2013: Director and Major Shareholder in International Health Technology
- Establishing unique but validated awareness and early detection of cancer services.
- check4cancer.com
- 2014 – to date: Fellow of the Chartered Association of Building Engineers; FCABE
- 2016 – to date: Trustee & Director of The Cambridge Arts Theatre Trust. Member of Remuneration Committee
- Main Sponsorships: Rheebridge Open Art Exhibition • Cambridge Arts Theatre Pantomime • Tom’s Trust Auction of Promises and Circus Of The Night • Fitzwilliam Museum Bicentennial Year
- Community: Keen advocate of supporting over 50 charities and community activities as well as improving healthcare services. For example; Asthma Fair, Countryside Restoration Trust Countryside Centre, Leadersquest, The Cambridge Arts Theatre Panto Wheels, The Leys School Bursary Campaign and Great Hall, EACH, Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust
- Interests: Life Member of English Heritage, National Trust, Cambridge Rugby Union Football Club and Fitzwilliam Museum. Theatre, Concerts, Singing, Antique Collecting, Swimming, Walking our dog Pip