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Our Trustees - The Beating Heart of Our Charity

The ELY Memorial Fund is guided by a dedicated team of trustees and board members who are committed to supporting bereaved families and promoting road safety for young drivers in Herefordshire. Led by the charity's manager, the team brings together personal experience, professional expertise, and a shared passion for making a meaningful difference in the community. Their combined efforts ensure the fund remains true to its mission—providing vital financial aid to families facing the sudden loss of a loved one and educating young people to prevent future tragedies.

Our Charity Manager and Trustees

The Charity Manager of The ELY Memorial Fund oversees day-to-day operations, fundraising initiatives and community outreach - ensuring the smooth running of the organisation and driving our impact across Herefordshire and beyond. Our board and trustees support our charity, their tireless work, selfless help and unwavering support are invaluable to us and without these fantastic people we wouldn’t be able to support families across Herefordshire.

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    Ange Tyler

    Founder and Charity Manager

    Founder of the ELY Memorial Fund - set up in memory of her daughter Emma, who died in 2010 aged 23. Established the charity to support bereaved families with funeral costs. Leads fundraising and speaks about road safety to help prevent further tragedies.

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    Russell Leary

    Director

    Funeral Director with Co-op Funeralcare, covering Herefordshire and Worcestershire. Previously a driving instructor with a strong interest in road safety. Joined ELY and now serves as a Director, supporting families and the charity’s work.

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    Diana Wood

    Director / Trustee

    Retired from retail and based in Herefordshire. Became involved with ELY following the loss of her son in a road traffic collision aged 19. Regularly supports events and road safety initiatives within the community.

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    Donna Gavin-Robinson

    Director

    Has known Ange for over 30 years and was inspired by ELY from its early days. She joined the board of trustees after attending early events and is proud to support a charity making a meaningful difference to families.

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    Nigel Wood

    Chair / Trustee

    Became involved with ELY following the loss of his son in an RTA, aged 19. Engineer and photographer based in Herefordshire. Supports ELY events through logistics and photography, helping promote the charity’s work and ensure events run smoothly.

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    Marie Watkin

    Secretary

    Sister to Ange and Trustee since 2012. Former air hostess, now a Senior Registrar. Plays a key role in organising events, including the charity ball, helping to thank supporters and honour Emma’s memory.

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    Steve Jay

    Trustee

    Long-standing supporter of ELY, focused on fundraising and events. Has organised cycle challenges, music events and helped develop the Young Driver Experience, now a key annual initiative.

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    Abbie Brooks

    Trustee

    Joined ELY after the charity supported her family following the death of her younger sister in 2022. Works in the charity sector and brings valuable experience, supporting others facing similar loss.

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    Lyla O'Sullivan

    Trustee

    Joined ELY in 2025 after attending the Young Driver Experience as a participant and volunteer. Now supports the charity’s work, particularly the YDE programme, promoting road safety among young drivers.

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