Our Trustees

Lis Every

​Lis Every is our Chair.
Lis is now retired from teaching and has been pursuing a career in local government.  Having served as a Councillor for the City of Ely, she was Mayor of the City during 2014-16.  She has also previously served as a District Councillor and Cambridgeshire County Councillor.  She is chair of the Learning and Skills Sector of the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Chamber of Commerce, and is a Governor at a local primary school and secondary school.

Elaine Griffin-Singh

Elaine Griffin-Singh is our President.
Elaine served as a councillor for the City of Ely for 8 years, and held the office of the Right Honourable Mayor of the City of Ely during 2013-14.  She has also previously served as a local Councillor with East Cambs District Council.
Elaine was a founder member of the Ely Traders Association and was Chairman from 2004-2007.
Elaine is currently a Director and Chair of Youth Ely Hub. 

Roderick Mair

Roderick Mair  joined us in 2005 when he was an Ely West Councillor.  Back then we were known as East Cambridgeshire Council for Voluntary Service.

David Ogilvie

David Ogilvie represents the interests of our Volunteering Opportunities Scheme, and is also our Information Technology specialist.

Steve Twigden

Steve Twigden represents the interests of our Helping Hands Gardening Scheme, and is a regular volunteer gardener with many years of service.

Stephen Uttridge

Stephen Uttridge​ represents the interests of our Social Car Scheme, and is a regular volunteer driver with many volunteer miles under his belt.

David Pasek

David Pasek has an overall interest in the running and administration of our charity.