About Us
When Emily became ill, close family and friends were desperate to help but as they couldn't do anything medically they decided to channel their energies into something else. Hence, the Emily Ash Trust was founded in 2002, aiming to raise awareness of the need for more bone marrow donors and funds to enable the lives of parents, carers and siblings of sick children to enjoy some sort of normality during such a difficult time.
We are a small charity with a big heart with our primary aim being to improve the lives of children and young people suffering with cancer. We are able to do this thanks to the fundraising and donations made by our fantastic supporters who like us want to help families facing cancer. All staff work on a voluntary basis with all money raised going to support these families.
The People Involved
The Trust is lucky to have a board of loyal and enthusiastic trustees and committee members, as well as a keen patron; all of whom give their time voluntarily.
Patron
| Robbie Earle MBE - Patron Robbie Earle is one of ITV’s leading sports personalities and his reputation has grown dramatically over the past few years. Having established himself as an exceptionally respected professional, he’s now one of the leading sports pundits on TV today as well as a well loved guest and presenter on a variety of other programmes. |
Trustees
| Tim Rolfe - Chairman and Trustee - Tim has only recently joined the Trust and was introduced by his brother Mark and Heidi Rolfe following the loss of their daughter Mollie to Leukaemia. He has spent 30 years in the financial services industry and has a family of four children. Tim is also the Chairman of the CR3 Project which is one of the most successful community projects in the south of England. |
| Claire Forrester - Trustee and Treasurer Claire became involved with the Trust in 2005 and has a wealth of experience in social functions. She feels very blessed to have 3 healthy children and wanted to give something back. Her husband owns Country Waste Management who have supported the Trust over the past 4 years. |
| Heidi Rolfe - Trustee "I became involved with the Trust in 2006 after losing my beautiful daughter Mollie to Leukaemia. Mollie is a constant inspiration to me to make a difference to the lives of such brave children. It is a real privilege and honour to be part of such a great team." |
| David Lewis - Trustee |
Committee Members
| Scott Alboni | Jacqui Lewis |
| Lisa Harding | Susan May |
| Alex King | Clare Mulle |
| Mark Rolfe |
Volunteers
| Ginny Rolfe | Hannah Luffman |
| Emilie Saintas |