Our Leadership Team

Board of Trustees

The members of the Board of Trustees are volunteers who manage, run and have oversight of all aspects of the IWE Trust. Members are elected by the Board as and when required.

Mr Yusuf. A Patel

Trustee & Chairman

Mr Patel is a retired veteran of the construction industry, having worked as a builder and project manager for decades. He has also set-up successful business in various sectors.

Ibrahim M. Patel

Trustee

Mr Patel is a qualified and experienced Social Worker, currently working in a management role for Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council. He has vast knowledge and experience of social welfare and has a passion for social change.

Advisory Board

Honoured members of our advisory board are experienced professionals who provide voluntary non-binding strategic advice to the management of IWE Trust. 

Paul Simpson

Member of the Advisory Board –
IT Projects

A Computing Lecturer at Blackpool College, and an experienced Cisco networking professional, currently working with the Open University on advanced computing projects.

Pritesh Ladva

Member of the Advisory Board –
Business Support

A local entrepreneur and business owner with years of experience in retail management and charity work.

We always welcome applications and nominations to join the advisory board.

Please contact us for more info and to request an application form.

Other Team Members

We have a large number of volunteers who assist in the day to day workings of IWE Trust. We are always looking for volunteers to ensure smooth running of the trust, and all our projects. If you are interested in joining us, please do get in touch.