TRUSTEE ADMINISTRATION

"Having known Sheryl and her family for quite a long time now, I was deeply honoured when she entrusted me with the role of a trustee for her charity, dedicated to the memory of her remarkable son, Jahvon. 

Given my professional background as an accountant, I am committed to managing the financial responsibilities and overseeing the preparation of charity accounts to ease Sheryl’s workload. Additionally, I bring previous experience participating in fundraising sports events and I'm enthusiastic about taking on any challenges that arise in support of J-Edo."

"In honour of my son Jahvon, I am the Founder and one of the Trustees of  J-Edo Fund. 

A commitment to supporting young individuals who have faced or may face exclusion from mainstream school stems from my extensive experience in education. My journey has traversed the education sector, from serving as a Art and Design Secondary Teacher and working for an education work related learning charity previously known as "Central Berkshire Education Business Partnership (CBEBP)".

My aspiration for the J-Edo charity is to perpetuate the inspiration for young people to believe in themselves, recognizing that there are diverse paths to success. 

Jahvon's infectious drive to succeed and uplift others continues to be my guiding light.

With a longstanding passion for sports, I eagerly anticipate engaging in more significant sports challenges to raise funds for J-Edo, fostering its mission of positive impact."

Hi, I’m Gordon. I first met Jahvon when he was a cheeky, energetic schoolboy, full of life and mischief. Over the years, I had the privilege of watching him grow into a kind, thoughtful, loving, and charismatic young man. He had a special way of connecting with people, everyone who met him felt like they’d just spent time with someone truly unique.

I’ve worked in the construction industry for over 20 years, focusing on Health, Safety, and Environment. But beyond my day job, I’ve been closely involved with J-Edo Fund from the beginning, fundraising, helping out at events, and doing whatever I can to support the cause. It’s a charity that means a lot to me, and I’m deeply committed to its mission.

I take safeguarding seriously and will always make sure the work we do keeps people safe and supported. My background in health, safety, and wellbeing gives me the tools to help the charity manage risk and promote mental health awareness, something I care deeply about.

Being part of J-Edo Fund is a way for me to honour Jahvon’s memory and help make a difference, just like he did in his own quiet, powerful way.

I feel energised by the prospect of being a trustee and look forward to taking J-Edo to the next level.