Accrington Stanley Community Trust are delighted to announce that Anne Ellwood has joined the board of Trustees.

Anne has over 45 years’ experience of being involved in Girls/Women’s football, achieving major success with Preston North End and Bronte Ladies with whom she won many awards in a successful playing career. During which has seen Anne involved in a variety of capacities, from promoting the game to Coaching, Managing, officiating and administrative roles at Junior Boys/Girls & Ladies Clubs. Anne’s devotion and commitment to the sport saw her rewarded by carrying the Olympic Torch in 2012. She is committed to sport having previously worked within the Leisure Services for nearly 30 years at Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council covering roles such as Sports Development /Community work and being an Events Officer. Anne’s looking forward to using her knowledge and experience, especially to encourage participation and develop grassroots football.

Speaking about her appointment Anne said ‘’I am looking forward to sharing my experience of working in a Leisure environment engaging with communities on a number of projects promoting participation.  Along with a football career of over 45 years developing girls and ladies football and a successful playing career. I welcome the opportunity to assist the Trust who do a wonderful job in many areas of the community.’’

Martin Fearon, Community Trust Manager added ‘’We are really pleased to have Anne on board and she will bring a wealth of experience that will be vital to the charities development. Anne’s expertise in the area of girls and ladies football will be invaluable.’’

Accrington Stanley Community Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. For more information please visit this webpage http://www.stanleytrust.co.uk/trustees/