Accrington Stanley Community Trust is delighted to announce the appointment of Ram Gupta, Founder and CEO of Nybble, to its Board of Trustees.

Ram joins the Trust with more than 25 years of experience in technology leadership, digital transformation, and business innovation. As the driving force behind Nybble, one of the region’s most respected IT solutions providers, he has built a reputation for supporting organisations to modernise, grow, and remain resilient in an ever-changing digital landscape.

Speaking about his appointment, Ram said he was “honoured to join such a respected local charity with a powerful commitment to community development, education, and opportunity.” He added that he is looking forward to supporting the Trust’s strategic direction as it continues to expand its facilities and programmes for the benefit of the Hyndburn community.

As a prominent Lancashire business leader, Ram is widely recognised for championing digital inclusion, skills development, and economic regeneration across the region. His insight, energy, and extensive governance experience will strengthen the Board’s collective expertise as the Trust continues its mission to transform lives through sport, education, and community engagement.

Accrington Stanley Community Trust’s Chair of Trustees, Purves Ali, expressed enthusiasm for Ram’s arrival, saying, “We are thrilled to welcome Ram to our Board. His strategic mindset and commitment to community impact will be invaluable as we move into our next phase of growth.”

Ram’s appointment reflects the Trust’s ongoing commitment to bringing in diverse skills and strong leadership to guide its expanding portfolio of programmes and developments, including the continued evolution of the Stanley Sports Hub.

For more information about Accrington Stanley Community Trust and its work across Hyndburn, please visit our website www.stanleytrust.co.uk