Our Team
Liz Pryor
Founder & Chief Executive
In 2010 Liz Pryor’s mother, Anne Robson, died within a few hours of being discharged from hospital.
The family were unaware that she was nearing the end of her life. This sad event was the springboard for Liz to try to help to improve end of life care, and care for the elderly, in healthcare organisations across the country.
Between 2010 and 2016 she worked with, and for, a number of charities and NHS Trusts.
Having set up a team of volunteers supporting patients in the last days of life whilst working as a Project Manager for a local hospital, Liz soon realised that this simple, impactful scheme makes the world of difference to everyone involved; patients, families, volunteers, healthcare staff…
This understanding led Liz to launch The Anne Robson Trust in 2018, in memory of her mother. Her work in end of life care was recognised when, in July 2022, she was awarded an MBE by HRH The Prince of Wales, at Buckingham Palace.
Liz is married to Property Expert Henry, they have two grown up daughters and live in rural Hertfordshire.
Nick Gardiner
Director of Operations
Nick’s background is in the field of Sports Therapy. He founded an injury clinic in 2008, worked in Higher Education for over 12 years and most recently, led an academic group of Sports Science and Therapy staff as a Principal Lecturer for 5 years.
Nick was awarded an MPhil in 2016 for his study on the prevention of serious knee injuries using neuro-muscular exercise interventions and contributed to sports medicine textbooks on the topic of electrotherapy treatments for soft tissue and neural conditions. Nick has also provided consultancy services for the insurance of English Premier League and German Bundesliga footballers for career ending injuries.
Following a career break to look after his daughter, Nick decided it was time to change direction professionally and further pursue his passion for strategy, leadership and management. Personal experience of end of life care, both good and bad, received by close family members along with his drive to work with social purpose drew him to the Anne Robson Trust.
Nick lives in a village outside Cambridge with his wife Hannah, their daughter, and their Old English Sheepdog, Stoober.
Jason Hodges
Fundraising Manager
Jason joined the Anne Robson Trust to help increase fundraising income, bringing experience in trust, corporate and major donor fundraising.
Following roles in non-profit cultural organisations and online marketing, Jason joined the charity sector out of a desire to improve people’s lives. He now employs his creative writing skills and background in English Literature to tell the compelling story of the Anne Robson Trust to prospective grant makers and supporters, to secure further funding.
He has previously raised funds for the international aid charity MAF, the Multiple Sclerosis Trust, and Fight Bladder Cancer.
Jason lives in central Bedfordshire with his wife and two young kids who keep him busy.
Hannah Dutton
Project Manager
Now in her 12th year working within both community and Hospital Palliative/End of Life care, at just 17 years old Hannah decided to pursue a career supporting people giving and/or receiving End of Life care. This decision came after Hannah encountered numerous incredibly inspirational people supporting her Nanna in the last weeks of her life after a 10-year grueling battle with Metastatic Ovarian Cancer.
First studying Pharmaceutical Science and qualifying as a Pharmacy Technician, Hannah went on to undertake a Degree in Professional Practice in Healthcare whilst working in multiple community and Hospital based roles supporting 100’s of patients and loved ones along the way. Hannah’s most recent role being that of a Volunteer Co-Ordinator/Project Manager for a new End of Life Volunteer team within an NHS Trust.
Joining us from the North, Hannah lives in South Yorkshire with her Fiancé and their 4 children.
She believes that as our first breaths are never taken alone, neither should our last, and she is proud to be part of a team doing such important work.
Isabella Hopkinson
Partnerships Manager
Isabella’s background lies in the travel sector, after graduating with a languages degree she wanted to utilise her love of learning and connecting with other cultures to shine in the tourism industry.
Isabella gained a great deal of experience; starting in sales and going on to excel in corporate account management and the marketing department.
Sadly, her mother’s long-term cancer was diagnosed as terminal, so Isabella decided to take a break to assist with the caring of her mum. The quality time spent together was priceless and she still regards it as one of the most valuable experiences of her life.
Working for a more valuable cause was always at the forefront of her mind and after a six-month stint travelling around the US and Australia with her fiancée, the role at the Anne Robson Trust came up and could not have been more perfect.
Isabella loves to travel to practice her language skills, bake and keep active with hikes and intense fitness classes. She lives in London with her husband Henry, and their baby son, and is currently on maternity leave.
Lynn Green
Project Manager
Lynn’s career has primarily been with either charities or within the health sector; supporting organisations and volunteers making a difference to patients, people with disabilities and those who care for them.
Lynn is passionate about the impact volunteering can make to other people’s lives and hashad the honour of working with many 100’s of wonderful volunteers who have supported people with sight loss, cancer, MS and other conditions or situations which rob people of a voice or prevents them accessing the care they need and are indeed entitled to.
Previously, Lynn has set up a Butterfly End of Life project at Northwick Park Hospital where she saw first-hand the impact a friendly, capable, well-trained team of volunteers can make to people at a most critical point in their life’s journey.
Lynn lives in Hertfordshire, where she has been a Trustee for Watford Mencap for many years and has 3 children, 4 grandchildren and a gorgeous energetic Wire-Haired Visla called Alba.
Emma Fullerton-Frost
Fundraising Officer
Emma’s career in the non-profit sector took off at Mind in Mid Herts, a mental health charity, from a desire to make a difference in people’s lives. In her transition from Wellbeing Access Worker to Fundraising and Communications Officer, she gained experience across various fundraising disciplines, including individual giving, events, and community engagement.
During her History MA, she developed an interest in the challenges faced by modern healthcare systems to provide holistic support across an entire population facing changing health requirements. Her commitment to supporting those in need led her to join this charity, inspired by her own experiences of losing her grandfather during the pandemic.
Emma is looking forward to using her fundraising experience to help the charity reach more people in need, and to grow her own skillset along the way.
Abbey Deadman
Digital Marketing Manager
Abbey’s marketing career began in 2018, with her most recent experience being in the fashion and beauty industry.
She started her marketing journey in social media, and quickly expanded her skill set, delving into various aspects of marketing including copywriting, paid advertising, and strategic planning. Her diverse experiences have equipped her with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the field.
Recently, Abbey dedicated her time to mentoring refugees at the Kakuma Refugee Camp in Kenya, empowering them with essential marketing skills to enhance their educational opportunities and prospects for employment.
Inspired by her personal experience with her grandmother’s dementia and witnessing the dedication of nurses caring for our loved ones, Abbey feels driven to advocate for improved end-of-life care and to raise awareness about this important topic.
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At the Anne Robson Trust you will find a team of people who are passionate about ensuring every person receives the compassion, comfort, and companionship they wish for at the end of their life.