The Lottie Betts-Priddy Education Trust was honoured to join other charities and individuals in paying tribute to the life and accomplishments of Baroness Ros Howells. The hybrid event took place on the 16^th of April and was hosted in London by Juliette Alexander and Mia Morris. 

From its inception, The Lottie Betts-Priddy Education Trust, was especially lucky to have Baroness Ros Howells, on board as our Patron. What a privilege and honour that was!

 Baroness Howells during her active years, placed great value on developing community. This was especially beneficial to us as a young, small up and coming charity particularly when organising fund raising events in the local community. To have her name on board to help us raise awareness of our aims, focusing on the community and education, particularly the girl child, were indeed an asset.

Her presence also at some of our various local South London fund raising events was phenomenal. In particular, ‘The Day of the African Child’, June 16th, which was also Lottie’s birthday, our Carol services, and a one-off Black History Month event with local young people playing the steel band. This was awesome for everyone, including Baroness Howells!

Baroness Howells was very supportive as Patron to our charity and served us well for many years. She listened attentively and gave good advice at the few meetings which she attended.

Sadly, she was forced to resign from an active role in our charity due to a growing number of other commitments but we still miss her enthusiastic support.