Our people

Meet our trustees

The EHE Rare Cancer Charity (UK) is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) with Charity Registration No. 1162472. The Charity is run by a Board of  Trustees, shown below, as stated in its Foundation Constitution.

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Hugh Leonard

Hugh Leonard

Real name: 
Hugh Leonard
Chair of Trustees

Hugh is a senior executive of a small independent oil and gas company based in London. Hugh is an ardent supporter of the EHE cause and brings significant drive and organisational skills to the charity, backed up by more than 30 years of corporate experience and operations, including governance and statutory reporting requirements. He is married with three children.

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Jeff Collins

Jeff Collins

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Jeff Collins
Trustee

Jeff is a Canadian Chartered Accountant and CFO of an oil and gas company. Jeff has previously served as Treasurer for a Canadian national environmental charity based in Ottawa. He brings a detailed knowledge of accounting, reporting and financial governance to the Board of Trustees, coupled with his natural drive and enthusiasm. He is married with three children.

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Kate Hooper

Kate Hooper

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Kate Hooper
Trustee

Kate has a doctorate in Developmental Genetics. She has extensive experience in academic publishing, as an editor of biomedical journals. Kate brings a strong understanding of biomedical research, as well as experience of the peer-review, funding and grant application process. She is married with two children and is based in London.

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Elizabeth Milligan

Elizabeth Milligan

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Elizabeth Milligan
Trustee

A biochemist by background, Liz has worked in cancer research with some of the most eminent scientists in the field, for one of the UK’s largest cancer charities. Liz brings laboratory experience and analytical understanding of experimental cancer research projects. Liz is married with three children.