The trust is managed by six trustees, three from Ely and three from Soham. They meet six times a year to oversee the various aspects of the foundation and to preserve the legacy of Bishop Benjamin Laney. Their responsibilities include managing the foundation’s assets and ensuring its profits are invested effectively. This ensures support for all eligible students and apprentices applying for grants in the years to come. The trust complies with the foundation's Commission regulatory requirements and meets regularly to review grant application submissions.
Lis has a background in business administration and was also in the education sector as a secondary school deputy head for 18 years. She has recently retired from serving as a local authority councillor for 12 years and was Mayor of Ely for two terms.
Lis is committed to supporting skill development and helping young people to achieve their career potential. She serves on the Steering Group of the Chamber of Commerce and Cathedral Business Group supporting business and school links. She is a Governor at Ely St John’s Primary School, Chair of the Academy Council of Ely College and Trustee of VCAEC, Ely Museum, Ely Choral Society, Needham’s Foundation, Viva and Bishop Laney Foundation.
His daughter benefited from the charity when she studied for her BA in American Studies and her MA in International Journalism at Swansea University and the University of South Carolina.
Following a successful career in the Food Industry as an Operations Director, which culminated with global responsibilities working for H J Heinz, he has now retired. Iain remains active in supporting community activities as a member of Soham Rotary Club and accepted the role of a Bishop Laney Trustee in 2016.