Shelagh is a regeneration and development professional with a love of cities, people and places with a track record of bringing people together to solve problems and deliver investment and regeneration. She has a long career in the public sector (Chester, Bolton & Manchester) followed by 10 years in the Private Sector (2004 - 2015) and now works in the field of regeneration and town planning. Shelagh met Matthew through their shared interests in architecture, art, life and laughs. They spent time travelling around Europe, the USA, Ireland and cities of all descriptions. Shelagh's son Dylan knew Matthew as a small child and remembers his sense of fun and how he taught him to climb trees properly!

Rebecca is a dual qualified Solicitor and Barrister, currently practicing as a Solicitor. Rebecca met Matthew at Xaverian College in Manchester when they were both just 16 and studying history. They discovered shared interests in music, film and fun, and spent a great deal of time in each other's company. Rebecca is delighted to be a trustee of the Matthew Ludlam Foundation and hopes to help progress projects, particularly for young people, in areas that would have been of interest to Matthew.

Rob’s background is in mechanical and aircraft engineering and previously had his own building business. His main role is in contributing development, building and maintenance skills to maximise the rental from the property portfolio which is the Foundation’s main funding source of income. Rob knew Matthew from 2004 and they shared a passion for renovating property and 1950’s shiny metal things, including Airstream Caravans, kitchens and American cars. Despite his best efforts, Matthew failed to up-cycle Rob’s taste in fashion and food.