Who we are
Our Founder
Our Trustees
Pritti Saggi
Pritti is the founder of our charity, responsible for the creation and inception of Creating Memories back in August 2018. Since then, she has volunteered tirelessly to make the wishes of local people with life-limiting or terminal illnesses a reality. Pritti applied to make Creating Memories a registered charity in December 2019 and continues to be instrumental in the growth of Creating Memories.
Our Trustees
Each one of our trustees is passionate about what we do and provides vital support.
Andrew
Clark
Trustee
Andrew has run his own consultancy company for over 12 years, specialising in commercial operations and negotiations. Prior to this, he spent 15 years in various senior commercial roles in the multiple retail sector. He is also an elected Governor to Moorfields NHS Trust, representing the Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire region since 2019.
Andrew is looking forward to supporting and help Creating Memories grow using his extensive commercial knowledge.
Jo
Williams
Trustee
Jo has many years experience in local government finance in Bedford and is also a trustee for another local charity. She is hoping to be a hands-on, pragmatic trustee, managing the finances of Creating Memories and offering guidance to take the charity forwards.
Steve
Welsh
Trustee
Steve worked for 35 years in the Electronics Manufacturing Industry at senior management level, before setting up a small business with his wife Claire, providing accessible holiday accommodation for people challenged by complex mobility issues, in 10 different UK locations. Steve is looking forward, contributing to the continued success and growth of Creating Memories.
Kerri
Rennie
Trustee
Kerri brings a diverse background of hospitality alongside significant lived experience in special educational needs and disabilities(SEND). She has worked at a strategic level to ensure that the voices and lived experiences of families meaningfully shape services and support. As a trustee, Kerri is deeply committed to inclusion and is passionate about creating opportunities for individuals and communities to thrive.
Nigel
Urquhart
Trustee
Nigel is a Bedford local with 30+ years across engineering, defence, rail and financial services, bringing expertise in governance, compliance and funding. Beyond his professional life, he is a Mental Health First Aider and volunteer with Mental Health Motorbike, and volunteers as a careers mentor for years 10 and 11 students through another local charity. His past voluntary roles have included vice-chair of school governors, cricket club safeguarding and welfare officer, and youth football coach. As a trustee, he brings a blend of structure and empathy and is well-placed to support the charity’s governance, safeguarding and compliance whilst championing the passion and purpose that makes Creating Memories so special. When he’s not in trustee mode, you’ll find him cheering on Bedford Blues or out on his motorbike.
Vee
Meyners
Trustee
Vee is a Communications and Campaigns Manager with experience leading digital communications strategy and audience engagement. Alongside her professional role, she is co-founder and founding president of a young Rotary Club in Bedford that brings people together to support local community initiatives. Vee is passionate about building connections and creating positive impact, and is looking forward to supporting the organisation’s growth through powerful narratives, community leadership, and collaboration locally.