I have been privileged to teach for 30 years in schools across four local authorities and I am now a manager within Sefton’s SEN and Inclusion Service (Education department) and the lead practitioner for Sefton’s Vision Support Team.

The team are specialist teachers supporting children and young people from birth to age 25.

I am a business owner and Director of DT Electrical UK Ltd, a commercial electrical contracting company based in Southport. Over the last 12 years, I have grown the company year on year, creating employment for a fantastic team and developing a strong reputation within the commercial, care, assisted living and compliance sectors.

I now run three limited companies across different fields, giving me a broad range of business, financial and management experience.

I’m David Stancombe, Elsie’s dad. I was appointed as a trustee of Elsie’s Story when the charity was established in October 2024.

I’m Chris Long, Elsie’s uncle and a trustee of Elsie’s Story.

I am an architect and Director at KKA Architecture in Liverpool, where I have spent my career leading complex projects, developing teams and helping shape communities through thoughtful design.

 I am honoured to serve as Chair of Trustees and to play a part in helping to continue Elsie’s story through the work of the Trust.

I initially trained as a PE teacher, but it didn't take long for me to realise my career was heading in a different direction, so I joined the military.

Thirty years later (please don't count back and work out my ancient heritage!), I've enjoyed a long and rewarding career in the RAF.