Patrons
International Veterans Cricket Association of India
Professor The Lord Patel of Bradford OBE
Lord Patel is a distinguished health and social care expert who entered the House of Lords in 2006 as an independent peer. He is a passionate cricket fan and was formally the deputy chair of the England and Wales Cricket Board. He has also established an international reputation by leading health and social care, philanthropic, education, sports and business initiatives through brokering developments between the UK and India.
Jayesh Patel B. Pharm MR Pharms
Founder/Owner& Managing Director and Superintendent Pharmacist:
Delmergate Ltd (Est. 1986). Jayesh has established a highly respected and nationally recognised award-winning retail pharmacy business across the southeast of England. Jayesh is also the Chairman and Founder of The Aware Foundation Charity which he established in 2008 with the primary objective of supporting disadvantaged and vulnerable children in India to have a right to an education. Jayesh is a huge cricket fan and with his strong connections across the world he has used the power of sport to help his charitable aims. Since its launch AWARE has supported more than 17,000 children and young people.
DR ASHOK PATHAK MBE
Dr Pathak is a retired Orthopaedic Surgeon who retired from the National Health Service after 34 years' service. Previously he was the Chairman of the Negotiating Committee for the British Medical Association. Dr Pathak was involved with the International Doctors Forum and was a Trustee of BMA Charities. Currently, Dr Pathak is a member of Her Majesty's Court Service in the capacity of Medically Qualified Tribunal Member.He is a former first-class cricketer who played at County level in India (Ranji Trophy) and was an expert cricket analyst for the World Cup in 1996. Currently, he is a Trustee of Cricket Beyond Boundaries, a charity which supports the development of underprivileged cricketers from India. He was also a Governor at Hymers College and is currently an Ambassador for Hymers College.Dr Pathak was awarded an MBE in 2010 for his lifetime contribution to medicine in Yorkshire and India.
