Tom Tatham, secretary of the Orphanage Cup, passed away aged 72 on Christmas Eve. He held many roles in the charity event for nearly 40 years and was also a steward at Blackburn Rovers. His passion and commitment in helping to stage the Orphanage Cup helped to ensure tens of thousands of pounds was raised for Child Action North West. The Orphanage Cup, which has been played in Blackburn since 1952, has featured some of the longest established companies and associations. Most amateur footballers in the borough will have competed in the tournament. Tom and wife Carole started helping with the Orphanage Cup in 1982. Tom also played in the cup himself and for various other football and cricket teams.
THE former Vice President of Child Action North West is being remembered a year after his death for his work supporting young people. Trevor Booth died aged 86 on Sunday, December 8, 2019 and now, CANW and his family have paid tribute to his support for what was then, Blackburn Orphanage as well as the campaigning he did throughout his life for the organisation. CEO of CANW, Sue Cotton, said: “He was a passionate advocate of supporting children and young people now, recognising that children can benefit so much from getting the right support at the right time. “That’s why Trevor always fundraised for CANW, through the Orphanage cup raising thousands over the years, supporting our Foster Care campaigns and always speaking out for our children. We miss Trevor hugely, he will always be part of our CANW family and we are honoured to have been part of his.”