Eileen Perry MBE DL – a well respected business leader, philanthropist, and passionate advocate for community causes across the East Midlands.
Eileen, Managing Director and Founder of ER Recruitment, brings a long-standing commitment to supporting families, promoting positive mental health, and championing initiatives that make a tangible difference to people’s lives. Her support of the Bodie Hodges Foundation has grown over several years, with personal and professional involvement in flagship events such as the Supper Club, Freddie’s Festive Fun Run, and the recent Stomp Round Leicester campaign.
Speaking about her new role, Eileen said:
“Becoming a Patron of The Bodie Hodges Foundation is a true honour and something that is very close to my heart. When I founded ER Recruitment, it was with the belief that business should be a force for good, and supporting our local community has always been at the centre of everything I do.
Supporting families through grief, and the unimaginable loss of their loved ones is a cause that resonates so strongly with me and from the very first time I met the team at Bodie Hodges, I was struck by their compassion, strength and drive to make a difference.
Since then, my collaboration with the Foundation has grown over the years, and it’s been a privilege for both myself and the ER team to support initiatives such as the Supper Club, Freddie’s Festive Fun Run, and most recently, the Stomp Round Leicester campaign. Each project has highlighted just how vital the Foundation’s work is, and how deeply it impacts lives.
This new chapter as Patron is just the beginning. I’m truly excited to stand beside this incredible charity and explore even more ways we can support their mission to give families a voice, create safe spaces for grief, and bring light to even the darkest moments.”
Donna Hodges, Co-Founder of the Bodie Hodges Foundation, said:
“We are thrilled and deeply honoured to welcome Eileen Perry MBE DL as our very first Patron. Eileen’s unwavering support, her shared values, and her dedication to community and family mirror everything we stand for. She has already made such a powerful impact through her involvement in our projects, and we are incredibly excited about the future of our work together.”
Gemma Orton, Chair of Trustees of the Bodie Hodges Foundation, said:
“The alignment between Eileen’s values and ours couldn’t be stronger – it’s what makes this partnership so meaningful. We are an entirely natural fit and that feels super special. This is an incredibly exciting appointment for us as a charity and a proud moment”.
With this appointment, the Foundation aims to continue to strengthen its reach, raise greater awareness of its mission, and build new partnerships to support bereaved families across the region and beyond.
