Matt Spencer Fund
In Memory
Matt Spencer, who sadly passed away on 26 September 2001 aged just 23 years, epitomised student volunteering. He cared deeply about people, the exploitation and oppression they face, and passionately challenged it with his lateral approach.
Matt became involved with Student Community Action at Queen Mary and Westfield College (now Queen Mary, University of London) where he became the SCA officer. The following year he was elected Vice President Education and Representation at the Students’ Union and joined the Trustee Board of Student Volunteering UK as a student director.
He was a prime mover in setting up the London branch of Student Volunteering UK putting together a bid for the London Development Worker and successfully moving a motion to the University of London Council that the worker be based at ULU.
Matt’s commitment, enthusiasm and sense of fun inspired us all and will always continue to do so. He is greatly missed by many people.
The Fund
His family have set up a fund in his memory to recognise the work of outstanding student volunteers. The fund intends to award one outstanding student each academic year with an award in the form of an inscribed tankard (Matt always enjoyed a drink or two), a cheque for £100 and a bottle of champagne.
The fund invites all student volunteering groups to nominate up to two student volunteers from their group who they feel particularly stand out and are deserving of ‘The Matt Spencer Award’. Students may nominate themselves or have someone else nominate them.
Matt Spencer Award 2008
