In Memory of Jon Prior

It was with immense sadness that we announced the unexpected death of Jon Prior, SoLO’s Treasurer Trustee.

Jon joined SoLO as a financial consultant to cover the maternity leave of its Finance Manager, Lesley Beer.  As a Chartered Accountant, who was offering consultancies to various companies, Jon supported SoLO’s finance department on a part time basis and ensured all financial functions were conducted appropriately. 

Jon willingly accepted an invitation to become a Trustee of SoLO in 2018 and served in the capacity of Treasurer.  He brought to the role sound financial knowledge and experience to guide the Board in making sound financial decisions to discharge their responsibilities as the governing body of SoLO responsible for the charity’s finances. 

During the last 6 years Jon has been so committed to SoLO, giving freely of his time to both review its accounts and support development of the staff team.  During the Pandemic his essential catch phrase was ‘Cash is King’, highlighting that an organisation cannot function without a healthy bank balance to meet its commitments.  He was not averse to taking risks where necessary to achieve SoLO’s developments.  

He has been a much-valued colleague and friend to members of the Board, and staff with whom he worked, a great sounding board at times of making difficult decisions.  He was someone not afraid to challenge but in the nicest possible way with his good sense of humour and positive view of life. 

He will be greatly missed by all those at SoLO who knew him and we give thanks for his life and contribution to SoLO. 

At his funeral it was highlighted the value he got from being a SoLO volunteer and how much SoLO meant to him.  The family honoured Jon’s memory beautifully, by requesting donations for SoLO, in his memory, which raised £1145 ensuring that his legacy of kindness and generosity continues to make a positive impact.