Preston Grasshoppers
Community Foundation
Meet the Trustees
Play Belong Grow
Our trustees bring together a wealth of experience, passion, and commitment to guiding the Preston Grasshoppers Community Foundation. United by a shared belief in the power of rugby to inspire positive change, they provide the leadership, oversight, and vision that help our programmes grow. With backgrounds across sport, education, community development, and business, our trustees are dedicated to ensuring we create lasting opportunities for people of all ages to play, belong, and grow.
Nigel Taziker - Chairman of the Foundation
I am a Lancashire-based entrepreneur and business leader. I serve as Chairman at Taziker, supporting the strategic direction and long-term growth of the business. I am also Owner and Director of Shard Developments, Pondpride, Lujo and the Shard Riverside Inn, with a background in construction, development and long-term project delivery.
I care deeply about our local community and the positive role sport can play in people’s lives. I am passionate about creating opportunities and ensuring that rugby and community-based programmes are inclusive, accessible and capable of making a real difference. I look forward to working alongside the team to strengthen relationships, support local people and help build a sustainable and impactful future for the Preston Grasshoppers Community Foundation.
Lauren Sinnott - Trustee
I’m a Paediatric Sister with a special interest in children’s mental health, and a proud mum to a very enthusiastic young rugby player. I’m also a Trustee at the Preston Grasshoppers Foundation, where I’m passionate about using rugby to help young people grow in confidence, feel a sense of belonging, and build brighter futures.
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I believe in making wellbeing and opportunity accessible to all whether that’s through sport, volunteering, or simply creating spaces where communities can come together and thrive.
Sarah Burke - Trustee
I’m a proud mum of two rugby-loving teenagers aged 13 and 15. I work locally as a social worker, with a particular focus on mental health and wellbeing.
Preston Grasshoppers has been a big part of our family’s life, providing not just sport but a real sense of community. As a trustee, my hope is to help the Foundation share that same positive experience with the wider community, ensuring more families can benefit from the opportunities and support rugby provides.
Zoe Taziker - Trustee
I am a Mum of 5 and work as Children and Young Person’s Psychotherapist in various locations across Lancashire; I am passionate about supporting the physical and emotional wellbeing of young people.
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I am a proud trustee of Preston Grasshoppers Community Foundation because I have witnessed firsthand the positive impact that sports, in particular rugby can bring such as improved fitness, effective communication, teamwork, resilience, camaraderie and a sense of belonging.
Rob Mason - Trustee
I’ve been involved with Preston Grasshoppers since the age of five, progressing from Mini Juniors through to Senior Colts. I was proud to be part of a team that won the Lancashire Cup three consecutive years, and later captained Bishop Burton College to both Northern Counties and Agricultural College titles while completing my Diploma in Agriculture.
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After returning to Grasshoppers at 21, I played for the 3rd XV before moving into coaching. I am now Head Coach of the U12 Girls and the U12 North West Roses, and I am currently undertaking my Stage 1 ERCA coaching qualification.
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I’m passionate about the Foundation because rugby has given me so much — confidence, opportunity and lifelong friendships. I strongly believe everyone deserves the chance to fulfil their potential, and if we can positively influence even a small number of young lives through sport, that is a truly worthwhile achievement.