Our Founder

Stephanie Roberts is the member of our Trustee board who is passionate about tackling loneliness for the bereaved. She has a firm grasp on everything financial. Stephanie has been working with accounts since she was 16, doing manual wages. She has a total of 20 years of experience balancing books and working with accounting for several different companies and the Widows Empowerment Trust has had a huge benefit from working with her on a regular basis. Stephanie was originally born in Malta, but moved to the south of Wales after two years. She still feels more Welsh than Maltese and loves a bit of Rugby! Other than volunteering, Stephanie has two sons that she enjoys spoiling.

Veronica is a passionate and skilful volunteer, who is determined to improve the lives of  those in need of support as well as help with tackling loneliness. After acquiring a Degree from the University of Lagos, she later moved to Italy, where she began to pursue health care. Although she has always been passionate about helping people, her passion for improving the lives of widows started when she lost her dad in 2012. Sadly, Veronica´s mother was a victim of traumatising traditional and cultural abuse associated with widows. This experience had a severe impact on her mother's mental health, and Veronica has been involved in helping widows and widowers ever since.  

My name is Augustina Eze Onwugghai. I was born in Delta State, Nigeria, and in 2002, I migrated to Spain in search of new opportunities. After experiencing the heartbreaking loss of my husband in 2013, I eventually relocated to England in 2020 to rebuild my life and continue my journey of service to others.

Caring for people has always been my calling. I have worked as a carer and support worker for many years, dedicating my life to improving the well-being of others. My deep passion for helping those in need inspired me to pursue a BSc (Hons) in Health and Social Care.

One of the causes closest to my heart is supporting widows who, like myself, have experienced the devastating impact of loss. When I lost my husband in a tragic workplace accident, I was left feeling empty, numb, and isolated. The trauma of bereavement made me realize the profound loneliness that many widows endure. Through my personal experience, I have developed an unwavering commitment to tackling loneliness and emotional distress among widows, providing them with the support and understanding that I once longed for.

Beyond my professional and academic journey, I have been actively involved in bereavement support, helping individuals navigate their grief and find hope in their healing process. My mission is to create a compassionate community where no widow feels alone, ensuring they receive the care, encouragement, and companionship they deserve.

I believe that true healing comes from connection, and I am devoted to making a positive impact in the lives of those who are grieving, offering them a guiding light through their darkest moment