Len Medlock

21/03/1924 – 25/04/2013

Beginnings

Len Medlock, grew up in the Fenside area of Boston.

Schooling

Between 1935 and 1940, Len attended Boston Grammar School.

Military Service

At the end of World War 2, Len served in the Navy. 

Family

In April 1949 Len married Brenda. They had two children Thea and David.

Work life

Len worked as a engineer for different firms before Westinghouse in Chippenham before starting his own business with Geoff Hebron.

Business Man

Geoff and Len’s successfully aerospace business was sold to Sitec which was then acquired by Belcan in 2019.

His Trust

In 1986 Len Medlock set-up the Medlock Charitable Trust.

Philanthropy

Len’s trusts have made grants of over £26m for good causes in the  Boston, Bath and Bristol areas.

LMVC

The Len Medlock Voluntary Centre was designed and built by the Boston Volunteer Centre Charity which was largely funded by the Medlock Charitable Trust.

The Future

Following Len’s passing, his son David is now a trustee of the Medlock Charitable Trust which continues to support charities and good causes in Boston.

Tributes

"Despite his tremendous success in business he was a quiet, unassuming and modest man – easily underestimated but always willing to help his fellow man without need for attention."

David Medlock
Len’s Son

"He was always happiest in the background, helping out on the cash desk at school fetes and playing with his nieces and nephews at family gatherings. His wife, children and grandchildren together with his wider family were his life."

David Medlock
Len’s Son

HRH Princess Royal

Officially opened Len Medlock Voluntary Centre on Wednesday 8th March 2000.