A TRUST fund set up in memory of a gifted banker has paid out awards on the second anniversary of his death.
Anjool Malde’s parents, Naina and Bharat, who live in Yarm, near Stockton, helped by his closest friends, David Langer, Irra K and Ravi Chopra, set up a memorial fund to maintain a lasting legacy and to support causes and initiatives the Oxford graduate was passionate about.
The 24-year-old fell 80ft from the roof terrace at the upmarket city restaurant Coq d’Argent, in London, on July 5, 2009.
Mr Malde’s former university, St Peter’s College, Oxford, has received £1,000 through the Anjool Malde Scholarship and an extra £1,000 to mark the college’s 50th anniversary celebrations.
The winners of a share of £500 in the Excellence in Student Journalism Awards are Beth McKernan and Elizabeth Porter, with James Rothwell a runner-up.
The 2011 AMMT Music Talent of the Year Award has been handed to Kiran Hungin, who uses her western and Indian influences to create music.
New initiative the AMMT Fellowship will award one student £1,000 and a month’s work experience with Rajeeb Dey, chief executive of Enternships.com and the co-founder of StartUp Britain.
Entries can be submitted to e n t e r n s h i p s . c o m / A M M T Fellowship and will close on Friday, July 15.
Mr Malde’s supporters have adopted Asia Rocks! as a remembrance event for him this year.
Anjool’s father, Mr Malde, said: “We are grateful to all the many friends and wellwishers who help tirelessly with carrying on Anjool’s legacy and for the generous donations from so many sources.
“We are proud to lend our support to the Asia Rocks!
concert that Anjool’s friends will be attending from as far away as San Francisco, Dubai and Hong Kong.”
He added: “We extend warm congratulations and best wishes to all the worthy beneficiaries of the Anjool Awards.”
Last year, Anjool’s Memorial Concert and Helen Tucker’s 10km Tees Valley charity run raised about £1,500 each.
Melissa Holloway is planning a 100m charity bike ride in September to raise money for the trust.
The former pupil at Conyers and Egglescliffe schools graduated from Oxford University aged 20.
His death came just days after his employers, Deutsche Bank, launched an investigation into an internet prank on a financial website.
To donate, visit anjool.org
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