Trevor Hemmings


Trevor James Hemmings is a British billionaire businessman.

Early life

Hemmings was born in Woolwich, London, the son of a Royal Ordnance factory worker father. During the Second World War, the Royal Ordnance was relocated to Lancashire, and the family moved there when he was aged five.

Career

Hemmings owns Preston North End F.C. Northern Trust Co. Ltd, Classic Lodges Ltd. and Trust Inns Ltd. He also owns over 100 racehorses, three of which won the Grand National: Hedgehunter, Ballabriggs and Many Clouds.
In 2009 it was stated by the Sunday Times Rich List that Hemmings had lost £700m because of a collapse in the price of Royal Bank of Scotland shares, making him only the ninth richest man in the North West and the 178th in the country. The Rich List editor, Ian Coxon, said the drop in Hemmings' fortunes had been caused by the decrease in value of his North West property portfolio as well as his share investment.

Philanthropy

He provided the funds for the S.A.F.E centre, a project helping the victims of sexual violence in Preston, Lancashire.

Recognition

Hemmings was appointed Commander of the Royal Victorian Order in the 2011 Birthday Honours for his service with The Princess Royal Trust for Carers, now renamed Carers Trust.

Personal life

Hemmings is married to Eve, and they have three sons and one daughter.
He "lives primarily on the Isle of Man".