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My story

 
Richard was always a lot more than the Zopa CEO. To those who knew him or worked with him, he was simply an amazing human being. Passionate, inspirational, possessed of an extraordinary creativity, intelligence and gentleness - a husband, a leader, a father, and a friend.

Over the years that many of us have known Richard, he was unceasing in his commitment to his family and friends, to the companies he was involved in, and the individuals he worked with. His understanding of people was unerring, and he would do whatever he was able to bring out the full potential of those he knew. We have all benefited from the times we spent with him, and become better people through his efforts.

His passing leaves us all with a hole in our lives that is uniquely Richard.

To see the messages that have been left for Richard and his family, please click here

If you would like to give in his memory, instead of flowers, his wife Krys has asked that we collect for a charity - Pancreatic Cancer UK.

Many thanks to Wellington Partners for their generous offline donation of £2000, "With our heartfelt sympathy".

Pancreatic Cancer UK is committed to fighting pancreatic cancer through research, awareness, information and support and other projects of benefit to pancreatic cancer patients. The charity aims to raise awareness of cancer of the pancreas to aid earlier diagnosis and to stimulate and enable more research into better detection and treatment. It provides a central resource of information on pancreatic cancer to patients, caregivers and GPs and a national support network.

Just a gift from a Zopa member Donation by chancer1967 09/01/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A true leader, with intellect, vision, patience, encouragement and a mischievous sense of fun Donation by Andy 09/01/07  

£350.00 + £98.72 Gift Aid

My heartfelt sympathy goes out to Krystyna, Ella, Thomas, Peter and Zoe. Such a sad loss. Donation by Helen Geldart 21/12/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Richard was a great inspiration and supporter of us at moonfruit. He will be sorely missed. Donation by Joe White 19/12/06  

£250.00

Richard was always good fun to work with Donation by John Roome 18/12/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

In memory of an outstanding entrepreneur and an extraordinary man. Donation by Atlas Venture 14/12/06  

£250.00

Really sad news - only just read of it Donation by Christopher Blishen 28/11/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Richard inspired so many, and always will. Donation by Jackie Danicki 25/11/06  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Richard was a star and it is shocking that his light has gone. Donation by Chris Skinner 23/11/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

It was a pleasure working with Richard. Our deepest condolence to his family. Donation by Edelman 13/11/06  

£50.00

Thank you for everything. You're greatly missed, and fondly remembered. Donation by David & Oksana 11/11/06  

£150.00 + £42.31 Gift Aid

Thank you for your inspiration Donation by Iain Newton 07/11/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Richard was hugely admired by all that knew him - it was an honour. Donation by From the team at Equifax Plc 02/11/06  

£250.00

It was a pleasure to know Richard Donation by Mark Gaunt 30/10/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Always cheerful and good to know Donation by Keith Backwell 30/10/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Thanks for the great opportunities you've given us - we'll continue your vision as well as we can. Donation by Tiptonites 30/10/06  

£57.50

My hearfelt condolences to Krys and the kids. Love obi Donation by Obi Felten 29/10/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

The messages say it all - what a great guy - may his memory live on in ZOPA - We are sure it will. Donation by Pete 27/10/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

With love and best wishes from everyone at Smarter Donation by Smarter Communications 26/10/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Donation by Neil Bowman 25/10/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

With deepest sympathy Donation by IDEO 25/10/06  

£100.00

Donation by William Corke 25/10/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

a very sad loss for everyone Donation by Nigel Frith 25/10/06  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 25/10/06  

£75.00 + £21.15 Gift Aid

Donation by Thomas Barker 25/10/06  

£70.00 + £19.74 Gift Aid

Donation by Andrew Jacobs 25/10/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Our thoughts and prayers are with Krys and family. Donation by Alison and David Hearn and family 24/10/06  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Courageous as ever! Donation by Gary Wigglesworth 24/10/06  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Richard's energy and vision were infectious. My heartfelt condolences to his family and to Zopa. Donation by Bernee D. L. Strom 23/10/06  

£200.00

Zopa will be sooo big. It's a great testament to Richard's brilliance and tenacity. Donation by Roderick Banner 23/10/06  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £5,992.50
  Offline donations: £2,000.00
  Gift Aid plus supplement: £856.03

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