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The Old Elizabethan Association was founded in 1891 and has an elected Committee which includes a President, Secretary and Treasurer.
The Association runs an annual programme of events and recently launched its new website, Network OE, to provide members with resource to find old friends and establish new connections.
Lyndon Trott OBE was an elected Deputy in the States of Guernsey who served as the Chief Minister of Guernsey from 2008 to 2012.
After working in financial services locally and in the UK, and as a commercial fisherman alongside his father, he was the youngest member of the States when he was first elected in 2000. A Deputy for 25 years, for much of that period he has also retained commercial and voluntary roles in the finance industry. He retired from politics in 2025.
Lyndon is married and has three children.
John Fitzgerald was elected as a Jurat of the Royal Court of Guernsey in June 2026, recognising his contribution to the island community and marking an important new chapter in his career.
A graduate of the University of Plymouth, John is a professional photographer, licensed civil celebrant, and owner of Fitzgeralds Photographic Services, specialising in corporate, portrait, event, and wedding photography, as well as professional printing.
John has also made a significant contribution to the Channel Islands Air Search, providing dedicated leadership as Accountable Manager for eight years. After 31 years of volunteering with the charity, he stepped back from his volunteer role in 2025, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of service to the island community.
John is married to Lizzie and has four boys.
I was born into a farming family in Guernsey, but my mother was a teacher, and her brother, my uncle, attended Elizabeth College and gave me an insight into its potential. He went on to become a senior executive in a UK chemical firm, whereas I was less interested in science, and more into maths and English. I studied Accountancy, Finance and Economics at University before qualifying as a Chartered Accountant with PwC and working for 10 years in their London office in insurance. I'm now global head of risk and compliance for an insurance management business. Through my university years and career I have made friends around the world, and have worked in some pretty exotic places. That's the legacy which College gave me, the confidence to do anything and go anywhere, and still enjoy the company of my old school friends at OE events when we share stories of life's experiences and reminisce about the place where it all started. I'm sure my son, who is at College, is benefiting from it, like I did.
Martin is married to Hannah, and has one son, Thomas.
MEMBERSHIP OF THE OEA
The Old Elizabethan Association (OEA) is the vibrant membership organization for alumni of Elizabeth College. Our mission is to foster connections that last beyond your years at College. With a rich and diverse global community, we invite you to become a part of this lifelong network.
A full calendar of OEA events is organised by the College Development Office including the cherished Guernsey and London dinners to exciting sporting events and informal social events. The OEA proudly supports Elizabeth College with financial grants such as the refurbishment of the All-Terrain Pitch at Memorial Field.
Awards are another way the Association gives back to College, with contributions towards the cost of off-island courses and expeditions being made to deserving students. In the past awards have been made to support a variety of activities ranging from British Schools’ Exploring Society expeditions to music seminars ensuring students can pursue their passions beyond the classroom.
Finally, OE sport is thriving, with OE representatives for hockey, cricket, football, golf and many other sports. There are annual matches held throughout the year and for more information on how you can get involved, please contact the Development Office.
In 2024, we celebrate the 200th anniversary of the rechartering of Elizabeth College, a pivotal moment in our history that saw a revitalisation of the school, the fraternity and the enduring positive impact on the island. By joining the OEA you are becoming a part of a legacy that spans generations. Connect, engage, and thrive with us at the Old Elizabethan Association.
Since 2013, all students at Elizabeth College have been given the opportunity to join the OEA through termly instalments that span their time at school. This has been a great success and is building a young and vibrant membership. Any Old Elizabethans wishing to purchase life membership of the Association outside of this arrangement are required to make a payment of £500, however for 2024 only, we are offering a reduced joining fee for those OEs who are not yet members of the Association and are interested in signing up.
