Councillor Asha Mattu is a respected public servant, community advocate, and philanthropist representing Graiseley ward in Wolverhampton since May 2018. Her journey in civic leadership is deeply rooted in her early years at Graiseley Primary School, where she supported children and families, building a reputation for care, equity, and advocacy.
Asha’s most defining achievement is the establishment of the Elias Mattu Foundation in 2019, created in honor of her late husband, former Mayor and long-serving Councillor Elias Mattu. The foundation has become a vital pillar of support in Wolverhampton—delivering food parcels during the COVID-19 pandemic, assisting vulnerable families, and addressing issues of social isolation and hardship. In just its first year, the foundation sustained nearly 500 residents weekly, with added backing from the City Council supplying food boxes for distribution across the city.
Her philanthropic leadership extends to fundraising and civic commemorations. In 2018, she presented £54,000 in donations to local charities, fulfilling her husband’s legacy of generosity, and later spearheaded initiatives such as the “Proud to Be Wolves” campaign, raising thousands more for community causes. In 2020, alongside city leaders, she inaugurated Elias Mattu Avenue, a lasting civic tribute to her husband’s decades of service.
Through her work, Councillor Mattu continues to embody resilience, compassion, and community solidarity. Her dedication ensures that the values of service, remembrance, and hope remain alive in Wolverhampton, uplifting present and future generations. (Royal Investure- Cabinet Members)
With this Royal Investiture honor as Cabinet Member, Councillor Asha Mattu’s legacy of public service and philanthropy will be celebrated among distinguished leaders and visionaries at the 8th WCH Royal Summit.
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