Eric Edwards, Baron Chelmer

Eric Cyril Boyd Edwards, Baron Chelmer , previously styled Sir Eric Edwards, (9 October 1914 – 3 March 1997) was an English solicitor and organiser for the Conservative Party. He was Chairman of the National Executive Committee of the National Union of Conservative and Unionist Associations from 1957 to 1965, and Joint Treasurer of the party from 1965 to 1977. a solicitor and Liberal councillor.

With Oliver Poole, he transformed party funding by setting a quota for subscription revenue from each constituency branch, When Macmillan retired that year, he got The Lord Chelmer to sound out The Earl of Home as his successor, with the party split between Quintin Hogg and Rab Butler.

Personal life He married Enid Harvey in 1939; they had one son.

Other interests He was on the board of directors of several companies. He enjoyed sailing, especially catamarans, and was involved with music charities.