Charities and Patronages
Bedgebury National Pinetum - Honorary Friend Purpose: Collection of conifer trees, located in Kent. http://www.bedgeburypinetum.org.uk/
Brainwave - President Purpose: Charity providing therapy for children with developmental delay. http://www.brainwave.org.uk/
Breast Cancer Haven - Supports the physical and emotional needs of anyone affected by breast cancer
http://www.breastcancerhaven.org.uk/
Brendoncare Foundation - Patron Purpose: Charity dedicated to improving quality of life for older people, and operating residential homes. http://www.brendoncare.co.uk/
Caring for Life - Patron Purpose: Christian charity providing homeless people with accommodation, ongoing support and friendship. http://www.caringforlife.co.uk/
Central School of Ballet -: Patron Purpose: Ballet school based in central London. Organisation web site: http://www.centralschoolofballet.co.uk/
Chase Hospice Care for Children -: Patron Purpose: Charity supporting families with life-limited children, in south-west London, Surrey and Sussex. Organisation web site: http://www.chasecare.org.uk/
Childline - Patron Purpose: Free, confidential telephone helpline offering support for children and young people in the UK. http://www.childline.org.uk/
The Craft Guild of Chefs - Patron Purpose: Chefs' association, helping to increase standards of professional cooking and develop skills. http://www.craft-guild.org/
The David Lewis Centre - Patron. Purpose:
National Epilepsy Centre
www.davidlewis.org.uk
DELTA (Deaf Education through Listen and Talking)- Patron Purpose: Charity helping deaf children to communicate. http://www.deafeducation.org.uk/
Disability Initiative Patron Purpose: Charity supporting adults with physical disabilities in Surrey, Berkshire and Hampshire. http://www.disabilityinitiative.org.uk/
Dyslexia Action Patron Purpose: Provides services and support for people with dyslexia and literacy difficulties. http://www.dyslexiaaction.org.uk/
England Hockey Patron Purpose: Representative body for the sport of hockey in England. http://www.englandhockey.co.uk/
Friends of Southwark Cathedral Patron Purpose: Fundraisers working to conserve the ancient cathedral in Southwark, London. www.southwark.anglican.org/cathedral
The Friends of the Royal London Hospital Patron Purpose: Supports the work of the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel, London. http://www.bartsandthelondon.org.uk/
Gifts Direct (In Kind Direct) Advisory Committee Member Purpose: Charity distributing new goods, donated by manufacturers and retailers, to voluntary organisations. http://www.inkinddirect.org/
Girlguiding UK President Region: UK-wide Purpose: Movement offering girls and young women challenges and skills development opportunities. http://www.girlguiding.org.uk/
Greater London Fund for the Blind Patron Purpose: Raises funds for smaller charities for visually impaired people in London.http://www.glfb.org.uk/
The Halle Concerts Society Patron Purpose: Britain's longest-established symphony orchestra, based at the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. http://www.halle.co.uk/
The Healing Foundation Patron Purpose: Charity which champions the cause of people living with disfigurement and raises funds for research. http://www.thehealingfoundation.org/
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The Jill Dando Fund: Trustee Purpose: Appeal created after the murder of presenter Jill Dando, funding an institute of criminal research. http://www.jilldandofund.co.uk/
John Grooms Patron Purpose: Provides residential care and housing for disabled people, to give them greater independence. http://www.johngrooms.org.uk/
The Ladies' Ski Club Honorary Member Purpose: Promotes ski racing and good fellowship among British women skiers. http://www.ladiesskiclub.org/
The Lincoln and Welland Regiment Colonel-In-Chief Purpose: Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/
Lions Clubs International, Multiple District 105, British Isles and Ireland Patron Purpose: Network of clubs in the UK providing community service including fundraising and practical help. e: http://www.lions.org.uk/
The London Children's Flower Society Patron Purpose: Organisation web site:
MENCAP Patron Purpose: Learning disability charity, working with people with a learning disability and their families. http://www.mencap.org.uk/
The Meningitis Trust Patron Purpose: Charity supporting people who have experienced meningitis, and raising awareness of the disease. http://www.meningitis-trust.org/
Moor House School Patron Purpose: Co-educational school in Oxted, Surrey, for children with speech difficulties. http://www.moorhouseschool.co.uk/
The National Autistic Society Patron Purpose: Champions the rights of people with autism and aims to ensure that they receive quality services. http://www.nas.org.uk/
The New Haven Trust Patron Purpose:The trust of The New Haven Learning Centre for children with autism. http://www.newhavenlearningcentre.com/index.html
The Order of St. John Grand President Purpose: Order of the Crown, comprising St. John Eye Hospital in Jerusalem and St. John Ambulance Foundation. Organisation web site: http://www.orderofstjohn.org/
The Peckham Settlement Patron Purpose: Charity providing services for families, the elderly and the unemployed in south east London. http://www.peckhamsettlement.org.uk/
Queen Alexandra's Royal Army Nursing Corps Colonel In Chief Purpose: Army nursing unit providing care in the UK and overseas. www.army.mod.uk/qaranc
Royal Agricultural Society of England President for 2007 Purpose: Membership organisation seeking a sustainable future for British agriculture and the rural economy. http://www.rase.org.uk/
The Royal Bath and West of England Society - Patron http://www.bathandwest.co.uk/
Royal British Legion Women's Section Life Member Purpose: Section of the Royal British Legion for women who served in the Armed Forces. http://www.britishlegion.org.uk/
Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists Honorary Fellow Purpose: Dedicated to the study and advancement of the science and practice of obstetrics and gynaecology. http://www.rcog.org.uk/
Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists Patron Purpose: Professional body for speech and language therapists and support workers. Organisation web site: http://www.rcslt.org/
The Royal Windsor Horse Show Ball - patron
The Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID) Trustee Purpose: Aims to make daily life better for deaf and hard of hearing people through services and information. http://www.rnid.org.uk/
The Royal School for Deaf Children, Margate : Patron Purpose: Residential special school meeting the needs of severely and profoundly deaf pupils. Organisation web site: http://www.royalschoolfordeaf.kent.sch.uk/
The Royal Tennis Court, Hampton Court Palace : Honorary Member Purpose: Historic real tennis court in Hampton Court Palace. Organisation web site:
The Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation - Patron SVCS, MED, DISABLE, WELFARE
The South Alberta Light Horse Regiment Foundation Colonel-In-Chief Purpose: Organisation web site:
St Mary's Wrestwood Children's Trust Patron Purpose: School for children with special needs. Organisation web site: http://www.st-marys.bexhill.sch.uk/
Sunderland AFC Foundation Patron Purpose: Develops educational and community programmes in northern England, based around football. Organisation web site: www.safc.com/foundation
Surrey Community Development Trust Patron Purpose: Organisation web site: http://www.tomorrows-people.co.uk/
Tomorrow's People Member Patron Purpose: Charitable trust seeking to help people out of long-term unemployment or homelessness. Organisation web site: http://www.tomorrows-people.org.uk/
Toronto General Hospital Patron Purpose: Hospital based in Toronto, Canada, specialising in cardiac care and organ transplants. Organisation web site: www.uhn.ca/tgh
The Trust for Sick Children in Wales : Patron Purpose: Provides accommodation for the parents of sick children. Organisation web site:
The Two Moors Festival Member Patron: Two Moors Festival, Purpose: Annual music festival in Devon. http://www.thetwomoorsfestival.com/
Vision 2020: The Right to Sight - Initiative seeking to eliminate avoidable blindness in developing countries by the year 2020. Organisation web site: http://www.v2020.org/
Wallace Collection - Patron Purpose: London museum with a fine collection of art, paintings, furniture, armour and porcelain. Organisation web site: http://www.wallacecollection.org/
Wells Cathedral Girl Chorister Trust - Patron Raise funds and awareness of the Chorister Trust www.wells-cathedral-school.com
Wessex Heartbeat - Patron Regional charity supporting the work of the Wessex Cardiac Centre in Southampton General Hospital. Organisation web site: http://www.heartbeat.co.uk/
Wokingham Lions Club - member http://www.wokinghamlions.org.uk/
Wessex Youth Trust - Founders Young persons charity
Women in Business -Chairman
Promoting The Duke of Edinburgh's Award