Patron & Ambassadors
We're incredibly lucky to be supported by so many talented, influential people here at Rose Road. Our Ambassadors help to inspire people to support our charity, they tell people about what we do and help to extend our reach in the community.
Our Association's Patron, Dame Esther Rantzen, is passionate about our cause.
"I am extremely proud to be Patron of The Rose Road Association. They provide an invaluable lifeline to the parents of hundreds of children and young people with complex disabilities health needs. It is more important than ever that we continue to raise awareness and combat the social barriers our disabled young people face. I encourage you all to support the wonderful work Rose Road does to support disabled young people to lead a fulfilled and happy life."
Paul Murray MBE
Ambassador
With over 25 years supporting Rose Road, Paul was awarded an MBE largely in recognition of this work.
Geoff Holt MBE DL
Ambassador
Yachtsman, motivational speaker and wheelchair user, Geoff is greatly involved in Rose Road alongside running chartered boat trips for disabled people through his foundation Wetwheels.
Mike Andrews
Ambassador
Helping to organise multiple events with the fundraising team, Mike has helped raise a lot of money for the charity.
Nina Basset
Ambassador
Nina and her late husband, world renowned sommelier Gerald Basset OBE, have been wonderful friends of Rose Road raising over £15,000 for the charity.
Alice Carroll
Ambassador
Alice is the granddaughter of Founder Leonora Welch, and is continuing the family commitment to Rose Road. Mum of 3 Alice is also the founder of coaching business hummingbeeworks.com.
Bruce Elkins FCA
Ambassador
Retired Chartered Accountant and former Partner at Azets, Bruce takes on many personal fundraising challenges for Rose Road and organises several corporate fundraising events every year.
Alan Blair MBE
Ambassador
With connections to Rose Road since 1988 through the New Forest Rotary Club Alan was impressed by our services and inspired by our young people.
Martin Jay CBE DL
Ambassador
Martin was one of the ambassadors involved in the fundraising for The Bradbury Centre, helping to raise £5 million for the facilities.
Karl and Kim Simmonds
Ambassador
Parents of the lovely April, Karl and Kim are one of our Rose Road families. They support us through running events across the year.
Nina Schofield
Ambassador
Singer and songwriter Nina says “Rose Road is a fantastic charity and their continued support of children and families in the area I grew up in is inspiring.”
Chris Smith
Ambassador
Involved in a variety of ways with his wife Fiona, Chris has been instrumental in developing our partnership with The St. James’s Place Foundation.
Kerry Swain
Ambassador
Journalist Kerry Swain has interviewed parents and heard first-hand the vital role Rose Road plays for those families. Kerry has even done a skydive to help raise money!
Clive and Eryl Thompsett
Ambassador
Partnering with Rose Road for over 18 years, Clive and Eryl rogularly speak out at events across the Country, preading awareness of our work.
Clare Talks
Ambassador
Director of Community Service and Geography Don at Winchester College Clare has hosted events, fundraised, and spoken out so passionately about Rose Road’s work.
Richard and Jane Smith
Ambassador
Richard facilitated the ongoing partnership between Rose Road and Paris Smith LLP Solicitors and with Jane, has continued to provide support for over 20 years.
Nick Vaughan
Ambassador
Senior Partner of Paris Smith LLP Solicitors, Nick has been working alongside Rose Road for many years.
Michael Kurn
Ambassador
Southampton TV presenter and broadcaster Michael has been involved with Rose Road since presenting the Dinner Dance event in 2012.
Janice Viveash
Ambassador
Janice was the Appeal Director fundraising to build the Bradbury Centre in 2003. Now retired, Janice still likes to keep up to date with the work of Rose Road.
Chris White and Gay Drysdall
Ambassador
Daughters of Leonora Welch, who helped found Rose Road in 1952, these ladies grew up alongside the charity. In turn, their daughters Alice Carroll and Angela Howes now continue to build on this wonderful legacy of support.
