We are very pleased to announce that Mrs Elizabeth Fothergill CBE, has agreed to take on the role of Patron of Children First Derby.
Mrs Fothergill was educated in Derby and then at Loughborough and De Montfort Universities. She joined the family manufacturing company, Pennine Healthcare and later became CEO. She was awarded a CBE for services to the healthcare products industry in 2013 and awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the University of Derby in 2014. In 2016 she was appointed as Chairman of Pennine Healthcare. Mrs Fothergill is currently His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire having been appointed by her late Majesty Queen Elizabeth in July 2020.
Mrs Fothergill visited our centre on Monday 12 June to learn more about our work and to interact with the staff, she was joined by Sir Stephen Moss, also a Patron of Children First Derby. During her visit she confirmed her acceptance of the position of Patron and offered to promote and help the work of the charity in every way possible.
Fred Jacques, Chair of Board of Trustees said: “I am absolutely delighted and grateful to Mrs. Fothergill for accepting our invitation to become a Patron of Children First Derby. I am sure that her experience and knowledge will be a source of inspiration and guidance for the charity “.