PATRONS & AMBASSADORS
Our patrons and ambassadors bring a wide range of experience, knowledge and social presence to our organisation, and contribute to our services and strategic direction. Their different backgrounds help to promote our charity, as well as the needs of Carers and those they care for.
Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable
Patron
“I am delighted to be Patron of Crossroads Care which does a wonderful job supporting carers and those who need care. The voluntary sector is carrying a large share of the burden of supporting carers, with the retreat – under financial constraints – of control and local government. Crossroads makes a massive contribution.”
Pictured from left to right at our 2022 AGM, York House, Twickenham: The former Mayor of Richmond; one of our carers, Vera, 96; Sir Vince; and another of carers Joyce, 92.
The Rt Hon Sir Vince Cable was Secretary of State for Business Innovation and Skills and President of the Board of Trade (2010-2015). He was Member of Parliament for Twickenham 1997-2015; Deputy Leader of the Lib Dems 2007-2010 and Shadow Chancellor 2003-2010. He was the Leader of the Liberal Democrats 2017-2019; he has served as Member of Parliament for Twickenham 1997-2015, 2017-2019.
Caitlin Limmer
Ambassador
“I am honoured to be an ambassador for Crossroads Care. I have run, swum and cycled many tough endurance events in my life as well as being critically ill and living with blood cancer, but being a carer is, without doubt, the hardest challenge I have had to face.
“I hope in my role, I can help raise awareness of the multitude of difficulties carers encounter mentally and practically, and educate our community about the fantastic work Crossroads Care does.”
Jacki Piper
Ambassador
Jacki, who made her name by starring in the Carry on films including Carry on Matron, has a remarkable connection to Crossroads Care.
Our charity originated from the TV show Crossroads which featured a storyline in which motel owner Meg Richardson, played by Noele Gordon, looked after her disabled son, Sandy. This created such interest among real-life carers that programme makers ATV donated £10,000 towards a caring-for-carers pilot scheme, which became the start of Crossroads Care branches across the country.
Not only did Jacki appear in the original Crossroads television show as an extra when she was starting out on her successful acting career, she is currently in ITVX drama Nolly which depicts the life of Crossroads actress Noele Gordon, played by Helena Bonham Carter.
Jacki’s husband, Douglas, who was sadly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2015, was cared for by our charity, so Jacki knows all too well the challenges that face carers and how we support them.
‘I cannot praise highly enough the work that Crossroads Care does to support carers. I was bowled over by the team, who are so kind and cared so well for my husband Douglas,’ says Jacki.
Jacqueline Clarke
Ambassador
We are delighted to welcome actress Jacqueline as a charity ambassador. Jacqueline most recently appeared in The Thursday Murder Club, and has many other acting credits to her name including Doc Martin, Last of the Summer Wine and Dave Allen at Large.
