Become a life-changer. View our current vacancies now 0191 273 8891 central.office@changing-lives.org.uk Homepage > About Us > Our Patrons OUR PATRONS GENERAL LORD RAMSBOTHAM GCB CBE General Lord Ramsbotham held the position of Her Majesty’s Chief inspector for Prisons for England and Wales from 1995 to 2001 and has an extensive knowledge of the homeless sector. As a consequence he has great empathy and understanding of the issues confronting both individuals and society. We are most fortunate to benefit from his insights. CHARLIE CHARLTON Charlie Charlton is a well-known North East broadcaster. She is a great supporter of Changing Lives and is delighted to be our Patron. MIKE WORTHINGTON Mike Worthington OBE had a long association with the Community Foundation and led two campaigns on its behalf – one on youth homelessness and the Invest 2006 campaign, drawing attention to the funding crisis facing the voluntary sector in the region. As Deputy Chair of the Community Foundation, he was instrumental in setting up the NE Social Capital Forum, he chaired the Board of Northern Stage theatre and the Board of VONNE – the voluntary organisations north east network. Mike stood down as Chair of Changing Lives in 2010, after serving his term of office, but is proud to remain involved with Changing Lives as Patron. ABOUT US OUR HISTORY AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS THEORY OF CHANGE OUR PATRONS BOARD OF TRUSTEES MANAGEMENT TEAM CORPORATE INFORMATION HOW TO FIND US MAKE A DONATION Donate today and help us change the lives of more vulnerable people around the UK. DONATE BECOME A VOLUNTEER Volunteer with Changing Lives and help make a huge difference to the lives of thousands of vulnerable people and their families. VOLUNTEER MAKE A DONATION Donate today and help our dedicated staff and volunteers around the country continue to support over 14,000 people and their families every year. DONATE OUR GROUP ACCREDITATIONS ABOUT US About Us Services How You Can Help News & Blog TCUK Homes Veterans Gender Pay Reporting Careers Join our Newsletter How To Find Us FOLLOW US A A A CONTACT If you have any questions, need help or want to donate or volunteer, contact Changing Lives today. 0191 273 8891 central.office@changing-lives.org.uk Make a complaint © 2021 My CMS. All rights reserved. Changing Lives is the operating name of The Cyrenians. Registered Charity No. 500640 | Registered Company No. 995799 | Registered in England Registered Office: Unit D13, Marquis Court, 10th Avenue West, Team Valley, Gateshead, NE11 0RU Web Design by DigiPro Privacy Policy|Cookie Policy By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies