# Countess of Wessex is ChildLine's first patron

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2005/04/23/countess-wessex-childline039s-first-patron/
- Published: 2005-04-23T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex has become the first patron of ChildLine,
the children’s helpline charity.
In her first engagement as patron, the Countess
presented the first ever Patron’s Awards to key supporters of ChildLine at an event
at the BT Tower. Some of the supporters had been involved since the charity’s launch.

The Countess has been an active supporter of ChildLine during its 18th year, making
visits to the charity’s centres in Leeds and Manchester as well as officially opening
ChildLine’s premises in East London in 2002.

The Countess’ future engagements as Patron of ChildLine will include a Gala Dinner
at London’s Banqueting House this autumn, in aid of ChildLine and Monaco-based charity
Mission enfance.

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