Julia's House - Celebrity Patrons & Ambassadors

Celebrity Patrons & Ambassadors

Martin Clunes

Actor and presenter

Martin is a passionate supporter of Julia's House and played a major role in our Yellow Brick Road Appeal, which raised funds for the initial building of the hospice. He is now supporting our Pyjama Appeal to help us launch our overnight care.

Lesley Waters

Presenter and author

Lesley has recently become a Julia's House patron. As well as her regular appearances on Ready Steady Cook, Lesley has also presented Can't Cook, Won't Cook and made guest appearances on Food & Drink. She's also written several cookery books and currently hosts cookery days at her home in Dorset. Lesley kindly hosted a cookery session for siblings of the affected children at Julia's House and is also supporting the Pyjama Appeal.

Chris Jarvis

Presenter on CBBC

Chris is a long-term supporters and unsurprisingly is wonderful with the children at Julia's House. Chris attends our annual family BBQ event in the summer and always provides much entertainment for all attendees. Chris comments: "Julia's House, as well as being a building, is a wonderful community of the most fantastic people. Thanks for having me on board as one of your patrons!"

Harry Redknapp

Manager, Tottenham Hotspur

Much-loved Harry Redknapp has been a long-standing ambassador for Julia's House. The manager of Tottenham Hotspur said: "The care that Julia's House gives to terminally-ill children and the support that they provide to their families is vital. I'm a father myself, but I can't imagine what it must be like for these families. The pressures must be immense. At Julia's House they concentrate on making sure that every day is special for these children and that the whole family gets the support they need. We can all do something to help these children and families by supporting Julia's House. I urge you to do the same and together we can make sure that their vital work is available for future generations."

Debra Stephenson

Actress and comedienne

New patron Debra is a well-known face to British TV audiences both as an actress in such popular dramas as Bad Girls, Coronation Street and, most recently, Waterloo Road, but also as a talented impressionist.
Guests at the Julia's House Enchanted Garden Ball were treated to a sample of her hilarious and versatile impersonations - and she sang for them, too.
This was the first time Debra had come on board as a Julia's House supporter, quickly followed by an energetic performance in the Hospice 5K!
Debra is certainly setting a fine example for others to follow. She says: "Please support your local children's hospice and do what you can. I am proud to be an ambassador for Julia's House."

Minette Walters

Author

Also a new patron, world famous crime writer Minette lives in Dorchester with her husband and pets. Minette has kindly supported us through television programmes and the use of her house as a meeting point for supporters in the Dorchester area.

Edward Fox OBE

Actor

Actor Edward Fox has an impressive list of theatre, television and film credits, including nearly 40 of the latter since first seen in bit roles in the 1960s. He has been a patron of Julia's House for many years.

Liz Yelling

Athlete

Liz was Team GB's top finisher in the Athens 2004 Marathon where she finished in 25th place. In 2006 she claimed her first major championship medal with bronze in the marathon at the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. She lives in Poole with her husband, Martin Yelling, and has visited the hospice to meet Chloe Hixson, our very own aspiring Paralympian (pictured).

Ambassadors

The Hon. Mrs Pamela Drax

Ambassador

"Julia's House is essential, as it is the only children's hospice actually in Dorset and they need funds."

Annette Brooke

Liberal Democrat MP for Mid-Dorset & North Poole

"It is vital the community ensure that Julia's House's vital work is available for future generations."