Hourglass welcome Baroness Hughes of Stretford as new Patron for England

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Hourglass welcome Baroness Hughes of Stretford as new Patron for England
Hourglass, the only UK-wide charity dedicated to ending the abuse, harm, exploitation and neglect of older people, is pleased to announce that Baroness Hughes of Stretford has agreed to support the charity as its Patron for England.

Baroness Hughes brings extensive experience from across public service and academia. She previously served as Deputy Mayor of Greater Manchester, with responsibility for policing, crime, criminal justice and fire, and has held senior academic roles focused on social policy and public service reform. Throughout her career, she has been a strong advocate for safeguarding, equality and protecting people at risk.

As Patron for England, Baroness Hughes will support Hourglass’s work to raise awareness of abuse of older people and to strengthen policy, practice and accountability across England.
 

Richard Robinson
Hourglass CEO
Richard Robinson, Chief Executive of Hourglass, said:
“We are delighted that Baroness Hughes has agreed to support Hourglass as our Patron for England. Her deep understanding of safeguarding, criminal justice and social policy, alongside her academic background, makes her a powerful ally in our work to ensure abuse of older people is no longer ignored.”

 

Baroness Hughes of Stretford
Hourglass Patron for England
Baroness Hughes of Stretford said:
“Abuse of older people remains too often hidden and misunderstood, despite its devastating impact. Hourglass plays a crucial role in supporting victim-survivors and pushing for better prevention and protection. I am very pleased to support the charity as Patron for England and to help amplify this vital work.”


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Hourglass is urging those keen to support the charity to donate by visiting  www.wearehourglass.org/donate or Text SAFER to 70460 to donate £10. Texts cost £10 plus one standard rate message and you’ll be opting in to hear more about our work and fundraising via telephone and SMS. If you’d like to give £10 but do not wish to receive marketing communications, text SAFERNOINFO to 70460.
 

Hourglass media contacts:

Richard Robinson, CEO 
richardrobinson@wearehourglass.org | 07552 245232 / 07807 229447

Veronica Gray, Deputy CEO / Policy Director
veronicagray@wearehourglass.org | 07496 663816


Notes to Editors:

  • Hourglass is the only UK-wide charity focused solely on the abuse and neglect of older people.
  • Every year, one in six people over 60 experience abuse – that’s around 2.6 million older people.
  • The charity provides a free 24/7 helpline (0808 808 8141), community-based support, and policy advocacy to end the abuse of older people.
 
About Hourglass

Hourglass is a UK-wide charity with a presence in all four nations. It aims to protect and prevent the abuse of vulnerable older people by raising awareness of the issues, encouraging education and giving information and support to those in need. It has the only national freephone helpline dedicated to this cause, open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, on 0808 808 8141 for confidential support and information.
 
www.wearehourglass.org 
 
Hourglass is a registered charity in England and Wales (1140543), and also in Scotland (SC046278)
 
 

The charity is urging anyone who can support our work to donate by visiting www.wearehourglass.org/donate
or Text SAFER to 70460 to donate £10.

Texts cost £10 plus one standard rate message and you’ll be opting in to hear more about our work and fundraising via telephone and SMS. If you’d like to give £10 but do not wish to receive marketing communications, text SAFERNOINFO to 70460.
 
 

 

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