Andrew Harvey became President of the Meningitis Trust in the UK in 1997. A former BBC TV and ITN news presenter, Andrew now runs his own media company. He personally experienced the terrifying nature of meningitis when his daughter contracted it in 1998.

“I understand in a very personal way how vital the Trust’s work is. I am delighted and proud to represent such a worthwhile organisation"

The Trust is delighted to have Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex as its royal patron. Since becoming our Royal Patron, the Countess has help to launch a number of key initiatives for the Trust, including our Support for Life campaign, our learning website for children, teachers and parents, and our services in Northern Ireland.

“In 2003 I was delighted to be invited to become the Royal Patron of the Meningitis Trust. It gave me an opportunity to look closely into the work of the charity and I was impressed by the tremendous support offered by the Trust to thousands of individuals and families affected by meningitis across the UK and Ireland. The fight against meningitis must go on as long as it is needed. It is only with the continued support of individuals and organisations that the Meningitis Trust can look forward to a future helping people in need”

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Rowan Williams has supported the work of the Trust since becoming a patron in 2003. He has very personal understanding of the impact of meningitis, having been left with a hearing impairment through contracting meningitis as a child. The Archbishop helped us launch our work with black and minority ethnic communities.

Dr Mark Porter has been a patron at the Trust for many years.
As a well known media medic, and GP in the Stroud area, Mark has supported the Trust in its awareness raising campaigns.
He has also helped raise vital funds.