TV chef and presenter becomes new patron at Age Concern Hampshire

The group announced that the celebrity, who has written several cookbooks as well as presented several television shows, has agreed to become the patron of the charity.

Clodagh runs her 100-acre sustainable farm, Broadspear in Hampshire where she lives and works.

She is the author of eight cookbooks, including most recently In Minutes and Clodagh’s Weeknight Kitchen.

Her latest book In Minutes is a Number 1 best-seller in both the UK and Ireland. Clodagh is a food columnist for the Sunday Times Magazine and a resident chef on ITV’s This Morning show. She has also hosted 5 of her own TV series.

Clodagh said she has chosen to become involved with Age Concern Hampshire in their mission to enhance the well-being of older people in the county and will play an important part in championing their cause and helping them achieve their charitable goals.

Helen Callen, CEO for Age Concern Hampshire, said: "We are delighted to welcome Clodagh as our patron. Clodagh’s generosity in giving her time to support older people in Hampshire will make such a difference in raising our profile and generating support for our essential services.

"Today's visit to our Frogmore Care and Wellbeing Centre has enabled Clodagh to see how our staff care for those not only with Dementia but those who are physically frail and how the service also supports carers giving them much-needed respite whilst knowing that their loved one is receiving the support they need.

"We are very much looking forward to working with Clodagh over the coming months and showing her the many ways in which Age Concern Hampshire supports older people."

As patron, Clodagh will raise awareness of the charity, support key initiatives and promote projects so the charity can continue to deliver its key services.

This invaluable support will be vital in allowing Age Concern Hampshire to further its reach and expand their ability to support local communities.

Clodagh said: "I am so honoured to become the patron of Age Concern Hampshire. The work that they do to care for our elderly community is invaluable.

"I am so inspired by the team at the charity and all the many volunteers that donate their free time.

"This is something that I feel we take for granted, I am excited about helping in any way that I can to grow awareness and support their brilliant work.

"Without charities like Age Concern Hampshire so many of our elders in the community would struggle and not enjoy the last years of their life."

Age Concern Hampshire hosted this visit, to officially welcome Clodagh as the charity's patron. Clodagh’s involvement promises to be a source of inspiration and encouragement, strengthening Age Concern Hampshire's mission to make lives easier for older people, their carers and families to ensure they achieve the very best quality of life.

Founded in 1985, Age Concern provide services to the older community of Hampshire. The charity delivers support at its care and wellbeing centres, as well as help at home, an information hub, foot care clinics, hospital to home services and a variety of other activities.