In photos: Our legacy event hosted by our Royal Patron, HRH Princess Anne

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In December, VSO hosted a legacy event at Apothecaries Hall with our Royal Patron, HRH Princess Anne. We had an impressive turnout with over 100 attendees.

During the event, guests heard from Princess Anne herself and learnt more about the awe-inspiring work our Youth Champions are doing to combat climate change. Check out some of our photos from the event.

Legacy guests having tea — Our guests enjoyed an afternoon tea with an assortment of delicious cakes and sandwiches for people to tuck into.

Pot of tea — Our guests enjoyed an afternoon tea with an assortment of delicious cakes and sandwiches for people to tuck into.

Princess Anne and event guests — HRH Princess Anne gave an inspiring speech about the importance of VSO's ongoing development work, and met with each of our guests.

Gillian Claugher and legacy event guests — Guests and VSO staff were given the opportunity to mingle and discuss the exciting work VSO is doing across Africa and Asia, thanks to their donations.

Guests at the 2022 legacy event — Guests and VSO staff were given the opportunity to mingle and discuss the exciting work VSO is doing across Africa and Asia, thanks to their donations.

International board member Geoff Skingsley — Members of VSO's International Board of Trustees were also in attendance, such as Geoff Skingsley, Non-Executive Board Member of Médecins Sans Frontières Foundation and Chairman of L'Oreal UKI.

Philip Goodwin and Ruchi Tripathi — CEO Philip Goodwin attended and thanked all our guests for their continued support of VSO.

CEO Philip Goodwin attended and thanked all our guests for their continued support of VSO.

Princess Anne, the Princess Royal — The Princess Royal had a wonderful time sharing some laughs with our guests.

Food — Our guests enjoyed each others company as well as some delicious food.

Legacy event guest — Our guests enjoyed each others company as well as some delicious food.

Thank you to everyone who attended and thank you for supporting us in your own way!

Many of our supporters have chosen to pledge a gift in their Will, if this is something you are interested in get in touch with Rosie and Heidi via email legacies@vsoint.org or follow the link below.

Remember VSO in your will

When we came back after the festive break we were greeted by over 1000 beautiful images from the day. For those of you who joined us on the day, we are creating an online gallery, that will be accessible through a guest only link. As soon as it is available we will share the link with you separately along with a guide as to how you can choose an image of your choice. Watch this space!

Photos by Adam Gault.

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