New Year’s Honours for Transform supporters

Two long-term supporters of Transform Housing & Support have been recognised in the New Year's Honours list.

Actress and Transform Patron Penelope Keith was made a Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire. Dame Penelope Keith DBE DL has been a Patron of Transform since 1997.

Dr Genny Lane has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE). Dr Lane was appointed a trustee of Transform in early 1996 and served as Chair and Vice-Chair. Since 2007 she has been actively involved on the Advisory Council of Transform.

Paul Mitchell, Chief Executive of Transform Housing & Support, said:

“On behalf of everyone at Transform, I would like to congratulate Dame Penelope and Genny on their honours. We are delighted that the work of two of our supporters has been recognised in this way. We are very grateful to them both for their significant contribution to Transform Housing & Support over the years.”

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