Pollyanna opens the new F.A.B.L.E. Headquarters with founder Sandra Howard (left)

With fellow F.A.B.L.E. patron Barbara Windsor (right)

With Fellow TWASI Patron David Shepherd. (right)

Pollyanna visits the Gamelea Countryside Training Trust

Pollyanna is a patron of Raptor Rescue...

.......and The Badger Trust

Honorary Charity Posts

Pollyanna is pleased to support the following organisations in an honorary role.

Patron - The Wildlife Art Society International
Pollyanna is patron of this prestigious Art Society founded with the purpose of promoting a greater appreciation of the wildlife art genre. She has enjoyed a long association with the group, exhibiting regularly at their annual exhibitions. Other patrons include fellow wildlife artist David Shepherd and the Marquess of Bath.

Patron - Naturewatch
Pollyanna is pleased to act as patron of this International animal welfare campaigning organisation alongside Princess Elizabeth de Croy.

Patron - Raptor Rescue
Pollyanna is pleased to act as patron of the leading specialist Bird of Prey Rehabilitation Charity, alongside TV presenter Chris Packham

Patron - The Badger Trust
Pollyanna has become the first patron of this national charity which promotes the conservation, welfare and protection of badgers, their setts and habitats. The Badger Trust is the leading voice for badgers in Britain, and represents and supports the activity of 80 local voluntary badger groups.

Patron - Cats in Need
Pollyanna has become the first patron of this charity which British charity which rescues and re-homes domestic cats.

Patron - F.A.B.L.E.
Pollyanna is a patron of FABLE, a national charity which raises funds to help sufferers of Epilepsy and their carers, and also run a national advice line for people affected by this illness. Fellow patrons include Barbara Windsor, Eric Knowles and Michael Vaughn.

Patron - Gamelea Countryside Training Trust
Pollyanna is patron to this remarkable charity which provides employment and training for adults with learning disabilities.

Ambassador - The De Wildt Cheetah and Wildlife Trust
Pollyanna acts as a UK ambassador for this remarkable organisation, dedicated to ensuring the survival of wild cheetah in South Africa.

Founder - The Pollyanna Pickering Foundation
The Pollyanna Pickering Foundation raises funds and campaigns for conservation and animal welfare in the UK and worldwide.

Trustee - African/Asian Conservation Trust
Pollyanna is trustee of this conservation organisation based in Ireland.

International Vice President - The Wildlife Defense Fund
Pollyanna has accepted the honorary post of Vice President of a wildlife charity committed to the welfare of animals world-wide - The Wildlife Defence Fund founded by Dr Bill Jordan, one of the world's most respected Wildlife Vets.

Guardian - Breast Cancer Haven
Pollyanna is pleased to have undertaken the role of Guardian to this charity which offers support to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Past President - R.S.P.C.A.
For many years Pollyanna held the post of Honorary President of the North Derbyshire and Dirstict branch of the Royal Society for the Protection of Animals.

Member - The Court of the University of Derby
Pollyanna is honoured to be an invited member of the University Court.

Pollyana is also pleased to support several charities and arts groups within her local community:

Honorary Life President - Chesterfield Art Society
Pollyanna is pleased to hold this honorary post with an art group in her home county. She has inaugurated the President's trophy, which is awarded annually.

Honorary Member - Matlock Rotary Club
Pollyanna's local rotary club offered the honorary membership in recognition of “Pollyanna’s outstanding contribution, both nationally and internationally to wildlife conservation through her many works of art depicting species in this country and overseas”.more

Celebrity Ambassador - RadioLink
Pollyanna was pleased to act as a celebrity ambassador for Local hospital radio charity Radiolink.

Appeal Patron - The Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Pollyanna is a longstanding member of her local wilidfe trust, and has acted as an appeal patron.

Appeal Patron - The Derby Canal Trust
Pollyanna leant her name to the 'Pollyanna Pickering Appeal' for this charity which is campaigning to preserve this historic waterway and the wildlife which lives in and around the canal.

Honorary President - Hearing Dogs for the Deaf
Pollyanna is the Honorary President of the Derby and District Branch of this charity.

Patron - Matlock Operatic Society
Pollyanna is pleased to lend her support to this very active local arts group who have just celebrated their centenary.