Helen Bingley DL has been officially appointed to her role as the new High Sheriff of Lancashire.

Helen holds a string of titles and awards and was honoured with an OBE for voluntary services in the UK and abroad in 2018.

She has held a number of senior positions across NHS trusts but will be most familiar for her work with the Abaseen Foundation.

Speaking last month after the announcement was made, Helen said: "In 2020 more than 4,000 charities in Lancashire were registered with the Charity Commission and there are many more voluntary groups, social enterprises and faith groups that are not registered.

“Our society is dependent on these groups for so many things, and they provide much needed support in many forms to so many people, often without recognition, constantly seeking financial support to provide services.

“A priority in my year will be to visit as many voluntary groups as possible, to raise their profile and shine a light on what they do.”

She added: "My beginnings were nothing special, yet I have achieved so much living in the County of Lancashire.

"I truly believe that I am not unique, that Lancashire County is a place of opportunity for everyone, and I hope to inspire people across the county to aim high as in Lancashire, my journey is evidence that anything is possible."