We are proud to announce that Professor Sir Jonathan Van-Tam has become a patron of the charity.

Vincent Brittain, inspire+ CEO and founder says that he is honoured that Professor Van-Tam has agreed to become a patron for the charity as Jonathan understands the importance of young people being active for their health and well-being and he will undoubtedly help the charity on its mission.

Professor Van-Tam is a healthcare professional specialising in influenza who became a household name during the coronavirus pandemic as the Deputy Chief Medical Officer and speaking during the Government’s daily television briefings.

After stepping down from the Deputy Chief Medical Officer role in January 2022, Professor Van-Tam is now the Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences at the University of Nottingham.

“I am delighted to become a patron for inspire+.  The charity is supporting children and young people become healthier, happier and more active through their extensive programmes and initiatives in both schools and communities.  I feel this is so important, so I look forward to helping inspire+ help young people achieve these in my patronage role for the charity.”