Patron

Home-Start patron - Anthony Horowitz

Anthony Horowitz OBE

Anthony Horowitz OBE is one of the most prolific and successful writers working in the UK – and is unique for working across so many media. Anthony is a born polymath; juggling writing books, TV series, films, plays and journalism. He has written over 50 books including the bestselling teen spy series Alex Rider and is also an acclaimed writer commissioned by the Conan Doyle Estate and Orion Books to write two new Sherlock Holmes novels.

Anthony is responsible for creating and writing some of the UK’s most beloved and successful television series, producing the first seven episodes (and the title) of Midsomer Murders. He is the writer and creator of award-winning drama series Foyle’s War and has many other TV series credits to his name.

Anthony was awarded an OBE for his services to literature in January 2014 and became a Patron to Home-Start in Suffolk in 2019. Since then he has been highly dedicated to supporting the organisation.

We asked Anthony to share with us why he chose to support Home-Start in Suffolk and what makes the work we do so important.

“I was so pleased to be asked to become a Patron of Home-Start in Suffolk. It really is the perfect charity – doing valuable work right where it matters, inside the community, inside peoples homes. I love the way it brings together local volunteers, giving them the training and the support they need to get close to families dealing with difficult circumstances.

“The first casualties in families like these are often children, and as a children’s author myself, I believe every young person should grow up not just with dreams but with the chance to have those dreams fulfilled.

“The small, dedicated, hardworking and successful team at Home-Start in Suffolk are an inspiration. For me it’s a no brainer – charity begins at Home-Start!”

“The small, dedicated, hardworking and successful team at Home-Start in Suffolk are an inspiration. For me it’s a no brainer – charity begins at Home-Start!”

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