The singer, stage, film, and television actress took the position following her participation as a judge for the Sussex Superstars event for the second consecutive year.
The event was held in February as part of Focus Foundation’s Winter Ball fundraiser. Dobson is pictured above at the event (centre) alongside Chris Goodman, co-founder at Focus Foundation (left), and Elaine Goodman, trustee of Focus Foundation (right).
Dobson said, “I’ve discovered kindred spirits amongst a small but mighty team of individuals who really value supporting and contributing to the community – I look forward to helping people and raising money for Focus Foundation so they can do good in the community for children, because we all need a little help at times don’t we.”
Anita gained fame for her portrayal of Angie Watts in the 1980s on Eastenders. Beyond her acting career, she is recognised for her own philanthropic efforts, particularly her dedication to children’s charities and causes.
Dobson brings a wealth of experience to the role having worked closely with charities including The Matchgirls Memorial, REACT and Phab Kids.
Chris Goodman, co-founder and trustee, Focus Foundation, added, “We are so grateful to Anita, not only for being an outstanding judge once again this year but for accepting the role as patron alongside Andrew Bernardi. We are truly honoured to have Anita as part of the team and are looking forward to working with her to champion causes as we grow the Foundation in 2024 and beyond.”
Focus Foundation is a registered charitable organisation by Focus Group. Focus Group provides business technologies to 30,000 customers with a team of 900 employees.