About the Patrons Club
Our Patron is The Rt Hon Baroness Williams of Trafford – Baroness Williams, is a Conservative life peer, who served as the Chief Whip in the House of Lord. In March 2022 she was made a member of the Privy council. Baroness Williams is the Opposition Chief Whip in the House of Lords.
The Patron's Club affords the opportunity to engage with a diverse range of influential speakers. Many of our members are leaders in local and national businesses, providing an excellent environment for networking.
The Patron's Club offers a unique chance to connect with like-minded individuals. While membership doesn’t require active involvement in the day-to-day activities of the Association, you are always welcome to engage more deeply if you choose.
To Join the Patrons club, which has an Annual membership fee of £215, or for more information, contact Lindsey on 0161 904 8828 or email [email protected]. We look forward to welcoming you.
Events
As our Patron Baroness Williams holds two prestigious social events each year: a Spring and an Autumn dinner. These gatherings typically feature prominent guests and distinguished figures from the world of politics, business and media. We are fortunate to welcome exceptional speakers who bring valuable insight into the political landscape.
Our events are usually held at Ringway Golf Club or Mere Golf and Country Club. The cost of attending these events is included in your membership fee, and Patron's Club members may purchase guest tickets at a special rate for friends and colleagues.
Recent Speakers Include:
- Simon Heffer – Historian, Journalist, Author, and Political Commentator
- Sir Peter Lampl OBE – Founder and Chairman of the Sutton Trust and the Education Endowment Foundation
- Liam Halligan – Economist, Journalist, Author, and Broadcaster (GB News)
- Allison Pearson – Columnist, The Telegraph
- The Rt Hon. Dame Arlene Foster – Former First Minister of Northern Ireland
- Dan Rosenfield – Chief of Staff at No.10 Downing Street
- Rt. Hon. Penny Mordaunt MP – Paymaster General
- Sir Martyn Lewis CBE – Broadcaster and Journalist
- Jacob Rees-Mogg MP – Member of Parliament for North East Somerset
- Philip Hammond MP – Former Secretary of State for Transport and Defence
- Katharine Birbalsingh – British Teacher, Blogger, and Writer
- Jesse Norman MP – Member of Parliament for Hereford and South Herefordshire
- Priti Patel MP – Member of Parliament for Witham
- Lord Ashcroft – International Businessman, Author, and Philanthropist
- Dominic Raab MP – Member of Parliament for Esher and Walton and Former International Business Lawyer
- Isabel Hardman – Political Journalist and Assistant Editor of The Spectator
- Paul Goodman – Executive Editor of Conservative Home and Former MP for Wycombe
- John Whittingdale OBE MP – Former Secretary of State for Culture, Media, and Sport