'World Aids Day has become a sombre day in the global calendar, as it serves a stark reminder of the number of Aids-related deaths and the terrible blight Aids has had upon the world regardless of race, religion or class. Aids is a truly global problem- but World Aids Day is also an excellent opportunity to educate people to understand what we can do to prevent the spread of the disease.' Right Hon. Charles Kennedy M.P. [photo credit S.Rix]

Patrons in alphabetical order:

Rabbi Lionel Blue
John Bowis M.E.P.
The Rt. Revd. Tom Butler, Bishop of Southwark
Dr. Wesley Carr
Abbot David Charlesworth OSB
The Rt. Revd. & Rt. Hon. Richard Chartres, Bishop of London
Bishop Colin Docker
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York
Lord Hope of Thornes
Ms Amy Lame
Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London
Sir Alec McCowan
The Rt. Revd. Malcolm McMahon OP, Bishop of Nottingham
Professor Tony Pinching
Timothy Raphael
Bishop Mark Santer
Lord Smith of Finsbury
Christopher Spence O.B.E.
Dame Joan Varley