Sarah Furness

The first female lord lieutenant of Rutland, Sarah is a philosopher and ethicist who recently served the county as high sheriff. She has worked for many years in the voluntary sector, including for Macmillan Cancer Support for Rutland, supporting people with life-limiting illnesses, and for Warning Zone, which introduces children to the dangers of modern life.

Sarah is a member of the steering committee for Women in Philanthropy, which supports charities across Rutland and Leicestershire. She is also a trustee for the Sustainable Land Trust, supporting those at risk of being expelled from school; and a trustee for Rutland Grants, helping local people in need. She is a member of the Court of Leicester University.