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Charity chiefs top New Year honours

Two well-known figures in the childcare sector have been lauded for their work in the New Year Honours list. Roger Singleton, the outgoing chief executive of Barnardo's, received a knighthood upon his retirement last month. Mr Singleton, who joined the charity in 1974 as deputy director of childcare and was appointed chief executive in 1984, said, 'I hope this award also recognises the enormous commitment that Barnardo's staff, volunteers and supporters make to the organisation. It has been a huge privilege for me to lead so many important changes in Barnardo's.'

Roger Singleton, the outgoing chief executive of Barnardo's, received a knighthood upon his retirement last month. Mr Singleton, who joined the charity in 1974 as deputy director of childcare and was appointed chief executive in 1984, said, 'I hope this award also recognises the enormous commitment that Barnardo's staff, volunteers and supporters make to the organisation. It has been a huge privilege for me to lead so many important changes in Barnardo's.'

Dr Bronwen Cohen, chief executive of Children in Scotland, a national agency for public and voluntary organisations, was awarded an OBE for her work with children and families.

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