The lasting impact of what we do together is far more important to me than the finite sum of money raised. Very pleasingly, all three charities have agreed to work together to maximise the benefit of their work.

I am also working with Oxfordshire Youth to bring all charities that support young people within our county together for a one-day workshop; in part to maximise collaboration between charities, but also to introduce these charities to business people and others who can act as trustees, mentors and the like to the charities.

Recognising the immense amount of good work already being carried out in our county for children from challenged backgrounds will be central to my year.