Editing Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh (section)

==Charity work and patronage==
[[File:PSVI Film Festival Fighting Stigma Through Film (45997834121).jpg|right|thumb|240px|Sophie at the 2018 Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Film Festival. Much of her charity work involves [[women's rights]].]]
The Earl and Countess of Wessex established their foundation The Wessex Youth Trust in 1999 to support initiatives and charities that help children and young people.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wessexyouthtrust.org.uk/|title=The Wessex Youth Trust|publisher=wessexyouthtrust.org.uk|access-date=9 May 2018|archive-date=22 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190122013330/https://wessexyouthtrust.org.uk/|url-status=live}}</ref> After twenty years of operation, the Wessex Youth Trust was renamed the Earl and Countess of Wessex Charitable Trust in 2019 and its management was transferred to the Private Office of the Earl and Countess of Wessex and Forfar. It was announced that the Trust's broad charitable objectives would not change, however, their future efforts would be aimed towards supporting a different range of charities.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wessexyouthtrust.org.uk/index.php|title=Changes to The Wessex Youth Trust|publisher=wessexyouthtrust.org.uk|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706091141/https://wessexyouthtrust.org.uk/index.php|archive-date=6 July 2019}}</ref>

In 2000, she became [[patron]] of a number of organisations, including [[Foundation of Light]] (formerly [[Sunderland A.F.C]] Foundation) which develops educational and community programmes in northern England, based around football.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/sunderland-afc-gets-royal-recognition-1-7113892|title=Sunderland AFC gets royal recognition|publisher=Sunderland Echo|date=19 February 2015|access-date=11 March 2018|archive-date=12 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312083857/https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/sunderland-afc-gets-royal-recognition-1-7113892|url-status=dead}}</ref> Moved by the death of her friend [[Jill Dando]] in 1999, the Countess became a trustee of [[UCL Jill Dando Institute]], an institute of crime science established in her name in 2001.<ref name="Tel-2003"/> As a full-time member of the royal family, part of her focus became charities that dealt with communications difficulties, including [[Southampton General Hospital]], and the New Haven Trust in [[Toronto]], a learning centre for children with autism.<ref name="Tel-2003"/> In 2003, she became patron of Tomorrow's People Trust, which helps the disadvantaged to find work, housing and a place in society.<ref name="Tel-2003">{{cite web |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1422500/Sophie-takes-first-steps-towards-a-royal-career.html |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/1422500/Sophie-takes-first-steps-towards-a-royal-career.html |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live |title= Sophie takes first steps towards a royal career |work= The Telegraph |date= 19 February 2003 |access-date= 23 April 2013}}{{cbignore}}</ref> In February 2003, Sophie became patron and ambassador of [[Meningitis Now]], a charity that supports meningitis patients and raises awareness of the disease.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.meningitisnow.org/support-us/who-we-are/our-team/her-royal-highness/|title=Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex|publisher=meningitisnow.org.uk|access-date=9 June 2018|archive-date=12 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612142050/https://www.meningitisnow.org/support-us/who-we-are/our-team/her-royal-highness/|url-status=live}}</ref> Later that month, she became patron to [[The Scar Free Foundation]], a medical research charity coordinating funds in wound healing, burns and cleft research.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://scarfree.org.uk/about-us|title=We have a Single Aim: A World Without Scarring|publisher=scarfree.org.uk|access-date=3 June 2018|archive-date=12 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612154658/http://scarfree.org.uk/about-us|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2003, she succeeded [[Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother]] as patron of the [[Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rcslt.org/about/introduction|title=Introducing the RCSLT|publisher=rcslt.org|access-date=4 June 2018|archive-date=12 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612140914/https://www.rcslt.org/about/introduction|url-status=dead}}</ref> Also in 2003, she became patron of the Moor House School & College, which specialises in helping children who have [[Developmental language disorder]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.moorhouseschool.co.uk/news/?pid=0&nid=1&storyid=276 |title=Therapy and Specialist Teaching Hub officially opened |access-date=12 January 2025}}</ref>

Sophie, who was a [[Brownies (Scouting)|Brownie]] as a child, became the new president of [[Girlguiding UK]] in 2003, following the death of [[Princess Margaret]] in February 2002,<ref>{{cite news|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/2971823.stm|title=Countess is girlguides new president|date=12 June 2003|publisher=BBC|access-date=12 June 2003|archive-date=14 June 2003|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20030614013402/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/2971823.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> and remained in that position until 2024 when she became the organisation's patron subsequent to [[Death and state funeral of Elizabeth II|the Queen's death]] in 2022.<ref>{{cite tweet |author=Girlguiding |author-link=Girlguiding |user=Girlguiding |number=1841734987416015151 |date=3 October 2024 |title=We're proud to announce that HRH The Duchess of Edinburgh is our new patron. |access-date=3 October 2024}}</ref> She established the Women in Business Group in 2003 to support [[the Duke of Edinburgh's Award]] and reach more young people to help them develop skills that can transform their futures.<ref name="The Duke of Edinburgh's Award">{{cite web|url=https://www.dofe.org/press/trh-the-earl-and-countess-of-wessex-attend-the-dofe-women-in-business-celebration/|title=TRH The Earl and Countess of Wessex attend DofE Women in Business celebration|publisher=The Duke of Edinburgh's Award|access-date=11 March 2018|archive-date=12 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312150525/https://www.dofe.org/press/trh-the-earl-and-countess-of-wessex-attend-the-dofe-women-in-business-celebration/|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Countess became president of the Brainwave Centre in 2003, a charity providing therapy for children with developmental delay.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.brainwave.org.uk/president|title=President|publisher=brainwave.org.uk|access-date=10 June 2018|archive-date=12 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141637/https://www.brainwave.org.uk/president|url-status=dead}}</ref> In June 2003, she became patron of the [[Greater London Fund for the Blind]], which raises funds for smaller charities for visually impaired people in London.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.thetimes.com/edition/news/announcements-l2rpgbgjdfm|title=Announcements|work=[[The Times]]|access-date=7 June 2003|url-access=subscription|archive-date=12 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612144259/https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/announcements-l2rpgbgjdfm|url-status=live}}</ref> In August 2003, the Countess received patronage of the [[National Autistic Society]], passed down from the [[Anne, Princess Royal|Princess Royal]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.autism.org.uk/structure#royal%20patron|title=Our structure and people|publisher=autism.org.uk|access-date=9 June 2018|archive-date=12 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141315/http://www.autism.org.uk/structure#royal%20patron|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2004, she joined [[St John Ambulance]] as grand president, and heads the work of St John's County Presidents, who provide a variety of support for their local St John members.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.royal.uk/countess-wessex-attends-st-john-ambulance-everyday-heroes-awards?page=4|title=The Countess of Wessex attends the St John Ambulance Everyday Heroes Awards|date=7 September 2016|publisher=royal.gov.uk|access-date=7 September 2016|archive-date=9 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180509013412/https://www.royal.uk/countess-wessex-attends-st-john-ambulance-everyday-heroes-awards?page=4|url-status=live}}</ref> She was associated with [[ChildLine]] for many years, preceding her appointment as their first ever royal patron in 2005.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.royal.uk/countess-celebrates-30-years-childline|title=The Countess celebrates 30 years of ChildLine|date=17 March 2016|publisher=royal.uk|access-date=17 March 2016|archive-date=13 November 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161113173912/https://www.royal.uk/countess-celebrates-30-years-childline|url-status=live}}</ref> In 2006, she lent her support to the [[Born in Bradford]] research project, which investigated causes of [[low birth weight]] and [[infant mortality]] between 2007 and 2010.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6261538.stm|title=Profile: Earl and Countess of Wessex|publisher=BBC|date=2 July 2007|access-date=11 March 2018|archive-date=12 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312085830/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/6261538.stm|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/bradford/6090212.stm|title=Study of 10,000 babies launched|publisher=BBC|date=27 October 2006|access-date=11 March 2018|archive-date=12 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312085558/http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/bradford/6090212.stm|url-status=live}}</ref> In September 2006, she was appointed an Honorary Fellow of the [[Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/about-us/membership/membership-categories/honorary-fellows/|title=Honorary Fellows|publisher=rcog.org.uk|access-date=9 June 2018|archive-date=12 June 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180612141208/https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/about-us/membership/membership-categories/honorary-fellows/|url-status=dead}}</ref> In the same year, she became patron of [[England Hockey]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.royal.uk/countess-wessex-and-lady-louise-meet-england-hockey|title=The Countess of Wessex and Lady Louise meet England Hockey|work=The Royal Family|date=8 January 2020|access-date=3 August 2022|archive-date=20 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220920163714/https://www.royal.uk/countess-wessex-and-lady-louise-meet-england-hockey|url-status=live}}</ref>

Sophie is a supporter of agriculture, farming and food production and held the position of show president of the [[Royal Bath and West Show]] in 2010 before becoming vice patron in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-somerset-13753404|title=Countess of Wessex vice patron at Bath and West society|work=BBC News|date=13 June 2011|access-date=13 June 2011|archive-date=26 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526115619/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-somerset-13753404|url-status=live}}</ref> She is also patron of the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations<ref>{{cite tweet|user=RoyalFamily|author=The Royal Family|number=975722508220592131|date=19 March 2018|title=The Countess of Wessex as Patron of the Association of Show and Agricultural Organisations}}</ref> and has been patron of the Border Union Agricultural Society since its bicentennial year in 2012.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-16612233|title=Countess of Wessex takes 200th Border Union Show role|work=BBC News|date=19 January 2012|access-date=19 January 2012|archive-date=26 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526115628/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-16612233|url-status=live}}</ref> Sophie works to support the 'Campaign for Wool', which was set up by the then-[[Charles III|Prince of Wales]], and aims to promote the use of British wool.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.britishwool.org.uk/news/the-countess-of-wessex-opens-new-wool-board-offices.php|title=The Countess of Wessex Opens New Wool Board Offices|publisher=britishwool.org.uk|access-date=25 May 2018|archive-date=26 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180526041833/http://www.britishwool.org.uk/news/the-countess-of-wessex-opens-new-wool-board-offices.php|url-status=live}}</ref> During her 2013 trips to India, and Qatar, the Countess visited numerous facilities in her capacity as patron of Vision 2020: The Right to Sight and ambassador for IAPB, in order to raise awareness about preventable blindness. Her work on the issue has been described as influential in creating the Qatar Creating Vision initiative.<ref name="Q-2013"/> In 2013, Sophie became the first ever patron of the [[London College of Fashion]] and was announced as the royal patron of [[British Wheelchair Basketball]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG9938170/The-Countess-of-Wessex-appointed-patron-of-London-College-of-Fashion.html|title=The Countess of Wessex appointed patron of London College of Fashion|work=The Telegraph|access-date=18 March 2013|url-access=subscription|archive-date=20 March 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130320112932/http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG9938170/The-Countess-of-Wessex-appointed-patron-of-London-College-of-Fashion.html|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/news/central/update/2013-07-23/loughborough-charity-announces-new-royal-patron/|title=Loughborough charity announces new Royal Patron|work=ITV|date=23 July 2013|access-date=3 August 2022|archive-date=3 August 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220803070620/https://www.itv.com/news/central/update/2013-07-23/loughborough-charity-announces-new-royal-patron/|url-status=live}}</ref> In June 2013, she was appointed global ambassador for the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award Foundation, an umbrella body co-ordinating organisations running the Duke of Edinburgh's Award worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.intaward.org/news/hrh-countess-wessex-appointed-global-ambassador|title=HRH The Countess of Wessex appointed Global Ambassador|publisher=intaward.org|access-date=7 October 2013|archive-date=23 October 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131023011700/http://www.intaward.org/news/hrh-countess-wessex-appointed-global-ambassador|url-status=dead}}</ref> She has been the founder and chairman of the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Women's Network Forum since January 2014, whose goal is the advancement of gender balance and equality by influencing business leaders, inspiring the next generation and sharing best practice.<ref name="The Duke of Edinburgh's Award"/> In June 2014, the Countess was appointed the patron of Ubunye Foundation, based in the [[Eastern Cape, South Africa]], a rural development trust dedicated to unlocking the potential of rural communities.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ubunyefoundation.co.za/news/a-royal-boost-for-the-ubunye-foundation.htm|title=A Royal Boost for the Ubunye Foundation|publisher=ubunyefoundation.co.za|access-date=20 June 2014|archive-date=11 March 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160311123632/http://www.ubunyefoundation.co.za/news/a-royal-boost-for-the-ubunye-foundation.htm|url-status=dead}}</ref>

On Sophie's 50th birthday, she became vice patron of the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust, a charitable foundation established in 2012 for [[Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.jubileetribute.org/news/2015/hrh-the-countess-of-wessex-announced-as-vice-patron-of-the-trust|title=HRH The Countess of Wessex announced as Vice-Patron of the Trust|publisher=jubileetribute.org|access-date=20 January 2015|archive-date=9 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180509220342/http://www.jubileetribute.org/news/2015/hrh-the-countess-of-wessex-announced-as-vice-patron-of-the-trust|url-status=live}}</ref> The trust was a time-limited foundation and closed on 31 January 2020.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.royal.uk/countess-wessex-will-visit-india|title=The Countess of Wessex will visit India|date=23 April 2019|publisher=royal.co.uk|access-date=23 April 2019|archive-date=23 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190423111941/https://www.royal.uk/countess-wessex-will-visit-india|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2015, the Queen gave a joint reception to celebrate the 50th birthdays of the Earl and Countess, as well as their patronages and affiliations, at [[Buckingham Palace]]. Elizabeth, accompanied by the couple, met key supporters, staff, volunteers and alumni from the charities of their patronage and presidency, as well as representatives from their various military appointments.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=RoyalFamily|author=The Royal Family|number=565261246334001154|date=10 February 2015|title=The Queen and The Countess meet @ERantzen, representing @ISPCCChildline, and @RealRobFahey at TRH birthday reception}}</ref> In November 2015, [[100 Women in Hedge Funds]] announced that the Countess will serve as Global Ambassador of 100WF's Next Generation initiatives.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.100womeninhedgefunds.org/pages/global_ambassador.php|title=HRH The Countess of Wessex – Global Ambassador, 100WF's Next Generation initiatives|publisher=100womeninhedgefunds.org|access-date=9 May 2018|archive-date=10 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510051658/https://www.100womeninhedgefunds.org/pages/global_ambassador.php|url-status=dead}}</ref> In September 2016, Sophie took part in a cycling challenge from the [[Holyrood Palace]] to [[Buckingham Palace]] for the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Diamond Challenge. The ride raised more than £180,000 for the Award, which was celebrating its 60th anniversary.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-37467530|title=Countess of Wessex completes 450-mile cycling challenge|work=BBC News|date=25 September 2016|access-date=25 September 2016|archive-date=25 September 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160925171934/http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-37467530|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-36255808/sophie-countess-of-wessex-on-cycling-challenge|title=Sophie, Countess of Wessex, on cycling challenge |publisher=BBC|date=10 May 2016|access-date=11 March 2018|archive-date=1 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180501005140/http://www.bbc.com/news/av/uk-36255808/sophie-countess-of-wessex-on-cycling-challenge|url-status=live}}</ref> Linking Environment And Farming named Sophie as its new honorary president in October 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.farminguk.com/News/LEAF-announces-Countess-of-Wessex-as-new-Honorary-President_44542.html|title=LEAF announces Countess of Wessex as new Honorary President|publisher=FarmingUK News |date=20 October 2016 |access-date=20 October 2016|archive-date=21 October 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161021131453/http://www.farminguk.com/News/LEAF-announces-Countess-of-Wessex-as-new-Honorary-President_44542.html|url-status=live}}</ref> In November 2016, she was announced as Women of the Future's official ambassador, which supports and celebrates the successes of young women.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://womenofthefuture.co.uk/uncategorized/her-royal-highness-the-countess-of-wessex-announced-as-women-of-the-futures-official-ambassador/|title=Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex announced as Women of the Future's official Ambassador|publisher=Women of the Future Programme |access-date=9 May 2018|archive-date=10 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510120904/http://womenofthefuture.co.uk/uncategorized/her-royal-highness-the-countess-of-wessex-announced-as-women-of-the-futures-official-ambassador/|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2016, the Countess participated in ICAP charity day in order to raise money for [[Shooting Star Chase]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2016120735084/sophie-wessex-icap-charity-day/|title=Sophie Wessex takes to the trading floor for charity: 'That was so easy!'|publisher=Hello!|first=Emily|last=Nash|date=7 December 2016|access-date=11 March 2018|archive-date=12 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312144549/https://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2016120735084/sophie-wessex-icap-charity-day/|url-status=live}}</ref> a children's hospice of which she is patron.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2016020929703/sophie-wessex-visits-childrens-hospice/|title=Sophie Wessex makes emotional visit to children's hospice|publisher=Hello!|first=Ainhoa|last=Barcelona|date=9 February 2016|access-date=11 March 2018|archive-date=12 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312144531/https://us.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2016020929703/sophie-wessex-visits-childrens-hospice/|url-status=live}}</ref> During the same month, after the Queen stepped down from her position as patron of numerous charities, Sophie replaced her as the principal patron of [[NSPCC]], [[Blind Veterans UK]] and [[British Cycling Federation]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-38380285|title=Queen steps down as patron of children's charities|publisher=BBC|date=20 December 2016|access-date=11 March 2018|archive-date=22 September 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220922085112/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-38380285|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cobseo.org.uk/blind-veteran-cumbria-meets-countess-wessex-military-charitys-hampton-court-show-garden/|title=Blind veteran from Cumbria meets The Countess of Wessex at military charity's Hampton Court show garden|publisher=The Confederation of Service Charities|date=4 July 2017|access-date=11 March 2018|archive-date=12 March 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180312144138/https://www.cobseo.org.uk/blind-veteran-cumbria-meets-countess-wessex-military-charitys-hampton-court-show-garden/|url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.royal.uk/charities-and-patronages?name=&amp%3Bmrf=5&amp%3Bfield_themes_target_id=&amp%3Bfield_world_region_value=&amp%3Bpage=1&page=18|title=Charities and Patronages|publisher=royal.uk|access-date=9 May 2018|archive-date=10 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180510050832/https://www.royal.uk/charities-and-patronages?name=&amp%3Bmrf=5&amp%3Bfield_themes_target_id=&amp%3Bfield_world_region_value=&amp%3Bpage=1&page=18|url-status=live}}</ref>

The Countess of Wessex was elected president of the Devon County Agricultural Association in February 2017.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/article.cfm?id=107875&headline=Countess+elected+president+of+agricultural+association&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2017|title=Countess elected president of agricultural association|publisher=middevonadvertiser.co.uk|access-date=25 January 2017|archive-date=18 February 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220218021056/https://www.middevonadvertiser.co.uk/article.cfm?id=107875&headline=Countess+elected+president+of+agricultural+association&sectionIs=news&searchyear=2017|url-status=dead}}</ref> In May 2017, as patron of the [[British Bobsleigh and Skeleton Association]] Sophie attended its 90th anniversary and commemorative athlete awards dinner.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thebbsa.co.uk/2016/gold-medalist-confirmed-as-guest-speaker/|title=GOLD MEDALIST CONFIRMED AS GUEST SPEAKER|publisher=thebbsa.co.uk|access-date=13 May 2018|archive-date=12 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180512112455/http://www.thebbsa.co.uk/2016/gold-medalist-confirmed-as-guest-speaker/|url-status=live}}</ref> The Ice Maiden, five [[British Army]] women, received royal patronage from the Countess for their ambitious coast-to-coast ski expedition across [[Antarctica]] in October 2017. The team aimed to inspire women and girls everywhere to challenge perceptions and grow their ambitions.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://icemaiden.erhosting.co.uk/meet-the-team/|title=Meet the Team|publisher=icemaiden.erhosting.co.uk|access-date=11 May 2018|archive-date=12 May 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180512043904/http://icemaiden.erhosting.co.uk/meet-the-team/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite tweet|user=RoyalFamily|author=The Royal Family|number=954772311768518661|date=20 January 2018|title='Congratulations Ice Maidens!' – The Countess of Wessex.}}</ref> In January 2018, Sophie became the Royal Patron of the Nursing Memorial Appeal. The Appeal aims to create a memorial dedicated to the 1,500 nurses who gave their lives in First and Second World Wars.<ref>{{cite tweet|user=RoyalFamily|author=The Royal Family|number=954767684805283840|date=20 January 2018|title=Today it has been announced that The Countess of Wessex will be the Royal Patron of The Nursing Memorial Appeal.}}</ref> In February 2018, Westmorland Agricultural Society welcomed the Countess as its president.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://westmorlandshow.co.uk/countess-of-wessex-takes-up-top-role-at-westmorland-agricultural-society/|title=Countess of Wessex takes up top role at Westmorland Agricultural Society|publisher=westmorlandshow.co.uk|access-date=8 February 2018|archive-date=11 February 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180211082043/http://westmorlandshow.co.uk/countess-of-wessex-takes-up-top-role-at-westmorland-agricultural-society/|url-status=live}}</ref> In January 2019, Sophie became the patron of the [[Thames Valley Air Ambulance]], which saved her life during her ectopic pregnancy in 2001.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/wessexes/the-countess-of-wessex-becomes-royal-patron-of-thames-valley-air-ambulance-114529|title=The Countess of Wessex becomes Royal Patron of Thames Valley Air Ambulance|date=21 January 2019|publisher=RoyalCentral.co.uk|access-date=21 January 2019|archive-date=23 January 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190123203035/http://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/wessexes/the-countess-of-wessex-becomes-royal-patron-of-thames-valley-air-ambulance-114529|url-status=live}}</ref>
On 29 January, she was elected president of the Royal Smithfield Club, which promotes the education and knowledge to advance best practice in the meat and livestock industry.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.royalsmithfieldclub.co.uk/latest-news-1/2019/2/9/countess-of-wessex-is-new-smithfield-president-house-of-lords-forum-plots-way-forward-for-red-meat-sector|title=Countess of Wessex is New Smithfield President|date=9 February 2019|publisher=royalsmithfieldclub.co.uk|access-date=9 February 2019|archive-date=21 March 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190321095533/https://www.royalsmithfieldclub.co.uk/latest-news-1/2019/2/9/countess-of-wessex-is-new-smithfield-president-house-of-lords-forum-plots-way-forward-for-red-meat-sector|url-status=live}}</ref>
On [[International Women's Day]] March 2019, Sophie officially announced her involvement in taking a stand against sex crimes in conflict zones, joining [[Angelina Jolie]] to work with the Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict Initiative (PSVI) as well as Women, Peace and Security (WPS) formed 20 years ago to tackle the impact of armed conflict on women and girls, and to promote the positive role women play in building peace and stability.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/03/06/countess-wessex-teams-angelina-jolie-end-rape-sexual-violence/ |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/archive/20220112/https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/03/06/countess-wessex-teams-angelina-jolie-end-rape-sexual-violence/ |archive-date=12 January 2022 |url-access=subscription |url-status=live|title=Countess of Wessex teams up with Angelina Jolie to end rape and sexual violence in war zones|newspaper=The Telegraph |date=6 March 2019 |access-date=6 March 2019|last1=Tominey |first1=Camilla }}{{cbignore}}</ref> On 25 April 2019, it was announced that the Countess, along with her husband and her brother-in-law, the [[Prince Andrew, Duke of York|Duke of York]], have each been appointed vice president of the annual [[Royal Windsor Horse Show]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2019/04/25/andrew-edward-and-sophie-take-new-roles-at-royal-windsor-horse-show/|title=Andrew, Edward and Sophie take new roles at Royal Windsor Horse Show|date=25 April 2019|publisher=shropshirestar.com|access-date=25 April 2019|archive-date=25 April 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190425170614/https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2019/04/25/andrew-edward-and-sophie-take-new-roles-at-royal-windsor-horse-show/|url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2019, she took over the patronage of the [[Chartered Management Institute]] from Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.managers.org.uk/about-us/media-centre/cmi-press-releases/patronage-handover-of-the-chartered-management-institute|title=HRH The Duke of Edinburgh hands over Patronage of the Chartered Management Institute to HRH The Countess of Wessex|publisher=Chartered Management Institute|access-date=15 May 2019|archive-date=1 March 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200301003700/https://www.managers.org.uk/about-us/media-centre/cmi-press-releases/patronage-handover-of-the-chartered-management-institute|url-status=live}}</ref>

[[File:HRH The Countess of Wessex in Washington - 52549064661 (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|Sophie receiving the 2022 Hillary Rodham Clinton Award at [[Georgetown University]] in [[Washington, D.C.]]]]
In April 2020, the Countess helped Rhubarb, a catering company, in preparing and delivering food to NHS staff amidst the [[COVID-19 pandemic in the United Kingdom|coronavirus pandemic]], an initiative organised by [[Ian Wace]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2020042688708/sophie-wessex-volunteering-making-food-nhs-workers/|title=The Countess of Wessex secretly volunteering to make food for NHS staff – details|magazine=Hello!|first=Andrea|last=Caamano|date=26 April 2020|access-date=27 April 2020|archive-date=2 June 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200602162547/https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/2020042688708/sophie-wessex-volunteering-making-food-nhs-workers/|url-status=live}}</ref> Sophie has also volunteered at local food banks, including the Hope Hub and the Lighthouse, in Surrey and delivered parcels to the homeless during the pandemic.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Perry |first1=Simon |title=Why Sophie Wessex Is the Royal Family's Secret Weapon amid Coronavirus |url=https://people.com/royals/sophie-wessex-is-royal-familys-behind-the-scenes-volunteer-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-shes-involved-in-everything-so-nurses-can-eat/ |website=People |date=18 June 2020 |access-date=23 November 2020 |archive-date=6 February 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210206105040/https://people.com/royals/sophie-wessex-is-royal-familys-behind-the-scenes-volunteer-amid-coronavirus-pandemic-shes-involved-in-everything-so-nurses-can-eat/ |url-status=live }}</ref> In September 2020, Sophie, alongside her husband and children, participated in the Great British Beach Clean at Southsea Beach in support of the [[Marine Conservation Society]].<ref>{{cite web |last1=Rice |first1=Francesca |title=The Countess of Wessex looks cool and casual in jeans to litter-pick at the beach with her famil |url=https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/news/a34092415/countess-of-wessex-jeans-beach/ |website=Good Housekeeping |date=21 September 2020 |access-date=16 November 2020 |archive-date=1 December 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201201194044/https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/uk/news/a34092415/countess-of-wessex-jeans-beach/ |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Prince Edward and family spend sunny weekend on beach clean |url=https://www.tatler.com/article/prince-edward-countess-of-wessex-lady-louise-windsor-james-viscount-severn-southsea-beach-great-british-beach-clean |website=Tatler |date=21 September 2020 |access-date=16 November 2020 |archive-date=22 November 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201122085022/https://www.tatler.com/article/prince-edward-countess-of-wessex-lady-louise-windsor-james-viscount-severn-southsea-beach-great-british-beach-clean |url-status=live }}</ref>

In February 2021, as grand president of St John Ambulance, the Countess started working as a care volunteer at an NHS vaccination centre.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-queen-urges-people-unsure-about-coronavirus-jab-to-get-vaccinated-12229060|title=COVID-19: 'Think about other people': Queen speaks out on vaccine hesitancy|work=Sky News|first=Rhiannon|last=Mills|date=26 February 2021|access-date=28 February 2021|archive-date=28 February 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210228085320/https://news.sky.com/story/covid-19-queen-urges-people-unsure-about-coronavirus-jab-to-get-vaccinated-12229060|url-status=live}}</ref> In May 2021, Sophie become royal patron of [[Wellbeing of Women]], a charity focused on all areas of women's reproductive health across a woman's life course, from menstrual health to menopause.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.wellbeingofwomen.org.uk/news/countess-of-wessex-royal-patron|title=Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex becomes Royal Patron|publisher=wellbeingofwomen.org.uk|access-date=21 May 2021|archive-date=24 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210524100132/https://www.wellbeingofwomen.org.uk/news/countess-of-wessex-royal-patron|url-status=live}}</ref> A patron of this charity, she later discussed her own struggles with menopause and how it affected her memory.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/20210916121864/sophie-wessex-countess-of-wessex-menopause-mental-health/|title=Sophie Wessex confesses struggles with memory loss|work=Hello!|first=Bridie|last=Wilkins|date=16 September 2021|access-date=16 September 2021|archive-date=16 September 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210916223241/https://www.hellomagazine.com/healthandbeauty/health-and-fitness/20210916121864/sophie-wessex-countess-of-wessex-menopause-mental-health/|url-status=live}}</ref> In July 2021, [[Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy|Princess Alexandra]] handed over the patronage of [[The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association]] to Sophie.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20210708117056/sophie-wessex-takes-over-princess-alexandra-royal-patronage/%3Fviewas%3Damp|title=Countess of Wessex takes over incredible new role from the Queen's cousin|publisher=hellomagazine.com|access-date=8 July 2021|archive-date=25 February 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240225122229/https://www.hellomagazine.com/royalty/20210708117056/sophie-wessex-takes-over-princess-alexandra-royal-patronage/|url-status=live}}</ref> In December 2022, Sophie was honoured at the Georgetown Institute for Women, Peace and Security, where she received the Hillary Rodham Clinton Award for her work concerning sexual violence in war zones.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://people.com/royals/sophie-countess-wessex-appears-georgetown-university-hillary-clinton-award/|title=Sophie, Countess of Wessex Appears at Georgetown University to Receive Award from Hillary Clinton|work=People|first=Stephanie|last=Petit|date=5 December 2022|access-date=6 December 2022|archive-date=6 December 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221206023927/https://people.com/royals/sophie-countess-wessex-appears-georgetown-university-hillary-clinton-award/|url-status=live}}</ref> In February 2025, she became patron of the [[Mothers' Union]], following in the footsteps of [[Queen Victoria]], Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother, and Queen Elizabeth II.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2025/02/27/duchess-edinburgh-becomes-charity-patron/|title=Duchess of Edinburgh becomes patron of charity where late Queen railed against divorce|work=The Telegraph|first=Victoria|last=Ward|date=27 February 2025|access-date=27 February 2025}}</ref>