Ben Rouse was sworn in as High Sheriff for the Isle of Wight for 2017-18 in April 2017.
Mr Rouse intends to raise the profile of the High Sheriffs’ Trust as much as possible so that more people, and businesses, might be encouraged to donate.
This crucial part of the electoral process for a general election has now taken place - with the writ being hand-delivered by a Royal Mail manager after parliament was dissolved.
Charities at Home has been set up to help the Isle of Wight community. All proceeds from the shop go back into the community, and particularly the homeless and less fortunate.