Rob Beckley QPM is the High Sheriff of Somerset for 2024 – 2025. He made his Declaration of Office on 17th March at the Legal Service for those connected with the Administration of Justice in Somerset held in Wells Cathedral.
Today, the work of the High Sheriff is to engage with the many different organisations who contribute to the wellbeing of the residents of Somerset.
The High Sheriff plays a leading role in the fund raising for the Charitable Trust. Funds are raised to promote a safer Somerset.
Read here about some of the projects we have supported.
Throughout their year in office, the High Sheriff can make awards in the county. Please see some of the awards given in recent years.
The office of High Sheriff is almost as old as the Monarchy itself.