Fiona Charny, Chair of Trustees for the Worcestershire Breast Unit Haven charity has been named in the King’s Birthday Honours list, announced 13th June 2026.
The British Empire Medal has been bestowed on Fiona by His Majesty for services to breast cancer patients.
Fiona has been Chair of Trustees for WBUH for 10 years before previously driving the capital appeal to build the Worcestershire Breast Unit with Steven Thrush between 2006 and when the Unit opened ten years ago in 2016.
In addition to her role as Chair of Trustees for the Worcestershire Breast Unit Haven, Fiona is current Deputy Lieutenant of Worcestershire and is a serving Magistrate.
Commenting on her honour, Fiona says: “I was thrilled but very surprised to be included in the King’s Birthday Honours because WBUH is, and always was, a team effort. I am very honoured to accept on behalf of Steven Thrush, Lexi our charity director and the charity team. You all share this credit. To receive this honour in our charity’s tenth anniversary year is particularly special.”
Our charity director Lexi adds: “Everyone involved with WBUH charity considers themselves very lucky to have Fiona at the helm. Her clinical experience combined with her compassion for and drive to support breast cancer patients in our county is exceptional.”
The 2026 King's Birthday and Operational Honours are appointments by some of the 15 Commonwealth realms of King Charles III to various orders and honours to reward and highlight good works by citizens of those countries.
The Birthday Honours are awarded as part of the King's Official Birthday celebrations during the month of June.
Congratulations Fiona!
“I was thrilled but very surprised to be included in the King’s Birthday Honours because WBUH is, and always was, a team effort. I am very honoured to accept on behalf of Steven Thrush, Lexi our charity director and the charity team.&
