Our Patrons
Bill Bailey
Bill is the UK's best-loved stand-up comedian, as well as being a talented musician and ac
tor. He is passionate about environmental issues and conservation, and frequently spends time in Indonesia. Bill regularly headlines the OrangAid comedy benefit events for SOS. He says:
"I have a huge amount of respect for SOS and the tireless work they do to improve the lot of Sumatra's dwindling orang-utan population. As the habitat of these gentle giants is destroyed, their plight is a constant grim reminder of the destructive power of human encroachment and the work of SOS is now more vitally important than ever."
Chrissie Hynde
Chrissie Hynde is the American lead-singer of the music group Pretenders and is a dedicated activist, also supporting charities including People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and Greenpeace. She has provided both financial and promotional support to SOS.
Nady
a Hutagalung
Nadya Hutagalung is half-Indonesian, originally from Sumatra, and works as an actress, model and television personality. Her work as a Video Jockey on MTV Asia makes her a well-known South East Asian celebrity and she has done recent programs with both Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel.
Linda Wain
Linda Wain is a successful wildlife artist and a dedicated animal lover, being patron to a number of charities including Save China's Tigers, Just for Dogs and Prickly's Patch Hedgehog Rescue Centre as well as the SOS. She is in the process of creating an orangutan painting to help with fundraising and raising awareness for the SOS.
Michael Cooper
Michael Cooper is a talented sculptor of wildlife figures, working in a variety of materials including marble, stone and bronze. Michael has exhibited at a wide variety of venues including Jersey and London Zoos, the Yorkshire Sculpture Park and The Royal Academy, as well as with many private galleries.