The former chief executive of a leading children’s charity said his final farewells after 20 years at a retirement party.

Andrew Ross was joined by staff, volunteers and his family for the party at The Children’s Trust, in Tadworth.

The 67-year-old, chief executive of the trust since 1992, said: "Carry on cherishing and living out the trust’s values, carry on being caring and supportive, child and family focused.

"Thank you all for the support and the countless memories."