Supporter of the week: Roger Ross

Hannah Booth

15 March 2012

To celebrate Friends of the Earth's 40th anniversary, I've been talking to some of the supporters who've made it all possible.

Roger Ross (right), supports Friends of the Earth's environmental campaigning from the world of business.

"I've been in the auction business for over 30 years - I'm director of Lots Road Auctions in London - and still find it exciting. I'm attracted to the chaos.

"Since the early 90s, we've donated part of our income to charities, including Friends of the Earth.

I don't know exactly how much [I've given], because I've never added it up, but definitely more than £5m.

"I
got into yoga 20 years ago. I was stressed from work and my body was stiff. Through learning with a guru I realised how important it is to give to charity.

"I'd like to encourage others to do the same. I'm happy to keep on giving my money away as long as I have it."

To see all the supporters I've interviewed visit our 40th Anniversary Gallery. Next week: Samuel Hillier.

Hannah Booth also writes Lives Less Ordinary.