Encouraging families to get active is a subject very close to my heart, so I am thrilled and delighted to be able to show my support for National Family Week.

Sally Gunnell OBE, Olympic Gold Medalist

Balancing my role as a husband and father of two with a hectic schedule is never easy, but being a family man is so rewarding. I look forward to taking part in National Family Week and encouraging others to do the same.

Antony Worrall Thompson, Celebrity Chef

...With busy schedules, it can be difficult to find enough quality time to spend together, but it is this time that is the most precious and rewarding to us... We look forward to the UK's first National Family Week and joining families of all shapes and sizes in celebrating the treasured institution that is The Family.

Richard Madeley and Judy Finnigan

I would not have been able to achieve half as much as I have without my family support. With a strong family you can achieve anything. I think it is important to make time for family and spend time together, for National Family Week, and every week.

Joe Swash, Actor

My family, especially Beatrice and Eugenie are the most important part of my life and I try to spend as much time with them as possible. I believe the key to happy family life is communication; families should listen and talk to each other as much as they can. I fully support National Family Week and think it is a great way of bringing families together.

Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York

I am delighted to support National Family Week... By working with 4Children on the new Family Commission, I want to help ensure that families of all backgrounds and sizes get the help they need and are able to make positive choices about the future.

Esther Rantzen, CBE, Broadcaster, Campaigner and Chair of The Family Commission