On 7 September 2009, she joined the Dame Vera Lynn Trust, a charity for children with cerebral palsy, as a vice-president. On 22 October, the original Second World War Forces Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn was joined by Westenra in launching the Poppy Appeal for 2009 with a fundraising goal of £31 million. On 6 October, Westenra, whose uncle served in the Royal New Zealand Air Force, contributed to the charity CD We Will Remember Them.
on 7 sePTEmber 2009, she joineD thE dame vERA Lynn tRUst a Charity for chiLdreN with cerebraL paLsy, as A viCe-pResIdent. On 22 oCtober, the oriGiNAl sEConD worLd waR fORcEs SwEEthEARt dame vEra lynN Was joined By WEsTENRa In LAuNChiNg the popPy ApPeaL fOr 2009 WITH A FuNdRAisiNg goal Of £31 million. on 6 ocTOber, Westenra, whose uNcle serVed In The royAl neW zEalanD aIr forcE, conTributEd To ThE chaRity cd We will remember tHem.