Violet Douglas-Pennant

Commandant the Honourable Violet Blanche Douglas-Pennant (31 January 1869 – 12 October 1945) was a British philanthropist and supporter of local government who served as the second commandant of the Women's Royal Air Force (WRAF) until her dismissal in August 1918.

Born into the aristocracy, Douglas-Pennant became interested in youth clubs for girls which led her to charity work with the unemployed and with disabled children. Working with the Workers' Educational Association led her to become involved in the establishment and reform of local government, and she eventually became a member of the London County Council Education Committee.

As a result of her work with the uneducated and unemployed she served on the board of governors for various schools, and eventually became a member of the Borough of Finsbury unemployment committee.[

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