Jonathan Kestenbaum, chief executive of Nesta has become a Labour peer, while, Claire Tyler, chief executive of relationship counselling charity Relate has been made a peer for the Liberal Democrat party.

The latest set of UK peerages, announced by the Queen last week, also include new Tory peers Sir Michael Bishop, chairman of the Michael Bishop Charitable Foundation, Robert Edmiston, a businessman and charity campaigner and Anne Jenkins for her charitable and political work for the Conservative Party.

Businessman and philanthropist Paul Strasburger is also a new Lib Dem Peer.

Commenting on Tyler’s peerage, Relate’s chair of trustees Nick Tarsh said:

“I am delighted by this news which is a great honour and reflects Claire’s work as chief executive of Relate to strengthen and support family relationships. I know that this honour is also due to Claire’s past work within government tackling social exclusion and improving the life chances of vulnerable children and young people. I am sure that her knowledge, energy and dedication will make an important contribution to the House of Lords.

“Side by side with her new role, Claire will continue as Chief Executive of Relate, leading our work to put relationship support for children, adults and families at the heart of the social policy agenda and for developing the range and accessibility of our services to the public.”

Kestenbaum (pictured), chief executive of Nesta, which was recently set up as a charity by government, said he was humbled and honoured by the appointment and looked forward to meeting the responsibilities that the role will bring.