2021 Winner Colin Butler Childline’s longest-serving volunteer, taking thousands of calls from children in danger since the night of the helpline’s launch in 1986. FOR almost 35 years, Childline volunteer Colin Butler has provided the listening ear that has changed – and even saved – the lives of thousands of young people. The charity’s longest-serving […]
Category: Birmingham 2021 Winners
Fundraiser of the Year
2021 Winner Margaret Orbell Started raising money for Birmingham Children’s Hospital after doctors saved her son in 1952 – and hasn’t stopped. WHEN doctors saved her newborn son Mark’s life, Margaret Orbell decided to say thank you by selling greetings cards in aid of Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Mark is now 69, and his mum is […]
Emergency Services
2021 Winner Emad Choudhury Imam turned police officer who does life-saving work tackling knife crime and youth violence. From the outside, Emad Choudhury’s two roles – as an Imam and a frontline police officer – may seem very different. But whether he is patrolling the streets or leading Friday prayers, Emad’s motivation is the same. […]
TSB Community Hero
2021 Winner Hannah Simnett Driving force behind an inspirational charity to provide mentoring and support to help young people achieve their potential in life. As a teenager, Hannah Simnett struggled and often wished there was someone she could talk to about the problems and challenges she faced. Today, thanks to the remarkable charity she set up, […]