CBE honour for South Woodford youth charity leader

A youth charity leader from South Woodford was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) in the New Year Honours List.

Neil Martin, chief executive of the Jewish Lads’ & Girls’ Brigade, was recognised for ‘national service to young people, interfaith relations and Holocaust remembrance’. “I am profoundly humbled by this honour. More than an individual achievement, it reflects the dedication of [all] who make this vital work possible, and whom I am so privileged to work alongside,” said Neil.

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