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On Tuesday, voluntary ‘heroes’ from all over the UK were recognised at the Nationwide Community and Heritage Awards at the Tower of London.

Our warmest congratulations extend to our long-standing Trustee Christopher Charlton who was announced winner of the Heritage Individual’s Award at the ceremony hosted by BBC News presenter Nicholas Owen.

Christopher has been involved for the last 30 years in the rescue of Sir Richard Arkwright’s first cotton mill and other historic sites in the village of Cromford. Under his leadership, the Arkwright Society bought the derelict Cromford Mill and restored it. This in turn has provided local young offenders with work experience as well as a hostel for disadvantaged young people.

The awards, run by Nationwide Building Society and the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF), recognise volunteers who dedicate spare time to supporting their local communities and heritage. Over the last 10 years the awards have celebrated the work of over 13,000 volunteers.

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