NSPCC Cymru fundraising chairman receives MBE in New Year Honours

Hywel Peterson, a long-serving volunteer and supporter of NSPCC Cymru, has received an MBE for Voluntary and Charitable Services in the King's New Year Honours.

Hywel was recognised for his work with us, which includes serving as Chairman of NSPCC Cymru’s Fundraising Board since it was launched in 2023 and being a member of the NSPCC Wales Appeal Board from 2016–2019.

Under Hywel’s leadership, the fundraising board has raised more than £1 million for NSPCC Cymru’s services during its first year, with funds going towards vital services in Wales such as Speak out Stay safe and Childline.

Hywel – who was appointed an Honorary Member of Council for the NSPCC in 2019 and a Divisional Vice President in 2021 – has also spearheaded the success of Childline Club Cymru. This is a membership-based fundraising appeal for companies and individuals, which was launched by Wales, British and Irish Lions captain Sam Warburton and has raised more than £60,000 for Childline.

Hywel said: “The NSPCC’s fight for every childhood is a cause very close to my heart and this incredible personal honour also reflects the hard work that has taken place by the NSPCC in Wales, my fundraising board, and its many supporters – both individual and corporate.

“Abuse and neglect continue to blight the lives of too many children in Wales and the NSPCC is committed to doing all it can to help, support and raise awareness.

“In particular, Childline, our Schools Service and the Centres in Prestatyn and Cardiff are at the heart of this effort, with the most wonderful teams of volunteers and professional staff.

“The fundraising board succeeded in raising £1 million during its first year, helping the charity deliver its critical services, and it continues to go from strength to strength.

“There has never been a more important time to ensure we do all we can for this vital cause.”

Jo Swinhoe, Director of Income Generation for the NSPCC, said: “Hywel’s commitment to the NSPCC and our mission is exceptional and, on behalf of our charity and the children in Wales who we help every day, I would like to thank him for his continuing hard work and congratulate him on this deserved honour.

“Hywel’s leadership of the NSPCC Cymru Fundraising Board, which raised £1m in its first year, is making an enormous contribution to our fight for every childhood.”

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