Dudley's Lenny Henry receives award
Black Country comedian Sir Lenny Henry has received an award recognising his charitable work.
West Midlands' Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC) presented the Dudley-born comedian with the Midland Business and Community Charity Lifetime Award for his lifetime of helping charitable causes.
Sir Lenny said: “It’s such an honour… My mom always stressed about helping people who were worse off than yourself. She led by example and as a result of that I do the same thing."
The comedian, one of the founders of Comic Relief, has dedicated a large part of his life to charitable work.
PCC David Jamieson said: “It was a pleasure to present Sir Lenny with the award. He fully deserved it.
“I am also pleased my office was able to sponsor this award as it is important that we take time to recognise those who do so much work to help others.
“Sir Lenny is a fine example to us all and should be recognised for his efforts.
“I hope we can all take inspiration from him and go out of our way to make a positive difference in local communities."
The Midland Business and Community Charity Lifetime awards are designed to recognise the efforts that people go to and to encourage others to do the same.
Zoe Bennett, the founder of the awards, said: “The theme of the Midlands Business and Community Charity Awards was to say ‘thank you’ to those who go out of their way to help others.
“I use the platform to allow others to thank those in their lives that selflessly help others."
