'Selfless' Good Shepherd worker wins national award for charity work in Wolverhampton
A "selfless" worker who helps homeless people in Wolverhampton has won one of the most prestigious awards in the charity world.
Paul Burns, 60, is a Housing First key worker with Wolverhampton charity Good Shepherd and was shocked to win the Unsung Hero award at the Third Sector Awards.
Paul was honoured at the awards at London's Royal Lancaster Hotel, celebrating the outstanding impact and achievements of individuals and organisations throughout the country.
Having grown up in Northern Ireland during The Troubles, including witnessing a murder, Paul previously suffered poverty and several spells in prison, but, since turning a corner himself, has channelled all of those experiences into helping others.
Good Shepherd CEO Tom Hayden said: “When I think of the Good Shepherd, and people who have played a huge part as the real core of the charity such as Helen Holloway (business & finance manager), Paul Burns is right up there amongst them.
