We are delighted to share the news that St Bride’s Managers’ chairman and founding partner, Robert Houston, received his award as a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) from The Princess Royal on Wednesday afternoon. His award was for services to people with disabilities and to disadvantaged communities through sport and was announced in the King’s Birthday Honours List in June.

Robert is also chair of trustees and founder of Boost Charitable Trust which provides funding and support for inspiring sports programmes. Since its inception, Boost has awarded grants in excess of £2.5m and has engaged with 71 different sports.

Many congratulations for this truly deserved award and recognition.