Anne Ganley, managing director of Thompson Building Centres has had her consistent work for homeless people in the region recognised by the Prime Minister.
Ms Ganley was one of a select group of people from around the UK invited to the Community Heroes event at 10 Downing Street.

MPs from across the UK invited guests from their constituencies who they felt should be given the opportunity to meet the Prime Minister as a thank you for their support of their homeless over the festive season.

Most recently Anne got firmly behind the Brothers In Arms campaign, which is aiming to raise around £60,000 to build a new memorial to the Fallen of Wearside.