An Isle of Wight legal assistant has been recognised for her selfless dedication to volunteering and fundraising for the Ryde Sea Cadets.
Margaret Beacham of Churchers Solicitors received a British Empire Medal (BEM) at The Isle of Wight Lord Lieutenant Awards on Tuesday 4th October.
Award-giving ceremony
Lord Lieutenant of the Isle of Wight Susie Sheldon (pictured above on the right) presented Margaret with the BEM at the The Royal Yacht Squadron in Cowes .
The award ceremony recognised Margaret’s outstanding volunteering and fundraising work for the Ryde Sea cadets which she has been dedicated to since 2006.
Impact of fundraising has driven recruitment
Margaret’s most recent work involved fundraising to set up a new Sea Cadet facility on the River Medina at Island Harbour.
Throughout the Covid pandemic, Margaret volunteered as the Chair of the Ryde Sea Cadets, alongside her work as a legal assistant at Churcher Solicitors. The impact of her fundraising has driven the recruitment of Ryde Sea Cadets.
The legal assistant was passionate about transforming the previous facility into what is now a thriving and vibrant Sea Cadet Unit.
Beacham: My work with the Ryde Sea Cadets means so much to me
Margaret said,
“It was an honour to attend the award ceremony and celebrate the fantastic work being carried out across the Island.
“My work with the Ryde Sea Cadets means so much to me and I’m extremely proud that my volunteering and fundraising efforts have impacted so many young people across the Island.”
Margaret’s work on her most recent community project has had a huge impact on youth development in the Isle of Wight.
Three BEM awards were presented as part of the ceremony, as well as seven Duke of Edinburgh awards and recognition awards for service within the NHS and Hampshire Constabulary.
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