It's been a whirlwind time for Charlotte Gilley after the Maverick Stars Trust founder was awarded an MBE for services to boxing in the King's New Year honours list.

After the sport helped turned Charlotte's life around, she decided to set up the charity to improve the lives of disadvantaged young people. Thousands have since benefited through a series of Maverick Stars initiatives.

Charlotte's news has been picked up by the press - examples below.

 

The ex-wine merchant mum changing the lives of thousands of kids across Manchester through boxing - Manchester Evening News

Cheshire mum who used boxing to help tackle depression honoured for setting up charity helping disadvantaged youngsters - Cheshire Live (cheshire-live.co.uk)

Alderley Edge mum honoured for services to boxing - alderleyedge.com