Greater Manchester West Scouts Support Team Leader, Greg Archer, was ‘blown away’ to hear he had been awarded an MBE in the National Honours List for their services to young people in Manchester.

The honours system is to recognise people who have committed themselves to serving and helping people of the UK.

Greg has received their Honour, an MBE for his services to young people, through Scouting. Greg has provided decades of knowledge, experience and willingness to help young people of Manchester develop skills for life, and continues to do so.

Greg said of finding out he had been awarded the honour: “I’m truly humbled and honoured to receive this MBE. Scouting has been such a big part of my life, and it’s given me far more than I could ever give back. This recognition really belongs to the amazing young people, volunteers, and fellow leaders I’ve had the privilege to work with over the years. I share this with all of them.”

placeholder image — Greg Archer, Scout Volunteer

For more than 30 years, Greg has been a Scouts Volunteer. Joining in 1993 as an adult volunteer but Greg was first involved in Scouting as a baby. Greg’s father set up his local Scout group back in 1975, the year before Greg was born and he has been a part of the Scouting community ever since.

Greg Archer is one of over 140,000 volunteers for Scouts nationwide, offering fun, adventure and life skills for young people aged between 4 and 17.

Carl Hankinson, UK Chief Volunteer for Scouts passed on his congratulations: “Greg Archer has dedicated 32 years to Scouts and the local community of Manchester. It is brilliant news that Greg’s commitment to helping young people develop skills for life has been recognised with this honour. I am delighted to offer my congratulations and thanks to Greg.”