The co-founder and director of a social enterprise, which is on a crusade to end period poverty, has been made an OBE. Celia Hodson, from Eye, was honoured for services to promoting period dignity and raising awareness of free period products. Mrs Hodson, who started Hey Girls in 2018 with her daughters Kate Smith and Bec Shutt, was named in King Charles’ Birthday Honours list. Celia Hodson, co-founder and CEO of Hey Girls - Picture credit: Hey GirlsUpon receiving the news, she said: “I am deeply honoured and humbled to receive this recognition. Corrie Colson, programmes adviser at Norfolk Community Foundation, said: “I love that Hey Girls is completely barrier-free.

Source: Express June 22, 2024 11:54 UTC