Prince's Trust Young Achiever award handed out by Martin Clunes

DAILY MAIL
Oct 06, 2014 22:22
By Mikey Smith



Georgia Hardie has been named Prince's Trust Young Achiever at tonight's Pride of Britain Awards, after overcoming a troubled upbringing to make a success of her life.

At just 11-years-old Georgia Hardie found herself homeless after her alcoholic mother's unpredictable behaviour forced her out of the family home.

She spent the next three years sleeping in secret in her sister's room at a hostel, where she would hide under the bed if staff came knocking, or staying at friends' houses.

She was handed the award by actor Martin Clunes at the glittering ceremony at London's Grosvenor House Hotel.

The actor said Georgia was “the most incredible example and ambassador for the Prince’s Trust. which stops so many people falling through so many nets”.

Georgia said: “Being homeless at 11 is terrifying. You feel isolated and stressed.

"This award means so much to me. I never imagined out of all the people I could ever come close. I've been trying not to cry because I haven't worn waterproof mascara.


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Sherlock's Benedict Cumberbatch Cycles For Charity (LOOK TO THE STARS)

Sherlock star Benedict Cumberbatch was among 3,000 cyclists saddling up for The Prince's Trust Palace to Palace bike ride supported by Saudi Aramco on Sunday 14th October.

Benedict Cumberbatch at the Prince's Trust Palace to Palace Bike Ride

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The 45-mile Palace to Palace ride from Buckingham Palace to Windsor Castle raises vital funds for the work of The Prince’s Trust. Every year, the sell-out event sees participants collectively cycle 135,000 miles between the Royal Palaces.

Prince’s Trust ambassador Benedict, who stars in the hit BBC drama Sherlock, has raised more than £20,000 for The Trust for this year’s event.

He said: "I don’t get the opportunity to cycle much so it was fantastic to take part on such a beautiful route through London. It wasn’t easy cycling 45 miles but it’s worth it for such an important cause and everyone has had a great time.

“The Prince’s Trust is a charity which I am passionate about helping. Young people are our future, and with so many struggling to find work in the UK, I feel it’s vital we do everything we can to make sure all young people have the opportunities to succeed.”

TV presenter Anna Williamson, who took part with her team Anna’s Angels, said: “It was hard work but lots of fun riding through the city. The best thing about Palace to Palace is that it’s not a competition so everyone was really relaxed and the atmosphere was absolutely brilliant.”


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