Emma Reynolds, MP for Wolverhampton North East, presented one of the winners with their prize and trophy at last night’s ‘Big Thank You’ awards. Emma said, “It was a great pleasure to award Sam Billingham her award in the Fresh Start category sponsored by Walsall Housing Group’s chief executive, Gary Fulford.

“Sam left an abusive partner and set up the support group SODA – Survivors of Domestic Abuse.

“Huge thank you Sam for helping people in this way – amazing work!

“Many congratulations to all the winners and the finalists from last night’s amazing event – you are all stars.

January 2018