In January this year, Matthew was honoured to have been awarded the Points of Light Award by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak for his exceptional community service and volunteerism. He was also recently announced as an entrant in Young Business Person of the Year as well as the Entrepreneur of the Year categories at the Staffordshire University Business Awards with winners being announced towards the end of the year.

Matthew will be travelling to London with his grandfather Peter, (pictured) who will be joining him at the garden party.

With just three of these prestigious events held each year, it’s a remarkable opportunity to meet members of the Royal Family and other individuals who have made significant positive impacts in their communities.

Mr. Bridger is known in Stoke-on-Trent for his role as a patron of Better Together Community Support Group, trustee of Sutton Trust Community Group in Abbey Hulton, outreach and communications officer for the Harper-Lee Foundation and has been a school governor.

He said: “Service and volunteering have become integral parts of my life, leading me on an incredibly rewarding journey to contribute wherever and however I can. I’m attending the event as an individual but for me I am there representing all the remarkable individuals who have been part of my endeavours and express my heartfelt gratitude for their invaluable contributions.

“Being part of a community that shares a common vision for a better world is a true blessing, and I’m deeply thankful for the opportunity to contribute to our community.”

The garden party is on May 21st at Buckingham Palace.