Maria Angel
Maria Angel MBE is a British academic. In 2008, Angel founded and became daily operations director of the 'Normandy Youth Club–The N-Factor' charity organization located in Surrey, England.
Career
Angel holds a BA (Hons) in Business and Management, as well as a PGCE certification, a QTLS status, and an FCMI. She is a sixth form teacher.
The Normandy Youth Club
Angel founded the 'Normandy Youth Club–The N-Factor' charitable institution in January 2009. The community organization was targeted to help combat the increasing incidents of youth crime in Normandy, Surrey, England and its surrounding hamlets.
The group was staffed and run by volunteers. It was based out of Normandy Village Hall and catered specifically to rural youth aged eight to 18 years of age. The club was aimed at young people from disadvantaged and marginalised communities in Normandy and its surrounding hamlets, including those from minority group communities. The club was closed in October 2016 due to a lack of funding.
Recognition
The Normandy Youth Club was recognised by UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown and his wife Sarah in 2010. Maria Angel was recognised by Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth II in the 2018 New Year Honours.
Personal and organization honours
| Year | Organisation | Award | Achievement |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | High Sheriff of Surrey | High Sheriff Youth Award | "Contributed towards making your community safer and stronger, by reaching out and helping others. The Award also conveys the gratitude of all those who live in Surrey for the way your project helps to reduce and prevent crime amongst young people in the country". |
| 2009 | Borough of Guildford Mayor | The Mayor's Award for Community Service | "For recognition of their outstanding contribution to the community". |
| 2009 | Surrey Police | Surrey Police Local Heroes Award | "The Community Cohesion category and thereby receives the grateful thanks of Surrey Police and the citizens of the county for their actions and dedication to help create safe neighbourhoods in Surrey". |
| 2010 | Tesco | Tesco Community Mum of the Year Award | "National recognition for serving the community". |
| 2010 | 10 Downing Street | Breakfast Reception with Sarah Brown | "National recognition for serving the community". |
| 2010 | High Sheriff of Surrey | High Sheriff Youth Award | "Contributed towards making your community safer and stronger, by reaching out and helping others". "The Award also conveys the gratitude of all those who live in Surrey for the way your project helps to reduce and prevent crime amongst young people in the country". |
| 2010 | Women of the Year Lunch | Women of the Year Lunch | "Recognition as a Woman of Achievement 2010, on the basis of her own merit and achievement and is nominated by a member of the Woman of the Year Nominating Council because of her special contribution to society or the workplace". |
| 2011 | BBC | BBC First Click Digital Champion | "Providing the BBC First Click beginner’s computer courses at Normandy Day Centre Internet Café from the launch of the BBC campaign". |
| 2011 | Guildford Honorary Remembrancer | Women of the Year | "Honoured for her outstanding contribution… has changed the community’s attitude towards youngsters in the area. ...that there are people who feel socially excluded". |
| 2011 | Surrey Life Magazine | Surrey Life Community Hero | "Inspiring people who are already making a big difference in our communities… who you feel really make an impression on the quality of life in Surrey". The driving force behind the N-Factor youth club and the Normandy Day Centre Internet Café in her village". |
| 2018 | London Gazette | Member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire | "For services to the community in Normandy, Surrey". |
| 2018 | Times Educational Supplement (TES) | TES New Teacher of the Year Finalist. Terrace Pavilion reception at the House of Commons with Lord | "Recognized by her peers for her contribution to teaching". |