CEO Ann Osbourn receives British Empire Medal for combating rural loneliness through coffee caravans.

Ann Osbourn, CEO of Suffolk Rural Coffee Caravan, received a British Empire Medal for her efforts in combating rural loneliness. The charity, which runs coffee caravans visiting villages, has made over 550 visits, offering social interaction and support, especially vital during the pandemic when services adapted to include online and phone calls. Osbourn also founded 500SuffolkReasons to help with cost-of-living issues.

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