Harrison Dax Nash
Harrison Dax Nash BEM | |
|---|---|
 Nash in 2025 | |
| Born | Plymouth, Devon, England |
| Alma mater | University of Plymouth |
| Occupations | Social Worker; Charity Director |
| Known for | Founder of Maranatha Care Children |
| Awards | British Empire Medal (2020 New Year Honours) |
| Website | maranathacarechildren |
Harrison Dax Nash is a British social worker and charity founder known for his work in South Africa with vulnerable children. He is the founder of the UK-registered charity Maranatha Care Children and has received both the British Empire Medal (BEM) and the British Citizen Award (BCA) for services to disadvantaged youth.[1]
Early life and education
Nash was born in Plymouth, England, and attended Devonport High School for Boys.[1]
He studied social work at the University of Plymouth, graduating in 2011.[2] He is now an honorary lecturer at the University.[1]
Career
In 2007, Nash travelled to South Africa as a volunteer.[2]
He then founded the charity Maranatha Care Children in 2009 to support youth development projects in the Eastern Cape.[1]
After completing his degree, Nash relocated to South Africa, where he worked for more than a decade as Programme Manager and Social Work Supervisor at the Maranatha-Siyakatala Child and Youth Care Centre (project of Maranatha Streetworkers Trust) in Gqeberha.[1]
His work has included residential care practice, programme development, and supporting young people into education and employment.[3]
Honours and awards
- British Citizen Award (BCA) for services to children and young people (2016).[4]
- British Empire Medal (BEM) in the 2020 Queen’s Honours List.[5]
- University of Plymouth Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award (2025).[2]
Media coverage
Nash has been featured in regional and national media, including BBC Spotlight,[6] BBC Radio Devon,[7] Algoa FM,[8] Die Burger,[9] The Herald (South Africa)[10] and The Herald (Plymouth).[11]
External links
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Mr Harrison Nash". University of Plymouth. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- 1 2 3 "Incredible Plymouth man 'humbled' after being given prestigious award". Plymouth Herald. 27 April 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "Harrison returns to Plymouth after Maranatha Care Children charity work". Plymouth Chronicle. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
- ↑ "British Citizen Awards January 2016 Honourees". British Citizen Awards. British Citizen Awards. January 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ↑ "British Empire Medal awarded to Harrison Dax Nash". The Gazette. The Stationery Office. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ↑ Maranatha Care Children (22 May 2019). "Harrison Nash BBC Spotlight Interview". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ↑ "BBC Sounds – Audio programme". BBC Sounds. BBC. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ↑ KayCee Rossouw (5 September 2024). "The Maranatha Streetworkers Trust on Algoa Cares". Algoa FM. Algoa Cares. Algoa FM. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ↑ "Man van Gqeberha vereer: drink tee by Buckingham Paleis". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans). South Africa: Media24. 29 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ↑ "Briton's efforts to make a difference in Gqeberha recognised by Queen". The Herald. South Africa: Independent Media. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
- ↑ "Plymouth man Harrison Dax Nash recognised by the Queen for charity work". Plymouth Herald. Plymouth, England: Reach plc. Retrieved 8 May 2026.