Dyslexic campaigner wins UK award for 25 years of helping vulnerable families

Andy Willis received the Community Shining Star Award at the Dyslexia Awards 2026 held in Telford. He has been a community campaigner for 25 years, supporting vulnerable individuals and families in Banburyshire. Known as the 'People’s Champion', he founded the Banburyshire Advice Centre to help residents navigate support systems. His extensive voluntary work has contributed to raising awareness of dyslexia and the support available.