Michael Manders, aka Mike the Knight, has received an award for his fundraising efforts.

Mike works for Hull Trains, and has supported the charity Action for Children for many years.

Last year he ran the London Marathon in a full suit of armour, raising over three thousand pounds.

He later donated the suit of armour to the charity.

A panel of judges awarded Mike the top spot in the Supporter Achievement Category at the charity’s Stephenson Awards, which are given every year in recognition of Action for Children’s supporters, volunteers, carers, and staff, and of the achievements of the children, young people and families that the charity supports.

For over 150 years, Action for Children has been helping underprivileged children across the UK, offering practical and emotional support to families in need.

Mike, On-Board Manager, explained: “It was amazing not only to be nominated, but to actually win the award. Everything you do when you’re fundraising is for the charity and the children, so you never expect the recognition to be for yourself. It means the world to me.”

When asked about his future fundraising endeavours for Action for Children, he said: “I’ve got a lot more in the pipeline, I’m doing the Great North Run in September followed by the Yorkshire Marathon in October and we have a skydive and a cycle from Hull to Paris currently being planned for next year. It’s going to be a busy few months of training!”

Martijn Gilbert, Managing Director of Hull Trains, added: “Mike is so deserving of this recognition. I want to say a huge congratulations from the whole team here at Hull Trains, the work he does for Action for Children is so inspiring and we’re incredibly proud to have him at Hull Trains.”