Burns Pet Nutrition founder John Burns has been awarded an MBE for services to business and the community in West Wales. Burns Pet Nutrition is a family run business based in Kidwelly, South Wales.
John said “I’m delighted to have received this honour from King Charles. It recognises the hard work in building a successful pet food brand, farm shop and charitable foundation, all of which have the community at their heart. What’s especially pleasing is that other people do the hard work and I get the credit.”
Burns continues to support over 30 charities long term and contributes multiple donations throughout the year. The in-house charity, The John Burns Foundation, runs multiple community initiatives, such as Burns by Your Side, a scheme that helps school children improve their literacy and communication skills with the aid of trained volunteers and reading dogs.
The John Burns Foundation was set-up in 2006. The Foundation aims to help enhance the lives of disadvantaged people, by offering practical recreational facilities and life skill opportunities, as well as using the arts, the outdoors and events to bring enjoyment to the whole community. The charity has recently moved to its flagship new home, at Canolfan John Burns Centre, Kidwelly.
Mr Burns said: “I am absolutely delighted to have been honoured by the award of the MBE. Needless to say, everything that has been achieved here is the result of the combined efforts and dedication of many colleagues working as a team, and I would like to record my thanks to them all."
