The Rev John Wood,
56, dedicated his MBE to the team at St Ann's Church, in Tottenham, north London, who have helped play an active role in building local relationships following the 2011 riots.
When he first arrived at the church, he said, he was "clinically depressed, having
panic attacks, and didn't actually lead a service or preach for two years.
"The reason I have even got this award is that the church there took me as I was, they said they wanted me anyway."
From humble origins, the 40-50 strong team he leads mns a counselling project in
27 schools, provides youth support on five estates including Broadwater Farm, and provides chaplaincy services to the police.
