Michael Muskett is a senior partner in East Anglia for PKF Accountants and business advisers and is based at its Great Yarmouth office.

Over the years Mr Muskett, 66, who lives in West Somerton, has helped to raise thousands for local and regional charities.

Throughout the year PKF organised fund-raising events for Macmillan Cancer Support and the Royal British Legion.

The keen Norwich City supporter and father of one is also chairman of NWES, one of the country's most successful enterprise.

Mr Muskett said he was shocked to learn he had been made an MBE.

He said: "I was shell-shocked really.

"It took me back I must admit, but I am delighted."

Asked why he thought he had been honoured, he said: "I suppose I have done 50 years in the firm and I have done a lot of charity work. I am also chairman of NWES. I assume it is a combination of these and my involvement in the business community. I really didn't expect it at all."

Source EDP 24