WAR veteran Mark Harding has been given the Lifetime Achievement Award. 

The veteran and fundraiser has received recognition for his achievements at the Veterans Awards. 

Over the past few years, Mark has completed various fundraising challenges to support charities close to his heart. 

In 2010, he was severely injured whilst serving in Afghanistan and told that he would never walk again. 

Since then, he has regained some of his mobility and used his capabilities to support a variety of different causes. 

Mr Harding said: "I find myself overwhelmed by the recognition bestowed upon me at the esteemed English Veterans Awards last Wednesday.

"To be named a finalist, amidst a remarkable gathering of individuals who have dedicated their lives to serving our community, is a humbling honour beyond measure.

"Moreover, to have been awarded the silver award in the category of Veteran Resilience is a testament to the unwavering spirit that has guided my journey from being injured form Afghanistan to becoming National fundraising for military charities.

"The work being undertaken within the charity sector and the community over the past 14 years is truly awe-inspiring, a testament to the power of compassion and the unyielding determination to support our military community and its associated charities.

"To be awarded the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award, sponsored by Money and Me Solicitors, is a validation of the impact that can be achieved through a relentless commitment to a cause greater than oneself.

"This accolade stands as a testament to the transformative power of resilience, the unbreakable spirit that has driven me to undertake remarkable feats, such as walking the length of Great Britain, from John o' Groats to Land's End, and the arduous journey from Carlisle to the Netherlands to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Operation Market Garden.

"In the face of such extraordinary achievements and the recognition they have garnered, I find myself humbled beyond words, awed by the profound impact that can be realized when my actions are fuelled by a deep-seated desire to make a difference within the military community.

"This moment serves as a poignant reminder that the true measure of a life well-lived lies not in the accolades, but in the indelible mark left upon the lives of those who were privileged to serve like I did when I was in the Army."