Harrison Dax Nash

Harrison Dax Nash
BEM
Nash in 2025
Born
Plymouth, Devon, England
EducationUniversity of Plymouth
OccupationsSocial Worker; Charity Director
Known forFounder of Maranatha Care Children
AwardsBritish Empire Medal (2020 New Year Honours)
Websitemaranathacarechildren.com

Harrison Dax Nash is a British social worker and charity founder known for his work in South Africa with vulnerable children. He is the founder of the UK-registered charity Maranatha Care Children and has received both the British Empire Medal (BEM) and the British Citizen Award (BCA) for services to disadvantaged youth.

Early life and education

Nash was born in Plymouth, England, and attended Devonport High School for Boys.

He studied social work at the University of Plymouth, graduating in 2011. He is now an honorary lecturer at the University.

Career

In 2007, Nash travelled to South Africa as a volunteer.

He then founded the charity Maranatha Care Children in 2009 to support youth development projects in the Eastern Cape.

After completing his degree, Nash relocated to South Africa, where he worked for more than a decade as Programme Manager and Social Work Supervisor at the Maranatha-Siyakatala Child and Youth Care Centre (project of Maranatha Streetworkers Trust) in Gqeberha.

His work has included residential care practice, programme development, and supporting young people into education and employment.

Honours and awards

Media coverage

Nash has been featured in regional and national media, including BBC Spotlight, BBC Radio Devon, Algoa FM, Die Burger, The Herald (South Africa) and The Herald (Plymouth).

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Mr Harrison Nash". University of Plymouth. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  2. 1 2 3 "Incredible Plymouth man 'humbled' after being given prestigious award". Plymouth Herald. 27 April 2025. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  3. ↑ "Harrison returns to Plymouth after Maranatha Care Children charity work". Plymouth Chronicle. 26 May 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2026.
  4. ↑ "British Citizen Awards January 2016 Honourees". British Citizen Awards. British Citizen Awards. January 2016. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  5. ↑ "British Empire Medal awarded to Harrison Dax Nash". The Gazette. The Stationery Office. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  6. ↑ Maranatha Care Children (22 May 2019). "Harrison Nash BBC Spotlight Interview". YouTube. Google. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  7. ↑ "BBC Sounds – Audio programme". BBC Sounds. BBC. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  8. ↑ KayCee Rossouw (5 September 2024). "The Maranatha Streetworkers Trust on Algoa Cares". Algoa FM. Algoa Cares. Algoa FM. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  9. ↑ "Man van Gqeberha vereer: drink tee by Buckingham Paleis". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans). South Africa: Media24. 29 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  10. ↑ "Briton's efforts to make a difference in Gqeberha recognised by Queen". The Herald. South Africa: Independent Media. 4 February 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2026.
  11. ↑ "Plymouth man Harrison Dax Nash recognised by the Queen for charity work". Plymouth Herald. Plymouth, England: Reach plc. Retrieved 8 May 2026.