St. George’s Society of New York (SGSNY) is pleased to honor Alastair Borthwick and Brian Duperreault at their upcoming British Ball being held on Wednesday, April 29th at The Plaza. Mr. Borthwick will receive the Medal of Honor for his exceptional service to international business and community, and Mr. Duperrault will receive the Commonwealth Award in recognition of his significant contributions to the Commonwealth community. The British Ball proudly recognizes its Presenting Sponsor, Bank of America, and its Gold Sponsor, American International Group, Inc.

We are deeply saddened to share the news of the passing of June Briggs, a longtime member and dedicated supporter of St. George’s Society of New York.

Members of the St George’s Society spent a very sunny Friday volunteering with the Billion Oyster Project on Governors Island on April 10.

Originally from Glasgow, Colette moved to New York after a decade in London and now advises FTSE 500 companies. She works with financial institutions globally on data and AI strategy and front-office transformation.

A former field hockey player, she now splits her time between training for Hyrox and walking her puppy, who generally has the final say on pace and direction. Based in NYC, Colette enjoys watching rugby, seeking out a proper pub, and is quietly working her way through all 50 U.S. states.

2025 was a year of incredible growth and community impact! From record-breaking events to expanding our support for seniors and scholars, see how we’ve grown together in our visual Year in Review.

Josh Turner is the founder of Stand4 Socks, a social enterprise and certified B Corp that makes premium socks with a mission: for every pair sold, Stand4 donates a pair to someone experiencing homelessness. Originally founded in the UK, Stand4 has expanded into the U.S. while continuing to combine bold design, comfort-focused sock technology, and measurable social impact. Josh now lives in New York with his wife and dog (socks the mini dachshund!) and is passionate about building community through purpose-driven business.

The 2026 Scholar Reception was truly a memorable evening, bringing together our current cohort of Scholars, our inspiring alumni, and the wider SGSNY community for a night of connection, celebration, and opportunity.

Due to the snowstorm over the weekend, St. George’s Society of New York hosted its Annual General Meeting virtually. We are grateful to everyone who joined us online and participated. Your ongoing engagement and support are what make the Society’s work possible and help us continue advancing our mission.

Originally from Sheffield, England, Tokiah Kennedy has built her career and community in New York City with a strong focus on connection, innovation, and giving back. With over a decade of experience in technology and operational leadership, she has led and scaled technology platforms across multiple industries and countries. Learn more about Tokiah!

Meet Kevin Jack-Reeves of the British International School of New York. Discover his journey from Brighton to Weehawken and how he builds community with SGSNY.

On December 6, 2025, the St. George’s Society team gathered once again at St. Thomas Church Fifth Avenue to welcome our Beneficiaries for the annual Holiday Tea. It was a warm and festive afternoon that brought the SGSNY community together with 17 of our senior Beneficiaries.

Founder of Marina Space LLC, a sustainable consulting agency, SGSNY Member, helps individuals and organizations detox their lives inside and out through decluttering across three dimensions: mind, home, and body, and businesses.

Learn more about her and her time at King’s College which led her to find SGSNY!

On Saturday November 22, 2025, 15 members of SGSNY gathered in St. Thomas Church to hand out holiday pies to more than 140 unhoused New Yorkers.

Ben Cohen MBE will be honored at the organization’s annual British Bash on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at the Edison Ballroom in New York City.

Rob Benson is one of our newer members and has already found a true sense of community here at SGSNY. Find out more about why being part of the Society as a British ex-pat in NYC is so meaningful to him.

Rachel Christopher stars as Hermione Granger in Broadway’s Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, bringing depth and magic to one of literature’s most beloved characters. In this Anglofiles feature, she shares insights on her craft, life in New York’s theatre scene, and why the story still captivates audiences today.

Discover the story of Bobby Long, a British singer-songwriter from Wigan now based in New York. In this Anglofiles feature, Bobby reflects on his creative journey from London’s open mic scene to performing worldwide, sharing how his British roots and life in New York continue to inspire his music and poetry.

This fall, we hosted our annual Scholarship Orientation at Nomadworks Times Square for our 2025–26 cohort of Scholars. We were delighted to welcome a vibrant group of 25 Scholars.