Quote from Chris Sherwood, chief government of the RSPCA

"I'm delighted to congratulate René on the information of this glorious achievement - what an honour to be recognised for companies to charity.

"To be awarded CBE is an impressive accolade, marking a long time of dedication to enhancing animal welfare, in addition to his dedication to nature and heritage. The animal world is undoubtedly higher off due to his dedication.

"René will step down as RSPCA chair on the finish of 2023 after 4 years, and continues to be a trustee and vice chair of RSPCA Assured. During his tenure as chair, René steered us by the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic, oversaw a interval of serious modernisation and alter, and presided over our new, bold ten-year technique, Together for Animal Welfare."