He was awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1997 Queen's Honours List for his services to young people and the hospice movement.
Is president of United Response, providing homes in the community for
people with learning disabilities.
Is founder of Internet-based youth charity YouthNet.
In 2001 helped redecorate Chats Palace, a well-used community arts
centre in Hackney, East London for Make a Difference Day.
His daughters are Kate D. Lewis and singer/songwriter Sylvie Lewis.
He was awarded the Knight Bachelor of the Order of the British Empire in the 2016 Queen's New Years Honours List for his services to the voluntary and charitable sectors particularly the hospice movement in London, England.