West Midlands volunteer groups given King's Awards
Dozens of volunteer-led groups in the West Midlands have been recognised with a King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The 38 groups were among 281 organisations in the UK who were honoured on Thursday with the accolade,
Cianna's Smile awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2024
Cianna's Smile, a group of volunteers based in Reading have been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2024. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.
King’s Award for Voluntary Service Awarded to Malton Community Fridge
Malton Free Fridge has been awarded The Kings Award for Voluntary Service, the highest life-time award given to local UK voluntary groups. The Free Fridge is a community waste food initiative, based in Malton,
Mountain rescue teams given King's award
Two mountain rescue teams have been honoured with a King's Award for Voluntary Service. Northumberland National Park Mountain Rescue Team (NNPMRT) and North of Tyne Mountain Rescue Team (NOTMRT) were jointly recognised for their dedication,
Kirklees uniform charity receives King's Award for Voluntary Service
A Kirklees charity that provides free second-hand school uniforms has been awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service. Uniform Exchange, which operates throughout north Kirklees and Huddersfield,
Newby and Scalby Library receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Newby and Scalby Library and Information Centre has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK – equivalent to an MBE.
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