Ainsdale Civic Society receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
The Ainsdale Civic Society brings all parts of the community together. With its aims to improve the environment, promote community activity and benefit Ainsdale, the members received their very well deserved King’s Award for Voluntary Service on 19th March 2025 in the beautiful surroundings of the Royal Birkdale Golf Club. The Officers of Ainsdale Civic […]
Merseyside Domestic Violence Service presented with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
On Friday 14th March 2025 the Lord-Lieutenant presented The King’s Award for Voluntary Service to Merseyside Domestic Violence Service at the Adelphi Hotel. This group, which formed in 2003 with six volunteers and got off the ground with a donation of £1,000 now has secured major funding from the Lottery Funding Programme and has supported […]
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service presented to “The Shaftes”.
Universally known as “The Shaftes”, Shaftesbury Youth Club was presented with its King’s Award for Voluntary Service by the Lord-Lieutenant on Monday 10th March 2025. The Shaftes is the second oldest youth club in Great Britain, having been formed in 1886. However, one of the remarkable things about this group of volunteers is the way […]
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service presented to Brighter Bebington.
The Lord-Lieutenant was delighted to present The King’s Award for Voluntary Service to Brighter Bebington on Thursday 6th March 2025. It is difficult to summarise the range of activities that this group undertakes, such was the number and scope of activities seen by the assessors. In creating and enhancing places of beauty outdoors for people […]
Breast Mates Cancer Support receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
The Lord-Lieutenant joined the Mayor of Knowsley, Cllr Ken McGlashan, Leader of Knowsley Council, Cllr Graham Morgan, the CEO of Knowsley Council, Mr. James Duncan and the Mayors of Prescot and Whiston, Cllr Mark Burke and Cllr Stephen Henry at the presentation of The King’s Award for Voluntary Service to Breast Mates Cancer Support. This […]
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service presented to The Sunshine Group.
The Lord-Lieutenant presented The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) to The Sunshine Group at the Marriott Hotel in Liverpool today, 19th February 2025. This group offers an array of services and resources to ease the lives of people suffering with breast cancer. The group raises funds for practical things such as bespoke bags for […]
HOBY UK receive The King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
On Monday 17th February 2025 the Lord-Lieutenant, along with the Lord-Lieutenant of Cheshire Lady Alexis Redmond, presented HOBY UK with their King’s Award for Voluntary Service. This group, which works across Merseyside and Cheshire, creates workshops and seminars to inspire young people from different backgrounds to raise their aspirations and engage in positive social action […]
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service presented to the Merseyside Children’s Holiday Fund
On Saturday 15th February 2025 the Lord-Lieutenant presented the KAVS to the Merseyside Children’s Holiday Fund, aided by Professor Sir Mark Hedley DL and Marlene Amoo DL, who undertook the local assessment. Many thanks to the Lord Mayor of Liverpool, Cllr Richard Kemp CBE for also attending. This amazing group has been in existence for […]
Birkdale Community Hub and Library receives The King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
On Wednesday 12th February 2025 the Lord-Lieutenant presented Birkdale Community Hub and Library their King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS). The Community Hub and Library came into being after the Friends of Birkdale Library charity was created in September 2013 and the progress they have made is truly outstanding. It is so much more than […]
4th Crosby & District St. William of York, Scouts presented with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
On Friday 7th February 2025 The Lord-Lieutenant presented The KAVS to to 4th Crosby & District St. William of York Scouts. They are a truly deserving group, full of enthusiasm and warmth, they really go the extra mile for their young charges and the community, making a real difference to people’s lives. Congratulations go to […]