Suffolk celebrates as local organisations are awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service.

It has been announced today that five voluntary organisations in Suffolk have been awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service.
Published: 14 Nov 2024

Created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and previously known as The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS), the Award has been shining a light on the fantastic work of voluntary groups from all across the UK for many years.

Equivalent to an MBE, KAVS is the highest Award given to local voluntary groups in the UK, and they are awarded for life.

The local organisations are:

Speaking after the announcement The Lord-Lieutenant of Suffolk, Lady Clare, Countess of Euston, said

I send my heartfelt congratulations to all the organisations that have been awarded a King's Award for Voluntary Service this year. The work they do within our communities is absolutely vital and it is wonderful to see them formally recognised in this way.