Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs volunteers are very honoured to receive 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.
Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs is one of 281 local charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to receive the prestigious award this year.
Their work, along with others from across the UK, reminds us of all the ways fantastic volunteers are contributing to their local communities and working to make life better for those around them.
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) aims to recognise outstanding work by local volunteer groups to support their communities. It was created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and was continued following the accession of His Majesty the King. 2024 marks the second year of The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Representatives of Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs will receive the award crystal and certificate from Mrs. Amanda Parker JP, Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, and two volunteers will attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace in 2025, along with other recipients of this year’s award.
Fleetwood Beach Wheelchairs is honoured to receive The King’s Award for Voluntary Service, following a rigorous assessment process. It recognises the hard work and dedication of all our valued volunteers, and the pride taken in providing the service.
Our thanks go to our Trustees and volunteers whose hard work and dedication have made this possible. This honour demonstrates what can be achieved when we work together. We would also like to thank those who have supported the charity in its journey, especially the Rotary Club of Fleetwood, Healthier Fleetwood, Fleetwood Town Council, and Wyre Council, as well as all our wonderful clients who make everything we do so worthwhile.
You can find more information here https://kavs.dcms.gov.uk/
“The Trustees are delighted that their hard work and the dedication and devotion of our volunteers have been recognised at the highest level. This honour demonstrates what can be achieved and also recognises the leading part our town has played in providing this valuable service.”
Michael Gray, Chair of Trustees and Founder
About the King’s Award for Voluntary Service
Every day, millions of people across the UK are making a difference by volunteering. Each year, outstanding examples of this work are celebrated through the King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS).
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.