Ainsdale Civic Society and Birkdale Community Hub in Southport are among sixteen Merseyside voluntary groups which are being awarded the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
They are:
Sefton:
4th Crosby and District Scouts St. William of York
Ainsdale Civic Society
Birkdale Community Hub
Sunshine Group
Wirral:
Brighter Bebington
New Ferry Community Land Trust.
Shaftesbury Youth Club
Knowsley:
Breast Mates Cancer Support
Safari Kids Club
The Eco Therapy Garden CIC
St. Helens:
Portico Vine ARLFC
Valley Brass (Haydock)
Liverpool:
Hoby UK
Merseyside Children’s Holiday Fund
Merseyside Domestic Violence Service Ltd
Samaritans Liverpool and Merseyside
Lord Lieutenant of Merseyside Mark Blundell said: “This is an outstanding number from the 281 awarded across the United Kingdom.
“Equivalent to an MBE, the King’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to local voluntary groups in the UK and is awarded for life.
“My congratulations to all of these tremendous organisations whose volunteers consistently go above and beyond to help others in their local area. They are an example to us all!”
More information on the recipients and the Award can be found at https://kavs.dcms.gov.uk/
Nominations for the 2025 awards are open until 1st December 2024.
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