The Kindle Centre Receives National Recognition Of Its Work and has been Awarded The King’s Award For Voluntary Service.
Volunteers at the Kindle Centre have just been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS). This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.
The Kindle Centre in South Wye is the first to receive the KAVS in Herefordshire, and is one of 262 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 aims to recognise outstanding work by local volunteer groups to benefit their communities.
It was created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and, following his accession, His Majesty The King emphasised his desire to continue the Award.
Recipients are announced annually on 14th November, The King’s Birthday.
Representatives of the Kindle Centre will receive the award crystal and certificate from Mr Edward Harley CBE, Lord-Lieutenant of Herefordshire in the early part of 2024.
Paul Rone, Chair of the South Wye Development Trust which oversees the work at the Kindle Centre said, “On behalf of all of the Trustees, I/we are thrilled and delighted that the work at the Kindle Centre has been recognised.
“All of the volunteers undertake brilliant work with the superb community hub which offers so much to so many, and which is making a real difference to all.
“In addition to the excellent volunteering, particular thanks to Mandy Evans who has provided excellent leadership, and to her team who also go above and beyond in supporting others. Well done to all involved! ”
