Five Somerset charities are celebrating today (November 14th) after winning the coveted King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS).
KAVS is the highest award given to voluntary groups in the UK and is the equivalent to an MBE for individuals. The KAVS award celebrates outstanding work done by charities and they are awarded each year.
This year’s local recipients are:
Avalon Camps
Fair Frome
Pride in Paulton Partnership PIP
The Strawberry Line Society
Wells Festival of Literature
Today Justin Sargent DL, who oversees the nomination process in Somerset on behalf of the Lord-Lieutenant, said: “I am delighted that each of these groups has received the highest recognition for their work in their communities”.
“They are five very different organisations, but they all show the extraordinary impact small groups of volunteers can have, making Somerset a better place for everyone. I congratulate them all.”
“As well as richly deserved recognition for their hard work, the Kings Awards for Voluntary Service will enhance the reputation of these groups and raise their profile, helping them attract support for their work.”
