Awardees
The 2026 recipients of The King’s Award for Voluntary Service will be available on the ‘News’ page from the 14th November 2026. The searchable archive feature will be available for 2026 recipients from the 16th November 2026.
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West Lavington Youth Club
Offering young people a focal point for their activities and keeping them away from drugs and alcohol misuse -
West Mercia Search and Rescue
Year awarded: 2022Type of group: Emergency ResponseCeremonial county: ShropshireProviding an expert voluntary rescuer team, to save or recover people from dangerous environments. -
West Riding Woodcarvers Association
Year awarded: 2009Type of group: OtherCeremonial county: West YorkshireSharing, encouraging and expanding a common interest in the ancient art of woodcarving -
West Somerset Disability Association
Providing support, social and educational opportunities for people with physical difficulties living in West Somerset -
West Somerset Food Cupboard
Year awarded: 2023Type of group: Food SupportCeremonial county: SomersetBuilding food resilience through provision of emergency food parcels and a local surplus food pantry. -
West Sussex Mediation Service
Volunteer driven mediation service helping those suffering conflicts in their lives resolve their differences. -
West View Community Association
Year awarded: 2005Type of group: Community Hubs and ServicesCeremonial county: LancashireEnhancing the quality of life for the community in West View throug provision of social and educational facilities. -
West Wight Dementia-Friendly Choir
Year awarded: 2025Type of group: Community Hubs and ServicesCeremonial county: the Isle of WightProviding enjoyment, friendship and improved wellbeing for those with dementia and their carers. -
Westerleigh Judokwai Club
Year awarded: 2015Type of group: Sport and Outdoor ActivitiesCeremonial county: East SussexSupporting athletes of all abilities to reach their full potential in judo, we also aim to integrate disabled athletes into mainstream sport. -
Western Health and Social Care Trust Volunteering Service
Year awarded: 2015Type of group: Health and CareCeremonial county: BedfordshireEnabling the local community to volunteer, both in Hospital and Community facilities that enhance the experience of patients and clients. -
Westward Ho! Youth Theatre
Year awarded: 2011Type of group: Community Hubs and ServicesCeremonial county: DevonProviding local young people with opportunities to participate in theatre arts and activities -
Wetherby in Support of the Elderly
Year awarded: 2022Type of group: Older PeopleCeremonial county: West YorkshirePromoting wellbeing and reducing loneliness in the Wetherby area. -
Wetton and Alstonefield Community First Responders
Year awarded: 2003Type of group: Emergency ResponseCeremonial county: BedfordshireEnhancing the lives of hospice patients and their families. -
Wetwheels Hamble CIC
Year awarded: 2025Type of group: Mental Health and WellbeingCeremonial county: HampshireEnabling access for disabled people to the thrill of the sea with barrier-free boating experiences. -
Whale Hill Community Association Ltd.
Provides facilities in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupations by providing a community base. -
Whirlow Hall Farm Trust Volunteers
Year awarded: 2013Type of group: Children and Young PeopleCeremonial county: South YorkshireProviding children, young people, families and vulnerable adults with hands-on learning experiences of farming, horticulture and the countryside on a real working farm. -
Whistlewood Common Limited CIC
Year awarded: 2024Type of group: EnvironmentCeremonial county: DerbyshireDemonstrating the critical importance of caring fairly for the earth and people. -
Whitby Hidden Impairments Support and Help (WHISH)
Providing life changing support for children with disabilities and their families. -
White Horse Development Trust CIC
Year awarded: 2018Type of group: Community Hubs and ServicesCeremonial county: NorfolkNorfolk’s first community owned pub and restaurant, and Upton community shop – serving Upton in the Norfolk Broads. -
White House Cancer Support
Year awarded: 2017Type of group: Health and CareCeremonial county: the West MidlandsAssisting all affected by a cancer diagnosis by providing practical and emotional support and information. -
Whiteabbey Community Group
Year awarded: 2022Type of group: Community Hubs and ServicesCeremonial county: County AntrimThe Hub embraces diversity, inclusion, education, providing a wide range of services and activities. -
Whiteknights Yorkshire Blood Bikes
Year awarded: 2024Type of group: Emergency ResponseCeremonial county: West YorkshireProviding a vital service in Yorkshire, transporting medical and clinical products 365 days a year. -
Whitemoss Club for Young People
Year awarded: 2008Type of group: DisabilityCeremonial county: LancashireThe group aims to support both able and special needs children in a socially interactive environment. -
Wickford & District Talking Newspaper
Year awarded: 2010Type of group: DisabilityCeremonial county: EssexProviding local news and magazine recordings for blind and partially sighted people throughout the district -
Wigan Little Theatre
Year awarded: 2019Type of group: Arts and MediaCeremonial county: Greater ManchesterVolunteers providing high quality, wide-ranging, traditional and innovative theatre for over 70 years.