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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Wylye Valley Art Trail
Encouraging accessibility to and celebrating the range of visual arts practice in South Wiltshire. -
Wymondham Dementia Support Group
Year awarded: 2017Type of group: Health and CareCeremonial county: NorfolkThe charity promotes the well being and quality of life for people with dementia and their carers in Norfolk. -
Wyrley Juniors FC
Year awarded: 2013Type of group: Sport and Outdoor ActivitiesCeremonial county: the West MidlandsProviding a safe environment for people of all abilities to take part in footballing activities. -
Wythenshawe FM Community Radio Volunteers
Year awarded: 2014Type of group: Arts and MediaCeremonial county: Greater ManchesterEmpowering Wythenshawe residents through their own community radio voice by the people, for the people. Working with partners to provide opportunities for new volunteers and learners. -
Wythenshawe Wheelers
Year awarded: 2011Type of group: Sport and Outdoor ActivitiesCeremonial county: Greater ManchesterProviding an all-ability, fully accessible cycling facility with a wide range of adapted cycles -
Xplode Magazine
Year awarded: 2016Type of group: Arts and MediaCeremonial county: Greater ManchesterAssisting young people realise and achieve their potential through media and business -
Y Services for Young People
Year awarded: 2019Type of group: Children and Young PeopleCeremonial county: HampshireDelivering quality youth work that meets the needs of young people in South East Hampshire. -
Yarls Wood Befrienders
Year awarded: 2005Type of group: Asylum Seekers and RefugeesCeremonial county: BedfordshireProviding friendship and support to refugees and asylum seekers detained in Yarls Wood Immigration Removal Centre -
Yarpole Community Shop Association Ltd
Year awarded: 2011Type of group: Community Hubs and ServicesCeremonial county: HerefordshireProviding a community shop promoting social interaction and opportunities to buy local fresh produce -
Yeleni Therapy & Support
Year awarded: 2016Type of group: Health and CareCeremonial county: BedfordshireYeleni Therapy and Support provides free complementary therapies for anyone with any type of cancer. -
Yelvercare
Supporting the community through a volunteer service provision. -
Yemeni Community Association (YCA
Year awarded: 2019Type of group: Community Hubs and ServicesCeremonial county: the West MidlandsSupporting disadvantaged communities to become empowered and achieve their full potential. -
Yog Foundation
Bringing people together to serve selflessly and do good. -
York Against Cancer
Year awarded: 2017Type of group: Health and CareCeremonial county: North YorkshireHelping to raise money to improve the lives of people living with cancer in York and the surrounding area. -
York Students in Schools
Year awarded: 2003Type of group: Children and Young PeopleCeremonial county: BedfordshireInforming young people in Sandwell and Dudley of the dangers of leaving home unplanned and how to access support. -
York Women’s Counselling Service
Year awarded: 2023Type of group: Mental Health and WellbeingCeremonial county: North YorkshireProviding low cost and free counselling to women experiencing psychological distress across York. -
Yorkshire and Humberside Association for Music in Special Education (YAMSEN)
Inspiring and enabling people with additional needs to enjoy and make music with others. -
You Can Community Club
Year awarded: 2016Type of group: DisabilityCeremonial county: Greater ManchesterThe volunteers of You Can Community Club enhance the lives of young disabled people through a range of youth services. -
You’re Cherished
Year awarded: 2023Type of group: Children and Young PeopleCeremonial county: BedfordshireSupporting children to feel safe, seen, soothed and secure across the Midlands. -
Young at Heart Children’s Charity
Year awarded: 2022Type of group: Health and CareCeremonial county: the West MidlandsProviding support to Cardiac Families, who are under the care, of Birmingham Children’ Hospital. -
Young Bristol
Year awarded: 2020Type of group: Children and Young PeopleCeremonial county: The City and County of BristolProviding quality youth led services and support for young people in Bristol. -
Young Generation Theatre of Falmouth
Year awarded: 2024Type of group: Armed ForcesCeremonial county: CornwallEmpowering young people through theatre; championing inclusivity, building confidence and unlocking potential. -
Young Leaders in the Community
Year awarded: 2005Type of group: Children and Young PeopleCeremonial county: BedfordshireRecruiting and training young people in the Manor to support drug prevention projects -
Young Leicestershire
Year awarded: 2024Type of group: Children and Young PeopleCeremonial county: LeicestershireTransforming the lives of society’s disadvantaged young people. -
Younger Generation Theatre Group
Year awarded: 2013Type of group: Arts and MediaCeremonial county: Greater LondonGiving young people aged 9 to 18, the opportunity to appear on a professional stage.