Awardees
On the 14th November we announced the 262 voluntary groups selected to receive The King’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2023.
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2023 Awardees List – PDF
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Downderry and District Community Bus Association
Year awarded: 2003Type of group: Armed ForcesCeremonial county: CornwallProviding accessible and inexpensive transport for all local residents and holiday- makers. -
Drama Express
Enabling young people with complex disabilities to access the performing arts through workshops and acclaimed performances. -
DRC Generations
Year awarded: 2015Type of group: Education and EmploymentCeremonial county: the City of GlasgowSupporting young people and adults to undertake appropriate accreditation to improve self esteem. -
Dream-A-Way
Providing holidays and trips for people with special needs, their families and carers in the South West region. -
DREAMSAI Milton Keynes
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: CulturalCeremonial county: BuckinghamshireProviding assistance and support to vulnerable people in accordance with the teachings of Shirdi Sai. -
Dreamscheme Northern Ireland
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: Children and Young PeopleCeremonial county: The County Borough of BelfastMaking a difference to and bringing hope into the lives of young people in their local communities. -
Droylsden Youth Centre
Year awarded: 2016Type of group: Children and Young PeopleCeremonial county: Greater ManchesterDroylsden Youth Centre is a voluntary organisation helping and educating young people through their sporting activities. -
Drug Initiative Group—Forfar
Running a cafe facility for young people and offering an alternative to drug use and misuse. -
DrugFAM
Year awarded: 2017Type of group: Mental Health and WellbeingCeremonial county: BuckinghamshireProviding a lifeline to families affected by someone else’s substance misuse; including those bereaved by addiction. -
Drumchapel United FC
Year awarded: 2020Type of group: Sport and Outdoor ActivitiesCeremonial county: the City of GlasgowProviding football coaching and support to the community. One Team, One Family, One Community. -
Dryslwyn Community Shop
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: Community Hubs and ServicesCeremonial county: DyfedProviding an exemplary volunteer-run bilingual village shop and post office for a rural community. -
Duddingston Kirk Lunch Club
Year awarded: 2015Type of group: Older PeopleCeremonial county: the City of EdinburghProviding opportunities for local retired people to have lunch together and enjoy each others company. -
Dudley Asian Women’s Network (DAWN)
Year awarded: 2015Type of group: Social JusticeCeremonial county: the West MidlandsPromoting equality for British Asian women by encouraging voluntary participation in various forums. -
Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust Volunteers
Year awarded: 2020Type of group: EnvironmentCeremonial county: the West MidlandsVolunteer projects keep an internationally renowned heritage site in the hearts of local community -
Dudley Voices for Choice (DVC)
Year awarded: 2020Type of group: DisabilityCeremonial county: the West MidlandsWhere every voice is heard, every voice is valued, and all people matter. -
Dukeries Community Workshop
Year awarded: 2008Type of group: Education and EmploymentCeremonial county: NorthamptonshireProvision of a practical workshop where people can pursue their interests and skills. -
Dukes Wood Oil Museum
Year awarded: 2015Type of group: HeritageCeremonial county: NottinghamshireMaintaining an education facility at Dukes Wood, for the benefit of visitors from around the world, schools and colleges. -
Dumfries & Galloway Befriending Project
Year awarded: 2018Type of group: Loneliness and BefriendingCeremonial county: BedfordshireSupporting and enriching the lives of vulnerable young people, aged 8 – 18, across Dumfries and Galloway. -
Dumfries and Galloway Blood Bikes
Year awarded: 2018Type of group: Emergency ResponseCeremonial county: BedfordshireProviding a free service to the NHS transporting Urgent Samples, Blood, medical equipment and Medication. -
Dumfries and Galloway LGBT Plus
Year awarded: 2020Type of group: Social JusticeCeremonial county: BedfordshireWorking towards equality for LGBT and other diverse adults, their families and supporters. -
Dundee Independent Advocacy Support
Year awarded: 2016Type of group: Mental Health and WellbeingCeremonial county: BedfordshireUses trained volunteers to champion individual rights, to strengthen voices, to ultimately influence positive outcomes. -
Dunfermline Advocacy (SCIO)
Year awarded: 2015Type of group: Loneliness and BefriendingCeremonial county: BedfordshireProviding invaluable support and friendship to vulnerable adults in West Fife who risk isolation, exclusion or unfair treatment. -
Dunmurry Community Association Lisburn Community Self Build Ltd
Year awarded: 2011Type of group: Community Hubs and ServicesCeremonial county: County AntrimProviding a place for exchanging ideas and social activities for the local community -
Dunoon Men’s Shed
Year awarded: 2022Type of group: Mental Health and WellbeingCeremonial county: Argyll and ButePromoting wellbeing, reducing loneliness and isolation in the Dunoon area through community projects. -
Duns and District Amateur Operatic Society
Year awarded: 2007Type of group: Community Hubs and ServicesCeremonial county: BerwickshireTo encourage all ages in the community of Berwickshire to participate in dramatic and operatic arts.