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Cumbria Family Support wins King's Award for Voluntary Service

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 14 Nov, 06:57 · Archive

Cumbria Family Support has been awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and described as the equivalent of an MBE for voluntary organisations.

The charity, established in 1993, supported 133 families across the county over the past year. It originally served East Cumbria before expanding into West Cumbria in 2018, and now supports families in Penrith, Carlisle, Workington and surrounding communities.

The organisation supports children, young people and families who may feel isolated or overwhelmed navigating the challenges of family life. Staff and volunteers offer early intervention and home-based support, as well as practical help, emotional encouragement and positive parenting guidance.

Alexander Scott, His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria, said the award reflected 'the extraordinary commitment, compassion and dedication shown by the organisation's volunteers'. He added that the charity's work provides 'invaluable support to families across Cumbria, helping people through difficult circumstances and strengthening communities throughout our county'.

Cumbria Family Support is one of 250 organisations across the UK to receive the award in 2026. A formal presentation will take place in Cumbria at a later date, when representatives of the charity will receive an award crystal and certificate on behalf of His Majesty The King.

Cumbria Family Support wins King's Award for Voluntary Service
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