North East charities awarded King's Award for Voluntary Service

Summarised from BBC Tees's report · Updated 15 Nov, 00:13 · Archive

More than a dozen charities and community groups across the North East and Cumbria have received the King's Award for Voluntary Service.

More than a dozen charities, social enterprises and community groups across the North East and Cumbria have received the King's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest accolade given to volunteer-led groups across the UK. The award was announced to mark King Charles' birthday on 14 November. Among the 16 regional recipients was Feeding Families, which operates from Northumberland to Teesside supporting thousands facing food poverty or crisis. CEO Wayne Dobson said the organisation was "overwhelmed" by the recognition. He said volunteers were preparing for a busy festive season, with 10,000 food boxes and hampers of essentials set to go out.

Cumbria Family Support, which worked with 255 families last year, was also recognised. CEO Lynsey Buckle said the organisation was "over the moon". The group works to empower parents and help them develop healthy relationships and create safe, nurturing homes. Buckle highlighted the importance of volunteers: "It is their compassion and commitment that makes such a profound difference." Chester-le-Street Amazons football club in County Durham was another regional recipient. Across the country, 250 volunteer-led groups covering mental health support, youth services, environmental projects and community initiatives were awarded.

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• King's Award charity recognition 'overwhelming'Community groups across the North East and Cumbria are celebrating being awarded the "charity MBE".BBC Tees · 14 Nov, 18:19

In this story: Feeding Families · Cumbria Family Support · Chester-le-Street Amazons · North East · Cumbria · Wayne Dobson · Lynsey Buckle · King Charles

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