Awardees
On 2nd June we announced 241 voluntary groups selected to receive the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service in 2021.
164 of these groups also received a special designation for providing impactful support during the pandemic.
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Bay Search & Rescue
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: Emergency ResponseCeremonial county: CumbriaProviding a volunteer all-terrain and amphibious search and rescue service in Morecambe Bay. -
Beacon Bolton Counselling Service
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: Mental Health and WellbeingCeremonial county: Greater ManchesterProviding therapeutic counselling in a very diverse community. -
Belville Community Garden Trust
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: EnvironmentCeremonial county: RenfrewshireBuilding a caring community by transforming a derelict site into a vibrant community asset. -
Beyond Radio Community Radio Station
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: Arts and MediaCeremonial county: LancashireProviding an information service alongside support for individuals, charities and community groups. -
Big Local Venture Centre
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: Community Hubs and ServicesCeremonial county: The West MidlandsProviding essential support, raising aspirations and promoting community participation in Wolverhampton -
Black Country Radio
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: Arts and MediaCeremonial county: The West MidlandsProviding community radio broadcasting in Dudley and the Black Country. -
Black History Wales Cardiff (BHWC)
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: CulturalCeremonial county: South GlamorganProviding educational, artistic and heritage activities to highlight the contributions of Black People in Cardiff. -
Blackburn Youth Zone
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: Children and Young PeopleCeremonial county: LancashireEnhancing the lives of children and young people across Blackburn with Darwen. -
Blood Bikes Wales / Beiciau Gwaed Cymru
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: Emergency ResponseCeremonial county: South GlamorganProviding a free motorcycle courier service to assist NHS and other health care professionals. -
Bradford Immigration and Asylum Support and Advice Network (BIASAN)
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: Asylum Seekers and RefugeesCeremonial county: West YorkshireEmbracing Bradford’s asylum seekers and refugees with friendship, support, advice and sociable suppers. -
Bradford Moor Play and Support Service
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: Education and EmploymentCeremonial county: West YorkshireEmpowering marginalised members of the community with educational, recreational and support services. -
Brecon Mountain Rescue Team (BMRT)
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: Emergency ResponseCeremonial county: PowysProviding communities with an emergency search and rescue team in diverse environments at all times. -
Bridgend Farmhouse
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: Community Hubs and ServicesCeremonial county: The City of EdinburghTransforming a derelict farmhouse into a community-owned hub for learning, work and community growth. -
Bright Star Boxing Academy
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: Sport and Outdoor ActivitiesCeremonial county: ShropshireEmpowering vulnerable people to believe in themselves, improve their life and create a positive future. -
Broke Not Broken
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: Community Hubs and ServicesCeremonial county: Perth and KinrossTackling the many effects of poverty and need in Kinross-shire. -
Butley Ferry, Suffolk
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: EnvironmentCeremonial county: SuffolkProviding recreational access to footpaths and cycleways in an area of outstanding natural beauty. -
Calderdale Industrial Museum Association
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: HeritageCeremonial county: West YorkshireTelling the story of how the industry of yesterday shaped the Calderdale of today. -
Cardiff Bangladeshi Society
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: CulturalCeremonial county: South GlamorganProviding services to improve health, well-being, educational attainment and aspiration. -
CATCH Leeds
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: Children and Young PeopleCeremonial county: West YorkshireEmpowering young people, fostering community cohesion and developing innovative practice. -
Celebrate Aberdeen
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: EventsCeremonial county: The City of AberdeenOrganising events to shine a light on the region’s remarkable third sector. -
Changes Tamworth
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: Mental Health and WellbeingCeremonial county: StaffordshireProviding provision of a structured recovery and wellbeing service for those in mental distress. -
Charlie’s Community Support & Therapy Centre
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: Health and CareCeremonial county: GloucestershireSupporting anyone affected by cancer in Gloucestershire including their families and carers. -
CLASP, Listen To Us
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: DisabilityCeremonial county: BerkshireA team of adults with learning disabilities who write and deliver Learning Disability Awareness Training. -
Coffee4Craig
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: HomelessnessCeremonial county: Greater ManchesterProviding an inclusive, safe and judgement-free support service to homeless and vulnerable people. -
Colwyn Gateway Club
Year awarded: 2021Type of group: DisabilityCeremonial county: ClwydProviding a safe and friendly place for disabled adults.