King's award for voluntary service

Across the UK, millions of people help others by volunteering. They give their time to support their communities and make a real difference.

Each year, some of these amazing groups are honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service. This is the highest award a volunteer group can receive in the UK. It’s like an MBE, but for groups—and once it’s given, it lasts forever.

The award began in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee. It was first called The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, but the name changed when King Charles III became monarch.

Today, the award continues to celebrate the hard work and dedication of Staffordshire's volunteer groups.

How do I make a nomination for the Voluntary Service Award?

Nominate a group for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service online. You don’t have to be part of the group and you can make your nomination at any time.

Previous winners of the award

The Staffordshire volunteering groups listed below have been honoured as recipients of The King's Award for Voluntary Service. External links have been provided for groups who have their own websites. Since the scheme started in 2002, over 100 groups from Staffordshire have received this award.

Civic and ceremonial

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