King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2026

We are delighted that FIVE volunteer-led groups in Surrey have been recognised with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. The award is the highest honour a voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.

The award, announced today for 2026 recipients, happens annually on the King’s birthday. The award recognises groups transforming lives through a wide variety of volunteer-led organisations.

Congratulations to Age Concern Epsom & Ewell, Camberley Nepalese Gurkha Association, Sunbury Ferry Ltd, Surplus to Supper Trust and Wey & Arun Canal Trust.

His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, Mrs Neelam Devesher MBE said “I was delighted to hear that five voluntary-led organisations in Surrey have been awarded a King’s Award for Voluntary Service, and I’d like to offer them my warmest congratulations on their achievement which is very well deserved. This prestigious award recognises the hard work and dedication of volunteers in making a real difference to the communities that they serve and support. I would like to thank them for their hard work and commitment, and I very much look forward to meeting all the groups and making the award presentations in the coming months.”

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