Share Wokingham has been awarded the Kings Award for Voluntary Service 2026.

The King’s Award for Voluntary Service aims to recognise outstanding work by local volunteer groups to benefit their communities. Award winners this year are wonderfully diverse and include volunteer groups from across the UK.

Share Wokingham, a totally volunteer led food charity helping 2000+ individuals weekly across Berkshire, redistributing surplus food, is one of 250 local charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups receiving this prestigious award. Their work reminds us of all the ways fantastic volunteers are contributing to their local communities and working to make life better for those around them.

Share Wokingham will receive their award crystal and certificate from the Lord-Lieutenant at a presentation event in March next year. In addition, two volunteers from the group will attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace in 2027

Created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and previously known as The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service (QAVS), the Award has been shining a light on the fantastic work of voluntary groups from all across the UK for many years.

Equivalent to an MBE, the KAVS is the highest Award given to local voluntary groups in the UK, and it’s awarded for life. Further details on entrance criteria and the nomination process are available here.

Nominations for the 2027 Awards close on 1st December 2026.