The Lord-Lieutenant of Berkshire has presented certificates to 13 voluntary organisations from across the county in recognition of their nomination for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service.

The presentations took place at Shaw House, Newbury, where the Lord-Lieutenant was joined by civic dignitaries, Deputy Lieutenants and those who had nominated the organisations.

The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to local voluntary groups in the United Kingdom and is regarded as the group equivalent of an MBE. It recognises outstanding work by groups of volunteers whose commitment and service make a significant difference within their communities.

The Berkshire organisations nominated for the Award are:

• Carebus Community Transport

• Caversham Good Neighbours

• Christian Community Action Ministries

• Educafe

• Enrych Berkshire

• Greenham Control Tower

• Men’s Matters

• Newbury Cancer Care

• Newbury Soup Kitchen

• PALS (Partners for Active Leisure Scheme) West Berkshire

• Reading Pride

• Share Wokingham

• The Cowshed

The nominated organisations are now being considered for the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, with successful recipients announced nationally later in the year.

The Lord-Lieutenant congratulated all of the nominated groups and recognised the remarkable contribution made by their volunteers to communities throughout Berkshire.

Leading Cadet Amy Lillywhite from Maidenhead Sea Cadets and Cadet Flight Sergeant Lakshita Verma from 155 (Maidenhead) Squadron Air Training Corps assisted the Lord-Lieutenant during the presentations.

Nominations are also open for the next round of the King’s Award for Voluntary Service. Further information about making a nomination is available on the King’s Award for Voluntary Service website.