The King's Award for Voluntary Service 2023
This year's winners of the King’s Award for Voluntary Service have been announced in a special Gazette supplement.
What is The King’s Award for Voluntary Service?
The King's Award for Voluntary Service (previously Queen's Award for Voluntary Service) is the highest award given to UK volunteer groups, being equivalent to the MBE.
Who is eligible for The King’s Award for Voluntary Service?
The prestigious award recognises exceptional work done by volunteer groups in their communities. To be nominated, a group must:
- be made up of at least three people
- be led by volunteers, not paid staff
- have been running for at least three years
- be based in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man
- provide a specific and direct benefit to their local communities
The majority of the group must be volunteers, and more than half the volunteers must have the right to live in the UK.
Who were awarded The King's Award for Voluntary Service in 2023?
This winners of The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2023 were announced in a special Gazette supplement on Tuesday 14 November 2023 on the King Charles III's birthday.
A total of 262 charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups from across the UK received the prestigious award. You can view the full list of winners below.
You can also see all King's Award for Voluntary Service Gazette supplements since the awards began in 2003.
What do winners The King’s Award for Voluntary Service receive?
Winners of The King’s Award for Voluntary Service receive a certificate signed by the King and a domed glass crystal. Up to two representatives from the group may also be invited to attend a royal garden party.
Celebrate your award with a commemorative edition
If you or a loved one have been honoured by The King, The Gazette is available to buy as a personalised commemorative edition. Each pack contains a complete edition of The Gazette from the day the award was published.
See also
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service
The King’s Awards for Enterprise
The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service 2022
Find out more
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (GOV.UK)
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Publication updated
14 November 2023