As we all know Tameside, Oldham and Rochdale have many voluntary and charitable organisations which do amazing work within their communities. Without the volunteers who give their time so freely, many of these groups would not survive and so it is right that these bighearted people are recognised in a significant and meaningful way. The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS, formerly known as the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service) is the highest award given to local volunteer led groups across the UK.
Last year's KAVS recipients
Oldham members shine at the KAVS Ceremony
Rochdale groups honoured with KAVS Award
Tameside Groups Receive Recognition
KAVS awards are intended for groups that are led by volunteers and provide a benefit for local communities.
The group must:
- be made up of three or more people
- be based in the UK, Channel Islands or the Isle of Man
- have been in operation for at least three years before nomination
- have over half its volunteers eligible to reside in the UK
- be led by volunteers, not by paid staff; over half its members should be volunteers
- provide a specific and direct benefit to the local community
There are many benefits for successful groups including a big boost to the volunteers as well as great publicity for all their efforts in the community. Successful groups are presented with a crystal award and a certificate bearing His Majesty’s signature. They also gain the right to use the KAVS logo on their stationery and other materials.
Make Your Nomination!
Anyone who is familiar with the work of the group can nominate as long as they are not one of its employees or volunteers.
The ‘window’ for nominating groups closes on Monday 1 December 2025 and information and guidance on how to nominate can be found by clicking the button below.
