CreateBolton have been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service

CreateBolton a group of volunteers based in the borough, have just been awarded The King’s Award for voluntary service.

This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.

CreateBolton is a Christian charity celebrating 10 years of supporting often isolated and lonely people, connecting them with each other and enabling them to live more purposeful lives in their communities.

The cause is one of 262 local charities, social enterprises, and voluntary groups to receive the prestigious award this year.

Speaking about the amazing news for receiving The King’s Award for voluntary service, Andrew Kilpatrick, lead officer at CreateBolton, said: “It’s an absolute pleasure and a privilege to receive the Kings Award on behalf of our amazing team of volunteers.

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CreateBolton team back in March (Image: CreateBolton)“I am delighted that our group’s work has been recognised, we can’t do what we do without our volunteers, they mean everything to us and to those they support.

“Everyone works so so hard and in our 10th year it’s the icing on the cake.”

Representatives of CreateBolton will receive the award crystal and certificate from Diane Hawkins Lord-Lieutenant of Greater Manchester in the summer.

In addition, two volunteers from from organisation will attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace in May and June, along with other recipients of this year’s Award.

The King’s Award for Voluntary Service aims to recognise outstanding work by local volunteer groups to benefit their communities.

It was created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee and, following his accession, King Charles emphasised his desire to continue the Award.

Recipients are announced annually on November 14, the King’s birthday.

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