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Yorkshire volunteer groups receive King’s Awards
Four volunteer groups in Yorkshire have received the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, recognising their contributions to local communities. The honour, equivalent to an MBE, highlights work ranging from sport and community learning to activities that help disabled people and bring generations together.
Sheffield Caribbean Sports Club, founded in 1965, supports hundreds of people through sport and wellbeing initiatives, while Broomhill Community Library has spent 12 years sharing learning, heritage and wellbeing experiences. Skipton’s Exclusively Inclusive has worked for 15 years to build connections through inclusive activities, and Baildon’s Wesleys Community Hub supports children and older people. The 2026 awards recognise 250 UK groups, and volunteers from the Yorkshire recipients are invited to a Royal Garden Party in 2027.
In short
- Four Yorkshire volunteer groups receive a royal award.
- Their work spans sport, libraries and inclusive community activities.
- Volunteers are invited to a 2027 Royal Garden Party.