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Chesterfield charity receives King’s birthday honour for voluntary service

A charity providing lifeline social welfare services in and around Chesterfield has been named among the recipients of the 2023 King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS), the first time the honour has been handed out in the name of Charles III.
By Ed Dingwall
Published 15th Nov 2023, 12:06 GMT
Updated 15th Nov 2023, 12:06 GMT

Derbyshire Times Article

The Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire Volunteer Centre team, from left: Janet Millington, Liz Smith, Steve Chambers, Dave Radford and Sarah Fowkes. (Photo: Brian Eyre/Derbyshire Times)

The Chesterfield and North East Derbyshire Volunteer Centre team, from left: Janet Millington, Liz Smith, Steve Chambers, Dave Radford and Sarah Fowkes. (Photo: Brian Eyre/Derbyshire Times)

Humbled
We were humbled to receive the Kings Award for Voluntary Service but we were even more moved by your wonderful comments that flooded in over email and social media.
Everyone has been so kind – thank you so much. Here are just a few of the things you have said:
“That is absolutely brilliant. Everyone in the Volunteer Centre should feel very proud of their hard work which has led to this honour, and you, my friend, are particularly deserving thanks to your vision, leadership and hard work. “
“Well done to all your team! What an amazing accolade.”
“Congratulations to The Volunteer Centre Chesterfield & NE Derbyshire in winning The King’s Award for Voluntary Service!”
“Congratulations! This is great news Dave and team, well done.”
“Congratulations to all of you, So well deserved!”
“Wahey!”
“Wow this is amazing and you should rightfully feel so super proud!”
“Brilliant, fully deserved after all these years!”
“This is so flipping amazing – you must be soooooo proud …….Celebrate !!!!!!!!!”

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