Brightlingsea’s 4YOUth group has been formally presented with the King’s Award for Voluntary Service that it was awarded last November.
The citation – the group equivalent of an MBE which is signed by King Charles – and an engraved glass awardwas presented to the group by Jennifer Tolhurst, the Lord-Lieutenant of Essex at a ceremony in 4YOUth’s Tower Street base on Wednesday, May 20.
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service citation
4YOUth Brightlingsea started 25 years ago as a drop in centre in the centre of town and became a youth club in 2004. Currently it runs two club sessions each week, aiming to provide a safe space for members to come and relax, listen to music, meet and make friends. It offers opportunities to take part in activities to develop and learn new skills.
A self-funding charity run by a small volunteer team, the organisation has a group of trustees who oversee its running. A youth forum gives members a say about what happens at the club and what they want to see happen in the future.
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service was established in 2002 by the late Queen as the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service and has since continued under the King.
