HC Deb 04 June 2003 vol 406 cc10-9WS
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Mr. David Blunkett)

I am pleased to report that the first of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Awards for voluntary service by groups in the community were announced on Monday 2 June.

This prestigious new annual Award for groups of volunteers has been given this year to 200 groups whose outstanding voluntary activity has enhanced and improved the quality of life and opportunity for others in the community. The Government actively support the work of the voluntary and community sector and are encouraging more people to participate in community activity. This Award will give some of those people the recognition they richly deserve. The details of the winning groups are as follows:

Winners of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Award for voluntary service by groups in the community 2003
Voluntary Group Activity Description
East Midlands
1 Age Concern Spalding District helping the elderly of Spalding and Pinchbeck and giving respite to their carers.
2 The Ashfield Environmental Project providing free services to the elderly, infirm or disabled, including gardening and horticultural training opportunities.
3 Bakewell & Eyam Community Transport providing transport for those who have no car, or cannot use public transport.
Winners of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Award for voluntary service by groups in the community 2003
Voluntary Group Activity Description
4 The Buxton Mountain Rescue Team preventing loss of life or injury by undertaking mountain rescue operations.
5 Coping with Cancer in Leicestershire & Rutland providing information and practical and emotional support to people affected by cancer.
6 Derbyshire Gypsy Liaison Group supporting Gypsies and promoting understanding of their culture.
7 The Lincoln MS Therapy Centre providing support, therapy, advice and friendship to Ms suffers, their family and friends.
8 The Muslim Khatri Association providing social and recreational activities, advancing education and relieving poverty in Leicester.
9 The Nottinghamshire Bereavement Trust comforting and helping the bereaved and assisting to develop Children's Gardens in major local cemeteries.
10 The Green Health Partnership Volunteers providing practical conservation activities involving people with mental ill-health to benefit both them and the environment in Derbyshire.
11 The Pet Shop Girls Charitable Trust undertaking fund-raising and other events for the local community of Ollerton and District.
12 Wellingborough Prison Visitors Centre Volunteers providing practical and emotional support for visitors to Wellingborough Prison.
East of England
13 1220 (March) Squadron— Air Training Corps promoting interest in aviation, training and development and community service for young people.
14 The Aylsham and District Care Trust strengthening the community through the development and co- ordination of voluntary care services and social activity.
15 Connect Club Welwyn and Hatfield (WOT-NOTS Project) preserving, protecting and promoting the mental health of local residents.
16 Dunstable and District Disabled Sports providing sports and other activities for disabled people.
17 The Garboldisham Village Hall Management Committee providing and maintaining the village hall for recreational, cultural, educational and sporting activities.
18 The Gunton Woodland Community Project providing, maintaining and regenerating a safe, accessible and pleasant woodland environment for the public.
19 Harlow Well Women Centre providing an accessible centre for women with professional counselling, advice, support and information.
20 Hospice at Home Volunteers befriending and supporting those suffering from life-threatening illness, their families and carers.
21 Jimmy's Night Shelter providing accommodation for rough sleepers in Cambridge, helping them move into suitable accommodation and raising awareness.
22 Senior Stop providing a meeting place and advice for older people in Peterborough.
23 SNAP Special Needs and Parents supporting parents and carers of children with any special need or disability in Essex.
24 The Magdalene Group running a drop-in centre, giving support and providing activities for people working in prostitution in Norwich.
25 The Mount Bovingdon Visitors Centre Association providing a safe, comfortable environment and support for visitors to the prison.
26 The Redbourn Care Group recruiting and organising volunteers to provide caring services to those who need assistance.
Winners of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Award for voluntary service by groups in the community 2003
Voluntary Group Activity Description
27 The Woolverstone Project providing sailing opportunities for those with physical or mental disabilities in East Anglia.
28 Watford Mosque and Welfare Association catering for the religious, social welfare and cultural requirements of the Muslim Community.
Guernsey
29 Guernsey Welfare Service Limited providing food, clothing and fuel vouchers to people on low incomes in the community.
30 WRVS Alderney meeting the needs of the elderly and those less able to help themselves.
Isle of Man
31 The Volunteers of Hospice Care, Isle of Man supporting and enabling hospice services for the people.
Jersey
32 Honorary Police of Jersey providing community policing and contributing to the administration of the justice system.
London
33 Aldgate Advice Centre Volunteers assisting and befriending rough sleepers and homeless people.
34 The Barnet Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme harnessing the expertise and skills of volunteers over 50.
35 Body and Soul supporting those living with and affected by HIV and AIDS, across London.
36 Harlesden Environmental Action Residents and Traders creating a cleaner, safer and healthier environment for the community.
37 Homeless Action in Barnet meeting the needs of homeless people and asylum seekers.
38 Kith and Kids empowering and socially including families in North London where one or more members has a disability.
39 The Lambeth Summer Projects Trust providing educational and recreational holiday activities to reduce the potential for young people to commit crime.
40 MERU providing free specialist equipment for disabled children in South London and the surrounding area.
41 Nubian Life reasserting the dignity of African and Caribbean Elders by providing for their health, psychological and cultural needs.
42 Redbridge Night Shelter alleviating the effects of poverty by providing cold weather shelter to homeless adults.
43 Alzheimer's Society (Enfield Branch) supporting carers of people with dementia.
44 The Arab Group in Hounslow and Suburbs supporting the Arab community with an advice service and social activities.
45 The Centre for Filipinos responding to the needs of Filipinos in the UK and enabling them to participate fully in society.
46 The Greenwich Chinese Community School advancing education within the Chinese community, understanding Chinese culture and encouraging mutual aid.
47 The Muslim Women's Welfare Association providing help and advice to Asian women in Waltham Forest.
48 The Neutral Ground Child Contact Centre running a support centre in Abbey Wood, where children of separated families can meet estranged parents.
49 The Nightshelter Volunteers providing shelter for homeless people in Newham throughout the winter.
50 The Sikh Community Care Project developing and facilitating community initiatives in Waltham Forest, particularly for the Sikh community.
Winners of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Award for voluntary service by groups in the community 2003
Voluntary Group Activity Description
51 The XL Project working with and supporting schools, families and communities in South London.
52 Wandsworth Community Transport enabling and helping individuals with mobility problems to access facilities in Wandsworth town centre through its shop mobility project
North East
53 Ferryhill Town Youth bringing together young people through sporting and other activities.
54 Grange Road Methodist Church Resource Centre providing recreational, leisure and educational activities for people of Hartlepool.
55 Quaking Houses Village Hall Association providing facilities and activities for the community of Stanley.
56 Stepney Bank Stables educating and motivating young people from inner-city area and adults with learning difficulties.
57 The Gateshead Visible Ethnic Minorities Support Group supporting ethnic minority communities and promoting multi- cultural events.
58 The Northumberland Family Camping Group providing low-cost family holidays.
59 The Scotswood Family Drug Support Group providing support and advice to families of drug misusers in Scotswood.
60 West Harton Churches Action Station Limited providing advice and education facilities to South Tyneside residents.
North West
61 Acorn Venture Urban Farm enabling disabled people in Kirkby to become involved in farming and giving young people opportunities to work with animals.
62 Advocacy in Wirral providing support and advocacy to people experiencing mental health problems.
63 CancerCare (North Lancashire and South Lakeland) providing support, therapy, counselling and practical help for cancer patients and their families.
64 Chorlton Good Neighbours offering support, practical help and friendship to those in need in Chorlton.
65 Delamere Toy and Tape Library providing toys and equipment for children up to 8 years and for individuals with special needs.
66 East Cheshire Hospice Volunteers transporting patients, helping in Day Care and helping bereavement counsellors and receptionists.
67 Friends for Leisure enabling young people with learning, sensory and physical disabilities in Macclesfield to participate in mainstream leisure activities.
68 Halton Child Contact Centre helping children in Runcorn and Widnes in family breakdown to continue or re-establish contact with their non-resident parent or other family members.
69 Keswick (Calvert Trust) RDA Helpers Group providing disabled people opportunities to ride and carriage drive to benefit their health and well being.
70 Knutsford and District Good Neighbours providing transport for patients and providing practical assistance to elderly, disabled and housebound people.
71 MOSAC providing support, education and advice to parents of abused children in Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde.
72 One Voice/Team 2000 improving lives of local residents through urban regeneration, crime prevention and educating young people in community citizenship.
Winners of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Award for voluntary service by groups in the community 2003
Voluntary Group Activity Description
73 Rochdale Childer providing help and assistance for any Rochdale child in need.
74 South Lakeland Voluntary Society for the Blind providing practical support, information, advice and social activities to local people with sight problems.
75 St Rocco's Hospice Volunteers providing practical help and emotional support, transporting patients and helping with hospice events and fundraising.
76 The Blackbrook Group and Residents promoting community fire safety through young people in Warrington working with the Fire Service.
77 The Blackburn Breast Care Support Group providing support for women who have suffered from or have concerns about breast cancer.
78 The Friday Club providing holidays and social activities for adults with learning disabilities in Warrington and giving respite to their carers.
79 The Littleborough Coach House Trust maintaining a historic listed building for use by local groups and societies.
80 The Open Door providing facilities and resources to improve the quality of life for residents of Benchill and to regenerate the area.
81 The Salford Link Project providing links between ethnic communities and statutory and voluntary organizations, including promotion of advice and education programmes.
82 The Standish Friendly Visiting Group befriending elderly and housebound people and those living alone and arranging outings to places of interest.
83 The Volunteers of Drugline—Lancashire supporting people affected by drug use, directly or indirectly, by providing counselling and a telephone helpline.
84 Wirral and Chester Riding for the Disabled providing practical facilities for people with physical or learning difficulties to enjoy horse riding.
Northern Ireland
85 Broughshane and District Community Association enhancing the sense of community ownership and responsibility.
86 Lynn Social Club providing meals on wheels and organizing social and recreational activities for the community of Larne.
87 Newtownstewart Development Association promoting economic development through tourism and employment regeneration and providing social and recreational facilities.
88 St John Ambulance HQ Transport Division providing a volunteer first aid and ambulance service for the community of Northern Ireland.
89 The Lack Women's Group providing recreational classes and training for local women in Lack.
90 Samiritans—Belfast Branch providing a 24 hour confidential emotional support service for people experiencing distress or despair.
91 The Walkway Women's Group & EBCEC providing educational, arts and environment opportunities for local women in Belfast
92 Voluntary Service Bureau providing advice and practical fitting of security devices to older and vulnerable people.
Scotland
93 Arran Lifeline providing and servicing a telephone activated push button service in elderly and disabled peoples homes.
Winners of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Award for voluntary service by groups in the community 2003
Voluntary Group Activity Description
94 Canine Concern Scotland Trust—Therapet Scheme— Aberdeen providing 'Therapy Dogs' for people in hospitals, hospices and residential and nursing homes to help those devoid of animal contact.
95 Central Gurdware Singh Sabha, Glasgow managing a Sikh community place of worship and providing activities to promote Sikh culture.
96 Churches Action for the Homeless running a day centre, accommodation and training centre for the homeless or those at risk of homelessness in Perth and district.
97 Drug Initiative Group— Forfar running a café facility for young people and offering an alternative to drug use and misuse.
98 Eighteen and Under providing information and support to young people in Dundee who have been abused and researching ways of preventing abuse.
99 Fife Christian Counselling Centre providing support and counselling to members of the community.
100 Focus Youth Project Management Committee overseeing the running of the Youth Project in Viewpark.
101 Glasgow Association of Family Support Groups promoting the development of groups to support and advise parents of drug abusers.
102 Home Basics collecting and refurbishing donated furniture and household goods for disadvantaged people in Tweeddale.
103 Inverclyde Peace Initiative promoting conflict resolution within the community to make it cohesive and sustainable.
104 Islay Disabled Endeavours and Actions providing care, advocacy, craft working, training and health supervision for individuals with special needs.
105 Lanarkshire Cancer Care Trust (The Volunteer Driver Service providing, a personal hospital transport service for cancer suffers.
106 McSence Limited creating sustainable community owned and run business, employing and training unemployed people of Dalkeith.
107 Portlethen & District Community Ambulance Association providing transport for those unable to attend church, social or health facilities.
108 Red Star Athletics Club providing sporting, recreational and social opportunities for people with disabilities in Glasgow.
109 Roseberry Centre providing support, advisory and counselling services to people with dementia and their families in and around Livingston.
110 The Drop In providing social activities, meals and advice for pensioners in Irvine.
111 The Hit Squad improving the environement in Dawson by enabling elderly and infirm residents to undertake low maintenance gardening and run a community allotment.
112 The Moorpark Community Association providing social and educational opportunities and raising funds to improve the local environment.
South East
113 777 Conservation Group conserving the environment of Buckinghamshire for the benefit of the public.
114 A New Start For Netherfield Partnership Board attracting and administering funds to transform Netherfield.
115 Berinsfield Information and Volunteer Centre providing advisory services for local people.
Winners of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Award for voluntary service by groups in the community 2003
Voluntary Group Activity Description
116 CHAIN providing practical help and information for the people of Hungerford.
117 Epsom & Ewell Phab integrating young people with and without physical disabilities.
118 Fleet Pond Society promoting the preservation and maintenance of the Fleet Pond Nature Reserve.
119 Florence Nightingale House Volunteers enhancing the quality of hospice patients care.
120 Folkestone Rainbow Centre supporting the community's needs physically, spiritually and emotionally.
121 Gatehouse a café for homeless people in Oxford.
122 Hampshire Association for the Care of the Blind supporting Hampshire people who have lost their sight.
123 Havant Area Bereavement Care Group providing help and comfort to bereaved people.
124 Katharine House Hospice enhancing the lives of hospice patients and their families.
125 Maidenhead Multiple Sclerosis Society providing a social venue and outings for MS patients.
126 Mytchett Community Association providing a community centre and playing fields to improve the quality of peoples lives.
127 Oxford Samaritans offering year round confidential and emotional support for suicidal or desparate people
128 Penrose Club for Adults with Special Needs providing leisure activities in Surrey and encouraging the independence of it members.
129 Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice Volunteers providing specialist activities and practical support for hospice patients.
130 SEBEV Search and Rescue assisting the authorities in the Thames Valley area, following reports of lost or missing persons.
131 Tandem providing a transport service and a weekly club for elderly and disabled people in Midhurst and Petworth.
132 The Leatherhead Swans Club helping to provide recreation and leisure facilities for disabled people.
133 The V Team enabling people in Maidstone who are ill or have support needs to be successful volunteers.
134 The Wire providing programmes to enhance the lives of the people of Wick
135 Working Hospice Volunteer Team helping to provide care for patients and their families
136 Wokingham and West Berkshire Mind providing support for mental health service users and carers.
South West
137 Blackdown Support Group supplementing health and social services in the Blackdown Hills by providing care and support services.
138 Burnham & Highbridge Stroke Club a social club providing companionship and activities for people who have suffered strokes.
139 Cheltenham and District Sports Association for the Disabled providing swimming instruction and sailing opportunities for disabled people.
140 Downderry and District Community Bus Association providing accessible and inexpensive transport for all local residents and holiday-makers.
141 Gloucestershire Chinese Women's Guild providing services for socially excluded and isolated Chinese women and their families.
142 North Devon Display Gymnastics Club providing gymnastics and coaching opportunities for the people of North Devon.
Winners of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Award for voluntary service by groups in the community 2003
Voluntary Group Activity Description
143 Plymouth Musical Activities Club providing opportunities for young people to learn and perform music to support charitable organizations.
144 St Keverne Youth Band providing young people with the opportunity to play musical instruments and perform.
145 Swindon Children's Scrapstore promoting recycling by collecting useable waste and donating it to community orgainsations.
146 Talaton Village Community Shop & Post Office providing service to the community and a focal point for village needs.
147 The Beacon Community Regeneration Partnership regenerating areas of Falmouth, alleviating disadvantages and social exclusion, and providing support services.
148 The Sheltered Work Opportunities Project providing horticultural work opportunities for people suffering from mental health problems in Bournemouth.
149 The Southmead Project Limited providing education, training, and counselling for individuals and families affected by drug misuse and historic abuse.
150 The St James Priory Project supporting homeless people in Bristol with addition problems and facilitating their reintegration into society.
151 Trussell Trust providing food for people in crisis in Wiltshire and augmenting the work of other statutory and voluntary organisations.
152 Thorncombe First Responders pioneers of community life support between a '999' emergency call and the arrival of ambulance.
Wales
153 Aberfan and Merthyr Vale Youth and Community Project providing activities for young and unemployed people.
154 Bush and Park Tenants and Residents Association improving the lives of estate residents.
155 Grangetown Community Concern acting as an umbrella group for other voluntary organisations.
156 Gwynedd Hospice at Home enabling patients to use day Hospice facilities, and supporting Hospice Nurses.
157 North Wales Superkids providing family holidays and gifts for needy children and young people.
158 Ogmore Centre Trust providing residential courses for young people and a community life- long learning facility for rural residents.
159 Perthcelyn Tenants and Residents Association organising social activities and learning opportunities for residents of the Perthcelyn estate.
160 Swansea Old People's Welfare operating four day centres for elderly and housebound people
161 The Clwyd Special Riding Trust enabling people with special needs to ride or carriage drive.
162 The Muslim Welfare Association of Vale of Glamorgan promoting education, art and culture among the ethnic minority community.
163 Treasure Trove providing a residential project for young people aged 16 to 25 years both with and without physical disabilities.
164 Tyddyn Bach Trust caring for and supporting those affected by HIV and Aids, and their families and carers in the UK.
West Midlands
165 Harborne Carnival Association promoting and organising an annual carnival to improve community spirit and support local charities.
Winners of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Award for voluntary service by groups in the community 2003
Voluntary Group Activity Description
166 OSCA providing volunteers to support and represent people with learning difficulties throughout Shropshire.
167 Perry Hall Community Association providing entertainment, holidays and exercise for residents of Perry Barr, Birmingham.
168 Pershore Pathfinders providing social activities for blind and partially sighted people.
169 Rock Community Bus providing educational, leisure and play activities to socially and economically disadvantaged communities in Birmingham.
170 S.H.A.R.P. Peer Education informing young people in Sandwell and Dudley of the dangers of leaving home unplanned and how to access support.
171 The Shifnal Millennium Sensory Garden Committee creating and maintaining a sensory garden for the community, especially elderly and disabled people.
172 St Michael's Hospice providing specialist palliative care for people form Herefordshire and surrounding counties and support for family and friends.
173 Stepping Stones Support Limited providing support, advice and information to women experiencing domestic violence in Walsall.
174 Age Concern Stourbridge providing services for the elderly including day care facilities and transport
175 T.S. Sutton Coldfield guiding young people towards responsible and confident adulthood by encouraging personal attributes and conduct.
176 The Asian Blind Association providing advice and counselling for blind and partially sighted people, and their carers, in Coventry.
177 The Rose Staner Friendship Club offering friendship and support to elderly visually impaired people living alone in Coventry.
178 The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital League of Friends Volunteers providing support to patients, hospital management and staff.
179 The Stonehouse Gang providing activities for pre-school and school children, youths and senior citizens in Selly Oak.
180 Watch Limited a community-led organisation, working to improve the quality of life for people in Hillfields.
181 Wetton and Alstonefield Community First Responders providing emergency medical aid in response to '999' calls from remote areas.
182 The Wolverhampton Asian Women and Diabetes Group providing support and information about diabetes to Asian women.
183 Wolverhampton Support for Deafened People providing a battery and repair service for hearing aid users.
184 The Wolverhampton Urdu Centre providing information, advice and linguistic services in Asian languages.
Yorkshire and the Humber
185 The Crosby Community Association running a drop-in centre, neighbourhood watches, children's groups and an outreach service.
186 FLAG providing support and respite care to families of children with disabilities.
187 Friend to Friend providing activities for the elderly people of Holme Valley.
188 Hornsea Inshore Rescue rescuing those in difficulties at sea and promoting water safety.
189 Manor Young People's Health Project educating and advising the young in Sheffield on health issues.
Winners of the Queen's Golden Jubilee Award for voluntary service by groups in the community 2003
Voluntary Group Activity Description
190 Sheffield Cathedral Breakfast & Archer Projects supporting the homeless by providing education, breakfasts, shower and laundry facilities.
191 The Community Care Association-Stockesley promoting voluntary action and developing projects with service users and carers.
192 The British Fishermen's Association achieved compensation for distant water trawler men in Hull.
193 The Friends of Paces supporting the local community of Sheffield and children with cerebral palsy by generating funds.
194 The Goodwill Motorists' Friendship Group organising year-round, fun-filled gatherings for housebound (infirm, blind and/or bereaved) people, sponsored and entertained by groups in North East Lincolnshire.
195 The Junction providing support, education and advice to people in Harrogate with a wide range of special needs.
196 The Longhill Link Up Trust providing services and activities for those living on the Longhill Housing Estate.
197 The Manor Farm, Monkswood, Thorogate Community Centre maintaining the community centre and providing activities for the local people.
198 The Safe Anchor Trust giving special needs groups free access to waterways, and maintaining the canal environment in West Yorkshire.
199 Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association providing a rescue service for people and animals above and below ground in the Yorkshire Dales.
200 York Students in Schools introducing students from the University of York to Classrooms in York to help teachers and children.