Local charity Caritas Salford has today (November 14) been awarded The King’s Award for their voluntary service.
The anti-poverty charity has been recognised in the very first King’s Awards to be presented since His Majesty The King’s accession. This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK and is equivalent to an MBE.
Bishop of Salford and Chair of Caritas Salford, John Arnold, said: “This is a great achievement and an honour and I am most grateful for the recognition of the excellent work done by our volunteers.
“These are very challenging times and all too many people in our local communities find themselves without the basic security of food and housing or as victims of some form of discrimination or personal disadvantage.”
The King’s Award was created in 2002 to celebrate Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee.
Following his accession, His Majesty The King emphasised his desire to continue the award.
Patrick O’Dowd, director of Caritas Salford, said: “It’s an incredible honour for our amazing volunteers to be recognised by King Charles in this way.
“We’re hugely proud and it really is testament to the selfless time and dedication every individual who helps our charity gives.
“Between them they dedicate thousands of hours every year to support Caritas and we’re so grateful for their support.
“It’s a real moment in history too, as this prestigious award is in the first tranche presented as The King’s Award, following the sad death of Queen Elizabeth II.”
Caritas Salford is to receive this award based on its outstanding support for people experiencing poverty, discrimination and homelessness across Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
Volunteers from Caritas Salford will receive the award crystal and certificate later this summer. Two members of the charity will also attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace in May or June 2024 along with other recipients of this year’s award.
The charity yesterday launched a special appeal which is aimed at encouraging people to help support those in Greater Manchester and Lancashire who will be facing acute crisis this Christmas.
Salford charity released a special animation yesterday (November 13) which featured children in Salford talking about their “big dreams.”
The animation is now “more important than ever” due to increased demand for Caritas’ services.
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