A CHARITY which provides support for the homeless and most vulnerable in the community through volunteer-led projects, has received the King’s Award for Voluntary Service, 2025.
Wokingham in Need has won the award just 10 years after it was founded.
Some of the charity’s enterprises include creating a drop-in centre for homeless and vulnerable people, running mental health workshops for children, and growing sensory gardens.
The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award a charity can receive in the UK, and is the equivalent of receiving a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) award.
Wokingham In Need will receive the award and certificate from The Lord Lieutenant of Berkshire, Andrew Try Esq.
“In this our 10th year, Wokingham In Need is proud and honoured to receive such a prestigious award, and I would like to pay tribute to the hard work and commitment of all our unpaid volunteers, supporters and sponsors,” said Susan Jackson, founder of Wokingham In Need.
“We will continue to support our community with our work to help the homeless, those in need and the many local projects we are involved with.”
Wokingham In Need is one of 231 national charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to receive the prestogious award this year.
The award, which was created to celebrate Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Golden Jubilee in 2002, aims to recognise outstanding work by local volunteer groups to support their communities.
Nominations are now open for the King’s Award 2026.
Wokingham in Need launched in 2015 with the opening of a new kitchen at The Salvation Army church and community centre on Sturges Road, Wokingham.
For more information, visit: wokinghaminneed.com and kavs.dcms.gov.uk.
