Equivalent to an MBE, this Award is given by the King on his birthday to local voluntary groups that are ‘truly outstanding and making a big difference to their local community’.
A Quote below from Newbury RDA
We were nominated for the KAVS by Jill Owen of the Good Exchange at the Greenham Trust who has been a huge supporter to Newbury RDA over the years, especially in helping us raise funds for our outdoor school, with our 5k for £5k challenge – our 5k sponsored walk to raise £5,000 in one day, which the Greenham Trust match funded with an amazing £25,000 as part of their 25th Anniversary celebrations.
We were shortlisted regionally this Summer and realised at that point that the competition from other voluntary organisations was incredibly tough. His Majesty’s Lord Lieutenant Andrew Try will be presenting our Award to us in February.
This Award is in recognition by the King for the work that all our volunteers do looking after our ponies and the children who ride with us every week. Whether it be coaching, leading or side walking, helping to look after the yard and our grounds, or with our admin, accounts and fundraising, this Award is for all our volunteers. And it goes without saying that we also owe a huge debt of gratitude to our stable manager, Danielle Branton, who works tirelessly all year around looking after our yard and nine ponies.
A huge well done and thank you to everyone.
As a Region, we are incredibly proud of Newbury RDA for this incredible achievement!
