Freewheelers has been given the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service. The award, which is the highest accolade that can be given to a voluntary group, is equivalent to an MBE. It is awarded every year on June 2nd, the anniversary of the Queen's Coronation, to recognise groups of individuals who are giving their time freely for the benefit of others.

Freewheelers members past and present are thrilled to receive the award. We are especially pleased to receive so much positive publicity as a result, including interviews on BBC Points West and BBC Somerset, as well as articles in the Bristol Evening Post, Wiltshire Times and the BBC News website. See our Press Cuttings page for other newspaper articles relating to the award.

Freewheelers will be presented with a certificate signed by The Queen and a commemorative piece of crystal. Four members of the charity have been invited to attend a garden party at Buckingham Palace. In addition we have the right to display the unsung heroes logo (pictured right) on our website and all of our stationery.