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Queens Award for Voluntary Service
01/06/2004
First Minister Jack McConnell today paid tribute to the
Scottish volunteers and community groups who have won a
prestigious UK award.
Twelve Scottish organisations have won the Queens Award
for Voluntary Service for outstanding achievement in
providing service to the community.
Extending his congratulations to the Scottish winners,
the First Minister said:
"I am delighted that so many Scottish organisations have
won this award. They are a credit to their country, their
communities and their families. These volunteers set an
example for us all to follow.
"They dedicate their time and talent to helping those
most in need and ask for nothing in return. It is only
right that their commitment is rewarded.
"As we begin Volunteers' Week I would encourage more
Scots to follow their example."
The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service was launched in
2003. It recognises and rewards excellence in voluntary
activities carried out by groups in the community. The
award is a UK wide initiative and 110 organisations in
total will receive it this year.
Her majesty the Queen will host a reception for
representatives of all winning groups in St James' Palace
on 19 July. Presentation of the awards will be made to
individual winning groups by their local Lord Lieutenant at
ceremonies during June and July.
All successful groups have demonstrated that they: -
* have evolved locally and are locally run;
* have a proven track record of active community
involvement, normally over a period of three years or
more;
* are well designed to meet local needs;
* add significant value by directly providing community
focussed voluntary activities of a very high quality;
and,
* generate a high level of local goodwill and
respect.
Details of the winning Scottish groups are as follows:
-
Friends
Improves the local environment in Stevenston through the
creation of projects for young people.
Alness Environmental Group
Enhances the environment in Alness with planting and
maintenance of floral displays.
The Food Train
Provides a low cost shopping delivery service for
elderly and disabled people in Dumfries and surrounding
areas.
GAIN
Encourages social and leisure activities including
environmental awareness on the Isle of Lewis.
The Yellow Teapot Club
Provides a club for children with special needs aged 6
to 16 years.
The Samaritans of Glasgow
Provides 24 hour confidential, non-judgemental support
to the community of Glasgow.
Youth United
Campaigns for and applies for funding for
projects/facilities for young people in Airdrie.
Envirokirn Action Group
Enhances and maintains the local natural environment in
Kirn through projects and fundraising for the benefit of
residents and tourists.
Inverclyde Carers Council
Presents the interests and aspirations of local
voluntary carers in the Inverclyde area and provides
training courses.
Johnstone Credit Union Volunteers
Provides a 'not for profit' financial co-operative owned
and controlled by its members.
Orkney Talking Newspaper
Provides a high quality tape of local newspaper articles
for blind and visually impaired members of the community in
Orkney.
Deveron Stroke Club
Supplies social and therapeutic help to stroke sufferers
and gives support to their carers and families.