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Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
03/06/2005
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 winners,
Communities Minister Malcolm Chisholm said:
"I am delighted that once more, the
excellent and welcome work of so many Scottish
organisations has been acknowledged by 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, and during
Volunteers' Week, I would encourage more Scots to follow
their example."
The Scottish winners are:
BCD Credit-Union
Providing a range of financial and insurance services to
residents of Bridgeton, Calton and Dalmarnock.
Beith Playpark Action Group
Establishing a play park project for children and young
people in Beith and raising funds for additional
facilities.
Caldercruix Youth & Community Development
Project
Providing a programme of activities and educational
opportunities, primarily focussing on children and young
people, that will increase educational attainment and
increase employment opportunities.
Dedridge Good Neighbourhood Network
Providing Livingston New Town with a sense of common
identity and communal support through a range of support
services and activities.
Esk Valley Trust
Stimulate and encourage awareness of the Esk Valleys by
the creation and maintenance of public walkways.
Islay and Jura Advice Centre
Providing a free, impartial, confidential and
independent advice service to residents and groups in Islay
and Jura.
Killin Mountain Rescue Team
Locating and rescuing climbers and walkers in the Killin
area.
Ragamuffin's Children's Theatre
Bringing children and adults together in Torry and
Aberdeen through performing arts, theatre productions and
community events.
Skye Old People's Welfare Committee
Providing a transport service for the elderly in Skye to
enable them to attend appointments and recreational
activities.
The Gladiator Programme
Delivering sports and exercise programmes for 8-12 year
olds in schools, clubs and community organisations in
Greater Easterhouse, Glasgow.
The Muirfield Group of Riding for the
Disabled
Offering riding therapy in East Lothian to people with
disability for the benefit of their health and well
being.
Ullapool & District Junior Pipe
Band
To provide entertainment for visitors and the local
community in Ullapool, developing the skills, talent and
self-esteem of young people
The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service was launched in
2002. It recognises and rewards excellence in voluntary
activities carried out by groups in the community. The
award is a UK wide initiative and 92 organisations in total
will receive it this year.
Presentation of the awards will be made to individual
winning groups by their local Lord Lieutenant at ceremonies
during June and July. In addition, up to four
representatives of all winning groups are to be invited to
one of the regular Royal Garden Parties.
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
- generate a high level of local goodwill and
respect