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The Queen's Award

the awardChance UK, London based Children's charity, was chosen as one of the winners of the prestigious Queen's Award for Voluntary Service in 2006, giving recognition to the unsung heroes in our communities that play an essential role in our daily lives.

All winners have been nominated by members of the public who have either benefited from their work, or seen the positive effect on their community. The Award is only given to those groups where volunteers are judged to have regularly devoted their time to providing an outstanding level of help to other people.The award was presented by Lieutenant Colonel R. E. F. Morriss TD DL on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen on Friday July 7 during a Chance UK graduation at Hackney Museum.

the award presentedIn presenting the award, Lieutenant Colonel R. E. F. Morriss TD DL said that he felt 'privileged' to be able to recognise the great achievements that Chance UK volunteers have made. Gracia McGrath, Chief Executive of Chance UK, accepted the award on behalf of the organisation, taking the opportunity to thank all the volunteers, past and present, who had played such an important role in improving the lives of children and families in the area.

Chance UK members of staff

As part of the celebrations for the award, four members of Chance UK staff attended the Garden Party at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday 11 July. Jo Hobbs, National Development Manager, said "It was a wonderful event and really was a fantastic way to celebrate winning such a prestigious award. We were delighted to be nominated so to win and get the opportunity to visit Buckingham Palace for such a amazing event was the icing on the cake."

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