The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service

Fibro Active is honoured to announce that our volunteers have been awarded the MBE for volunteer groups.

Fibro Active Ongoing Commitment

This award establishes a pronounced bar for standards and dedication that define the activity and behaviour for the group. Whilst the receiving of this award is a highly welcome and great accolade, the continuing mission of Fibro Active is to meet, and where possible, excel above the standards that are required to be deemed worthy of the award.

What is the Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service?

In line with the official statement on the QAVS, the award is stated as being the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK. It was established in 2002 to recognise outstanding work carried out in a local community. The volunteer work includes positive social, economic or environmental services.

There are a list of requirements that the group has to fulfill in order to be granted the award, secondly the group has to be nominated by an indepedent person from the group, that is to say they must no be a volunteer, employee, trustee or anyone directly involved with the running of the group.

The list consists of the following:

The Group

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The Group

Any qualifying group has to be comprised of two or more people.

History

The group has to have been operating for 3 or more years (minimum).

Volunteers

At least half of the people working for the group must be volunteers.

UK Residence Status

At least half of the group's volunteers must have the right of UK residence.

Insurance

The group must have the appropriate insurance required for it's work, covering both employees and volunteers.

Safeguards

Where appropriate, the group has to satisfy all requirements that safe guard vulnerable adults and children.

What Does Fibro Active do in Support of The Local Community

There are a formidable number of people suffering from Fibromyalgia and CFS. More detailed information can be found on the Fibro 5 page. In essence the group facilitates connection between other members, encourages and leads them in being active, accentuating things that are positive, educating and teaching new skills, and finally enabling and promoting of members to help others

Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Ceremony Photos

(left to right) Julie Barker Chairperson, Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Mrs Elizabeth Foggerhill CBE, Jane Gordon Treasurer. Deputy Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Mr Nigel Chapman

(left to right) Cllr Gary Hickton, Mayor of Erewash, Mrs Donna Briggs, Julie Barker, Chairperson, Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Mrs Elizabeth Foggerhill CBE, Jane Gordon Treasurer, Deputy Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Mr Nigel Chapman, Cllr Carol Hart

(left to right) Angus Gordon, Mayor of Erewash, Mrs Donna Briggs, Christopher Davenport, Julie Barker, Cllr Gar Hickton, Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Mrs Elizabeth Foggerhill, CBE. Deputy Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Mrs Nigel Chapman, Cllr Carol Hart (seated) Maria Barker & Win Thomas

(left to right) Margaret Wilcox Committee Member, Julie Barker Chairperson, Lord Lieutenant, Mrs Elizabet Foggerhill CBE, Jane Gordon Treasurer, Deputy Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Mr Nigel Chapman, Peter Wilcox Committee Member

(left to right) Sue Poulter Open Minds, Jo Briggs Strictly no Falling, Julie Barker Chairperson, Lord Lieutenat of Derbyshire, Mrs Elizabeth Foggerhill CBE, Jane Gordon Treasurer, Deputy Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Mr Nigel Chapman, Catriona Patterson Erewash Voluntary Action, Christopher Davenport Impact Physio, Alan Penn Irlen Clinic

Julie Barker Chairperson, Jane Gordon Treasurer, (On screen, top to bottom) Nuala Perrin, UK master Trainer TCHI, Hyacinth Dixon group member

(left to right) Ben Fowler, Shelley Nichols, Opkar Bilkhu, Jane Gordon Treasurer, Karen Skidmore, Marilyn Musson, Aleyne Hancock, Kathryn Harrison, Jackie Walker, Carey Whitehead, Julie Barker Chairperson. (On Screen) Dr Lam Tai Chi for Health Institute

(left to right) Marilyn Musson, Kathryn Harrison, Opkar Bilkhu, Julie Barker Chairperon, Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Mrs Elizabeth Foggerhill CBE, Deputy Lieutenant of Nottinghamshire, Mr Nigel Chapman, Jane Gordon Treasurer, Jackie Walker Treasurer, Shelley Nichols, Aleyen Hancock, Karen Skidmore, Carey Whitehead, Ben Fowler

Group Photo

Cupcakes made by Group Member Michelle Taylor

Cake given to the group from ASDA

Awards Stage

Table Decorations

Ready for the ceremony to start!

Table Decorations

Fibro Active Memory Book

If you want to read comments that were written in the Memory Book on the day of the awards you can do so by clicking on the button below. There is also an attached email at the end from the Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Elizabeth Fothergill CBE.

View Memory Comments

Fibro Active Queen’s Award Ceremony

Watch the full Queens Award for Voluntary Service that took place on the 23rd of November 2021.

Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service Garden Party at Buckingham Palace

Garden Party at Buckingham Palace

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