Leicester charity celebrates Queen’s Award

Menphys, a charity supporting children and young people with disabilities across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland has been honoured with The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award a voluntary group can receive in the UK.

For more than 50 years, Menphys has been providing a range of holistic, impartial, and specialist services to families, funded through its own resources and in partnership with statutory authorities and other voluntary sector groups.

Jennifer, Lady Gretton, President of Menphys, said: “I am absolutely delighted that Menphys has been awarded a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. It is testament to the work of so many people, in particular our outstanding team of volunteers, who have been providing support and greater choices to local children and their families for over 50 years.”

Menphys is one of 241 charities, social enterprises, and voluntary groups to receive the award.

Martin Traynor OBE, chair of trustees, said: “Menphys makes a vital contribution to the lives of children and families across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland, where we are continually developing and evolving services to meet changing and growing needs. This Award is a wonderful recognition of the work of all our volunteers and staff, and the generosity and support of local people.”

The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service aims to recognise outstanding work by volunteer groups to benefit their local communities.

Ian Caldwell, Menphys CEO, added: “Our volunteers, like those in all charities, are a key part of our team, helping us to deliver vital support and respite to families. The Queen’s Award is a wonderful tribute to many years of tireless work and commitment from so many people.”