VONNE Silver members Pioneering Care Partnership (PCP) have been awarded The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service, one of only two organisations in County Durham, and one of six across the whole of the North East!
The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service was created by Her Majesty in 2002 and is the highest award given to volunteer groups across the UK for outstanding work done in their local communities for the benefit of others. This prestigious UK honour sets the national benchmark for excellence and is the equivalent of an MBE.
The Award celebrates how, for the past 18 years, PCP Trustees have demonstrated foresight and vision with the ambition to foster the growth of a highly-successful, wide-ranging and well-respected health and wellbeing organisation. It acknowledges the real difference PCP has made for literally thousands of people every year, and the Award recognises the energy, hard work and persistence of the whole staff team who provide unequivocal passion, drive and commitment.
Personal congratulations and best wishes were received from H.M. Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, Mrs Sue Snowdon, who said, “You are very worthy recipients. Your organisation has made a real difference to the lives of others, and this recognition is so well deserved, and I thank you most sincerely for all you do.”