We’re incredibly proud to share that Bright Hope has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025! 

This incredible honour - the highest a voluntary group in the UK can receive, belongs to every one of our amazing volunteers, supporters and friends. Congratulations and thank you for helping us bring care, connection and hope to people across North West Leicestershire.  From our Support Cafés in Ashby, Ibstock and Coalville to counselling and wellness services at Bright Hope House, we’re building a community where no one is left behind.

A message from Laura Mackie - Chief Executive Officer, Bright Hope

"We are incredibly honoured to receive The King’s Award for Voluntary Service – a recognition that belongs to every volunteer, supporter, and member of our Bright Hope community. We hope that this award helps us to reach new supporters, enabling us to continue our vital work – without which people would fall through the cracks.

Whether someone comes to us for wellness services, complementary therapy, or attends one of our Support Cafés, they’re part of something bigger. Bright Hope is more than a charity; it’s a social movement – a network of care, connection, and hope across North West Leicestershire.

As we receive no statutory funding, everything we do is made possible through the generosity of our supporters. However, to continue meeting the growing needs of our community, we urgently need more assistance to sustain and expand our vital work.”

The Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire will be presenting Bright Hope with an award and certificate in the Spring of 2026 (date to be confirmed). We will of course share this exciting moment with all our supporters. Two representatives from Bright Hope will also be invited to attend a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in May or June 2026.