Cranleigh Arts receives The King's Award for Voluntary Service
Cranleigh Arts, a community arts and entertainment venue in the heart of Surrey, has been awarded The King's Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) 2025 - the highest honour given to local voluntary groups in the UK, and equivalent to an MBE.
This prestigious national award celebrates the remarkable dedication of the Cranleigh Arts volunteer team - including the Trustees - who play a vital role in every part of the organisation, from front of house and café operations to technical support, event stewarding and box office services.
A welcoming place where people come together to share in the joy and benefits of the arts, Cranleigh Arts offers a vibrant year-round programme of live music, theatre, film, talks, workshops and exhibitions, as well as creative opportunities for all ages - all designed to enrich, entertain and inspire our community.
Representatives of Cranleigh Arts will receive the crystal award and certificate from Michael More-Molyneux, Lord-Lieutenant of Surrey, in the coming months. In addition, two volunteers will be invited to attend a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in May or June 2026, along with other KAVS recipients.
Chairman Brian Freeston said: "This award is a wonderful recognition of our volunteers, who are the lifeblood of Cranleigh Arts - their hard work, dedication and generosity make everything we do possible."
The King's Award for Voluntary Service was created in 2002 to celebrate Her Late Majesty The Queen's Golden Jubilee and has continued following the accession of His Majesty The King. 2025 marks the third year of the award under the new title. Recipients are announced annually on 14 November - The King's Birthday.