We were thrilled to bits to receive a second visit from the High Sheriff of West Sussex, Dr Tim Fooks (the first in 2021) in November 2025. He is interested in everything that we do, but this time really enjoyed chatting to the Shedders about their experiences at the Shed. A retired GP, Dr Fooks has made “mental health and community wellbeing” the focus of his year in office and is doing some valuable work locally and nationally. We are absolutely honoured that he has chosen us as one of the 5 charities he is nominating for the Kings Award for Voluntary Service! The KAVS website explains…
“The King’s Award for Voluntary Service is the highest award given to local volunteer groups across the UK to recognise outstanding work done in their own communities. The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service was created in 2002 to celebrate the anniversary of the coronation of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. It is equivalent to an MBE for volunteer groups. His Majesty King Charles III wishes to continue The Queen’s Legacy and recognise the significant contributions of volunteers each year across the United Kingdom hence the award is now known as The King’s Award for Voluntary Service.”
It is a wonderful acknowledgement of the work we have done over the years to create a community for those who chose to get involved and we are very proud to have been recognised in this way. 