A Royal Recognition

BASICS Essex Awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service

We are incredibly proud to announce that BASICS Essex has been awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Service, the highest award given to local voluntary organisations across the United Kingdom.

Often described as the equivalent of an MBE for voluntary groups, the award recognises the outstanding contribution made by volunteer organisations and the people behind them.

BASICS Essex is one of 250 charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups to receive the prestigious award this year. Their work, alongside other recipients from across the UK, highlights the vital role volunteers play in strengthening communities and improving lives.

For many years, BASICS Essex has provided specialist pre-hospital emergency medical care across Essex through a team of highly trained volunteer clinicians. Working alongside the ambulance service and other emergency services, our doctors and paramedics deliver advanced medical care to patients suffering serious illness and injury when it matters most.

The award recognises not only our volunteer clinicians but also the trustees, fundraisers, supporters and volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes to make the service possible.

Paul Gates, Chairman of BASICS Essex, said:

"We are incredibly proud to receive the King's Award for Voluntary Service.

This recognition belongs to every volunteer who has given their time, skills and commitment to BASICS Essex over the years.

Our volunteer clinicians respond day and night to support critically ill and injured patients across Essex, backed by an incredible team of supporters, fundraisers, trustees and volunteers. This award reflects the passion, professionalism and dedication of everyone involved with BASICS Essex, and we are honoured to receive it."

The King's Award for Voluntary Service recognises outstanding work by local volunteer groups supporting their communities. It was created in 2002 to celebrate Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's Golden Jubilee and continues under His Majesty The King.

Representatives of BASICS Essex will receive the award crystal and certificate from the Lord-Lieutenant of Essex in the coming months. In addition, two volunteers from BASICS Essex will attend a Royal Garden Party at Buckingham Palace in 2027 alongside representatives from other award-winning organisations from across the UK.

While we are delighted to receive this recognition, our mission remains unchanged: providing expert emergency medical care whenever and wherever it is needed across Essex.

We would like to thank every volunteer, supporter, fundraiser, donor, partner and clinician who has contributed to our journey.

This award belongs to all of you.