The Kings Award for Voluntary Service has been awarded to a Sheffield charity for their work with attempting to tackle homelessness.
The Sunday Centre was first started over 30 years ago and helps marginalised groups within the city, such as asylum seekers and refugees.
The charity is reliant upon public and business donations, as well from local and government grants, with food, drink and other basic essentials being provided to those in need.
Kelly Lingard, Charity chair of the service said: “We are delighted to announce that the Sunday Centre has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service today, the award is a lifetime one
“It is the highest award that a voluntary group can be awarded. This is for every volunteer of The Sunday Centre!”
The King’s Award Certificate was presented by Dame Hilary Chapman, Lord Lieutenant of South Yorkshire this month.
The award was created in 2002 following the Queen’s Golden Jubilee and is equivalent to that of an MBE in the voluntary sector.
One user on the Cathedral’s Facebook page said: “Well done everyone, such a brilliant award to win!”
Another said: “Congratulations, the work’s paid off! Such a valuable asset to our community!”
The service is held at 6pm on the last Sunday of each month, with all being welcome to join the informal event, which combines “contemporary worship with traditional liturgy” according to the cathedral’s website.
The Sunday Service wasn’t the only charity in South Yorkshire to win the award, with Active Fusion in Doncaster, Rotherham Families First and the Edlington Community Organisation also receiving royal recognition.