We have some very exciting news to share. Derbyshire Toy Libraries has been awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2026. 🎉
This is the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK, and is the equivalent of an MBE for volunteer groups. We are one of just 250 local charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups across the UK to receive the award this year, and one of two in Derbyshire.
What is The King’s Award for Voluntary Service?
The award recognises outstanding work by local volunteer groups to support their communities. It was created in 2002 to celebrate Her Late Majesty The Queen’s Golden Jubilee, and it continued following the accession of His Majesty The King. 2026 is the third year of The King’s Award for Voluntary Service.
You can see this year’s winners on the official King’s Award for Voluntary Service website and in The Gazette.
Thank you
This award belongs to everyone who gives their time to DTL, and to the families we work with. Behind every Stay & Play session, every toy lent and every pre-loved toy given a second life is a volunteer, a member or a local family.
“I’m incredibly grateful to all our volunteers and delighted that we have received this award.”
Ann-Marie McMillan, Founder & Manager
Help us celebrate
- Share the news. Please like and share our posts on Facebook and Instagram to help more families in Derbyshire find us.
- Join us. Become a member for £10 a year and borrow from our toy catalogue from 50p a week.
- Come and play. Find your nearest Stay & Play session.
- Volunteer. We’d love to hear from you if you’d like to help run sessions, the toy store or events.
- Donate. Every donation helps us keep toys in play and out of landfill.
Thank you for being part of the Derbyshire Toy Libraries community. 🧡💙💚