The King’s Award
Friends of Roundhay Park has been honoured with The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS), the highest recognition for volunteer groups in the UK. This prestigious award, equivalent to an MBE for volunteer groups, recognises our dedication and commitment to preserving and enhancing Roundhay Park for the community.
The award is a lifetime honour, reflecting the ongoing contributions of our volunteers.


Richard Crichley
Chairman & Trustee

Sara Dawson
Vice Chair & Trustee

Melody Thornton
Forest School Leader & Trustee

Sue Harkness
Committee Member & Secretary

Ian Partridge
Committee Member & Treasurer

Carol Haughton
Committee Member

Jeremy Stonehouse
Committee Member

Martin Child
Committee Member &
Litter Picking Coordinator

Janet Wilkinson
Committee Member &
Friends Garden leader

Sarah Jackson
Committee Member &
Sensory Garden leader

Vacancy
Committee Member & Working Party Organiser

Margaret Read
Committee Member & Newsletter Coordinator

Peter Stagg
Committee Member & Newsletter Editor

Nicky McGoldrick
Committee Member & Duck Food Co-coordinator

Maggie Ade
Committee Member & Duck Food Co-coordinator

Sue Alpar
Committee Member & Website Content Administration

Dave Utting
Committee Member & IT Support

Tom Cooper
Committee Member

Heather Child
Committee Member

Lindsey Ward
Committee Member

Jean Hardman
Committee Member

Helen Gill
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Carol Stagg
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