A community centre in Bodorgan has won The King's Award for Voluntary Service.

Canolfan Hen Ysgol Bodorgan is among over 230 volunteer groups - including five in Wales - to receive the highest accolade of its kind in the UK.

The centre was recgonised for "making the difference for the community between existing and living."

Manager Jude Williams said: "I am delighted that our little team of volunteers have been recognised for the work we have done to create a busy and vibrant community centre for everyone in the community."

"We are very grateful for the member of the public who put our name forward fo this prestigious award."

The award honours groups transforming lives through mental health support, youth services, environmental projects and community initiatives.

Their volunteers work to combat isolation, provide specialist care and strengthen local communities.

Nominations are assessed locally by Lord Lieutenants before a committee of national assessors reviews recommendations. The assessment identifies groups making tangible community impact, steered by volunteers rather than paid staff, maintaining the highest standards.

Sir Martyn Lewis CBE, chair of the King's Award for Voluntary Service, said: "For over two decades, these annual awards have shown the people of our country at their very best, coming together from all sections of society to touch virtually every area of need."

"They also reflect the key role which volunteers are playing in times of rapid change. Whether driven by a neighbourly passion to help others or to achieve that well recognised “high” of personal satisfaction, volunteering taps into a rich spirit of generosity and kindness."

"So let’s celebrate those volunteer-driven groups whose drive and excellence achieves so much for their communities in so many different ways. They are the very best of us."