Lancaster charity team enjoys royal garden party
A Lancaster charity team took a trip to London after being honoured with a very special award.
Earlier this year, Escape2Make was awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Services – the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK.
And they have now attended the King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace.
Escape2Make (E2M) is a Lancaster-based charity providing free creative activities for 11 to 18-year-olds to combat boredom and loneliness.
Founded in 2018, it offers workshops, school holiday programmes, and community events in the Lancaster/Morecambe area and opened a dedicated city center hub in early 2025.
The team has now shared the news that they met royalty in London.
“A few months ago, we were incredibly proud to announce that Escape2Make won awarded the King's Award for Voluntary Services – the highest award a local voluntary group can receive in the UK,” they said.
"As part of this recognition, members of our team had the honour of attending the King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace!
“It was such a surreal experience, and we are incredibly grateful to have had this opportunity!
"Some highlights of the day include:
“Getting to meet some incredible people and learning about all the fantastic things they do for their community;
"Meeting the Queen and telling her a little bit about what we do at Escape2Make;
“Celebrating our fantastic volunteers!
“This recognition doesn't just belong to us! It belongs to all of the wonderful volunteers, trustees, funders, partners, and friends of Escape2Make who keep proving how important it is to be able to provide a safe, creative space where young people can learn new skills, meet new people, and make a difference in their community!
“So thank you to everyone who has supported us! We are so incredibly grateful for each and every one of you!"