Norwood's 1,500-plus volunteers support the charity through everything from driving minibuses to manning the tills at its shops. They also fundraise and befriend and mentor families needing support.
Now some of the stars of the unpaid army have been honoured at an awards ceremony at the RAF Museum in Hendon.
The unsung heroes prize went to volunteers at the Twins and Rainbow groups at Norwood's Kennedy Leigh Centre in Hendon. Working alongside play specialists, they help to provide a fun environment for children with special educational needs and disabilities and support for families with twins and triplets. "These groups simply could not run without their help," said Elaine Kerr, Norwood's chief executive.
Volunteer champion award winner Mark Pollack, a Norwood trustee and fundraising chair, has nearly 20 years' involvement in the charity, in which time he has undertaken 18 international cycle challenges, two marathons, and one trek to Iceland to raise funds.
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