Recent Points of Light winners

Darcey’s Christmas Present Appeal

30 November 2023

2206. Darcey Strutt (Essex)

Creating a Christmas appeal for children in Essex

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Meningitis Now Fundraiser and Ambassador

28 November 2023

2204. Harmonie-Rose Allen (Bath)

Fundraising for 'Meningitis Now'

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Women’s Street Watch Middlesbrough

27 November 2023

2203. Bethany McLean (Middlesbrough)

Supporting women in Middlesbrough

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Mind Over Mountains

24 November 2023

2202. Alex Staniforth (Cumbria)

Providing mental health support through 'Mind Over Mountains'

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One/Third Project

23 November 2023

2201. Hannah Walton (Worcestershire)

Mentoring young people and championing youth social action

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Eimear’s Wish

20 November 2023

2197. Seán Smyth (Belfast)

Encouraging more people to sign up to stem cell donation through 'Eimear's Wish'

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Commonwealth Points of Light

Her Late Majesty The Queen, as Head of the Commonwealth, recognised individual volunteers across the 54 Commonwealth nations for the difference they make in their communities and beyond.

One outstanding volunteer from each of these countries was recognised with Commonwealth Points of Light awards running up to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London, April 2018. Following the success of this programme, Her Late Majesty The Queen decided to continue this work and award one volunteer from each Commonwealth country every week.

Select the flags on the map below to find out more about each of the winners.