King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025 for Highlands and Islands Blood Bikes
Tabled 17 November 2025 by Mr Angus MacDonald
That this House congratulates Highland and Islands Blood Bikes (HAIBB) on being awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service 2025, the highest honour given to UK volunteer groups; recognises that this prestigious award reflects the exceptional dedication of the charity’s volunteers who provide around-the-clock support to the NHS across one of the most geographically challenging regions of the UK; notes that HAIBB is entirely volunteer-led and delivers essential medical supplies, blood samples, equipment, and urgent items at no cost to the NHS, ensuring equitable access to vital services for rural and island communities from Caithness to Argyll and the Outer Hebrides to Moray; further recognises the charity’s strong partnerships with local councils, health boards, and community organisations; and commends all HAIBB volunteers for their tireless service to patients and clinicians throughout the Highlands and Islands.