London Heritage Volunteering Group
@londonhvg.bsky.social
Peer rupport network for colleagues and organisations engaging volunteers within the heritage sector within Greater London. We also manage the annual London Heritage Volunteer Awards.
We're free to join, join here: https://mailchi.mp/f0e8e6704de9/lhvg
We're free to join, join here: https://mailchi.mp/f0e8e6704de9/lhvg
And that's a wrap - huge congratulations and thank you again to all our award nominees and winners. What a fantastic year for heritage volunteering in London. See you next year!
#LHVA2025
#LHVA2025
December 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
And that's a wrap - huge congratulations and thank you again to all our award nominees and winners. What a fantastic year for heritage volunteering in London. See you next year!
#LHVA2025
#LHVA2025
Trustee Award Winner: David Rogers, The Massey Shaw Fireboat
"David has been involved since 1983 and is a stalwart of the organisation. David's leadership and commitment continue to impress, and he has helped this small organisation to shift its focus from restoration to making history accessible."
"David has been involved since 1983 and is a stalwart of the organisation. David's leadership and commitment continue to impress, and he has helped this small organisation to shift its focus from restoration to making history accessible."
December 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Trustee Award Winner: David Rogers, The Massey Shaw Fireboat
"David has been involved since 1983 and is a stalwart of the organisation. David's leadership and commitment continue to impress, and he has helped this small organisation to shift its focus from restoration to making history accessible."
"David has been involved since 1983 and is a stalwart of the organisation. David's leadership and commitment continue to impress, and he has helped this small organisation to shift its focus from restoration to making history accessible."
Youth Award Winner: Leondres Benissan @londonmuseum.bsky.social
"Leondres volunteers with enthusiasm and great generosity of spirit. What really impressed us is the way they balance their professionalism with genuine kindness. They bring a sense of care and inclusivity to everything they do."
"Leondres volunteers with enthusiasm and great generosity of spirit. What really impressed us is the way they balance their professionalism with genuine kindness. They bring a sense of care and inclusivity to everything they do."
December 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Youth Award Winner: Leondres Benissan @londonmuseum.bsky.social
"Leondres volunteers with enthusiasm and great generosity of spirit. What really impressed us is the way they balance their professionalism with genuine kindness. They bring a sense of care and inclusivity to everything they do."
"Leondres volunteers with enthusiasm and great generosity of spirit. What really impressed us is the way they balance their professionalism with genuine kindness. They bring a sense of care and inclusivity to everything they do."
Supporting, Managing and Encouraging Volunteers Award Winner: Ria Mehta @londonmuseum.bsky.social
"Ria is a true inspiration to the volunteers they work with. Ria takes the time to get to know each individual volunteer and goes out of their way to tailor opportunities for their volunteers."
"Ria is a true inspiration to the volunteers they work with. Ria takes the time to get to know each individual volunteer and goes out of their way to tailor opportunities for their volunteers."
December 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Supporting, Managing and Encouraging Volunteers Award Winner: Ria Mehta @londonmuseum.bsky.social
"Ria is a true inspiration to the volunteers they work with. Ria takes the time to get to know each individual volunteer and goes out of their way to tailor opportunities for their volunteers."
"Ria is a true inspiration to the volunteers they work with. Ria takes the time to get to know each individual volunteer and goes out of their way to tailor opportunities for their volunteers."
Going the Extra Mile Winner: David Evans, Westminster Archives
"David exemplifies what it means to go the extra mile, not only through expertise and consistent hard work, but through empathy, creativity and a long-standing dedication to making heritage accessible to all."
"David exemplifies what it means to go the extra mile, not only through expertise and consistent hard work, but through empathy, creativity and a long-standing dedication to making heritage accessible to all."
December 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Going the Extra Mile Winner: David Evans, Westminster Archives
"David exemplifies what it means to go the extra mile, not only through expertise and consistent hard work, but through empathy, creativity and a long-standing dedication to making heritage accessible to all."
"David exemplifies what it means to go the extra mile, not only through expertise and consistent hard work, but through empathy, creativity and a long-standing dedication to making heritage accessible to all."
Developing in a Role Winner: Sivaharan Sundaresan, Brent Museum and Archives
"Siva has shown truly impressive growth. What makes their journey so inspiring is the way they have overcome personal barriers, developed a strong working rhythm, and grown in both capability and independence."
"Siva has shown truly impressive growth. What makes their journey so inspiring is the way they have overcome personal barriers, developed a strong working rhythm, and grown in both capability and independence."
December 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Developing in a Role Winner: Sivaharan Sundaresan, Brent Museum and Archives
"Siva has shown truly impressive growth. What makes their journey so inspiring is the way they have overcome personal barriers, developed a strong working rhythm, and grown in both capability and independence."
"Siva has shown truly impressive growth. What makes their journey so inspiring is the way they have overcome personal barriers, developed a strong working rhythm, and grown in both capability and independence."
Bringing Innovation Winner: Mills Dyer @sciencemuseum.org.uk
"What Mills has achieved is a legacy. They have shown that innovation isn't just about doing something new. It's about doing something that matters; something that changes the way people see, feel and connect with heritage."
"What Mills has achieved is a legacy. They have shown that innovation isn't just about doing something new. It's about doing something that matters; something that changes the way people see, feel and connect with heritage."
December 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Bringing Innovation Winner: Mills Dyer @sciencemuseum.org.uk
"What Mills has achieved is a legacy. They have shown that innovation isn't just about doing something new. It's about doing something that matters; something that changes the way people see, feel and connect with heritage."
"What Mills has achieved is a legacy. They have shown that innovation isn't just about doing something new. It's about doing something that matters; something that changes the way people see, feel and connect with heritage."
Best Team Winners: Gonzalo Silva Cruz & Paul Stoker @zslofficial.bsky.social @zslscience.bsky.social
"We celebrate excellence across many categories. Sometimes a team embodies more than one. This team Brings Innovation, Goes the Extra Mile and Develops in a Role.”
"We celebrate excellence across many categories. Sometimes a team embodies more than one. This team Brings Innovation, Goes the Extra Mile and Develops in a Role.”
December 10, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Best Team Winners: Gonzalo Silva Cruz & Paul Stoker @zslofficial.bsky.social @zslscience.bsky.social
"We celebrate excellence across many categories. Sometimes a team embodies more than one. This team Brings Innovation, Goes the Extra Mile and Develops in a Role.”
"We celebrate excellence across many categories. Sometimes a team embodies more than one. This team Brings Innovation, Goes the Extra Mile and Develops in a Role.”