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• Mon 22nd Feb, 12:39

A Farnborough teenager has received the Young Volunteer of the Year Award after being put forward for the accolade by community workers and leaders.

Lauren Rawlings, aged 14 years, of Totland Close in Farnborough, was presented with the award by Andrew Lloyd, Chief Executive of Rushmoor Borough Council and Chairman of the Safer Rushmoor Partnership at the Council Offices in Farnborough.

Chris Teal, First Wessex Neighbourhood Manager for Totland and one of the community leaders who nominated Lauren for the award said: “Lauren is a very enthusiastic and valued member of the local community. She is always helping me in the community and encourages others to help at events and activities.”

Chris added: ”young people always tend to get bad press, but Lauren is a fantastic example of the great work being done by young people.”

Lauren is a regular sight across the Mayfield and Grange areas of Farnborough, delivering flyers, managing notice boards at Totland, helping out at bike clubs and at summer activities at the Cheeky Monkeys youth club.

Phil Stoneman, Rushmoor Borough Council’s Community Safety Manager said: “Lauren is always at events eager to help. She spends her spare time selflessly helping others and now her outstanding public spirit has been officially recognised.”


The Rushmoor Young Volunteer Award is sponsored by the Safer Rushmoor Partnership and celebrates the good deeds and achievements of young people.