Annie Brewster, the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, publicly recognised and rewarded ten Hertfordshire voluntary organisations at the 2025 High Sheriff Awards ceremony held on Thursday, 27 March 2025.
The annual Awards, now in their 30th year, celebrate the excellent work undertaken by charitable groups and individuals who have made a significant contribution to Hertfordshire’s communities. Annie Brewster, the
High Sheriff of Hertfordshire, publicly recognised and rewarded ten Hertfordshire voluntary organisations at the 2025 High Sheriff Awards ceremony held on Thursday, 27 March 2025.
This year’s Awards focused on recognising and celebrating Hertfordshire voluntary groups and charities working with people within the High Sheriff's theme of ‘sport for good’.
Paul Robin, CEO for Hertfordshire Community Foundation, said: “Hertfordshire Community Foundation is once again delighted to be collaborating with the High Sheriff for these annual Awards. Sport and being physically active can make a positive difference to most people’s lives whatever their circumstances. We were delighted to have been able to celebrate some of the very special people and organisations for the outstanding work they do in our county.”
The groups recognised for their work in sport for good were: Growing Resilience in Teens (GRIT), a charity supporting young people aged 11-24 in Hitchin, Letchworth, and surrounding areas. Through non-contact boxing and wellbeing coaching, they boost mental and physical health, promote discipline and reduces risky behaviours.
Inclusive United CIC, who work in breaking down barriers and making sports accessible for young adults with learning disabilities, neurodiversity and additional needs.
Hertford Cycle Hub, for their heir Herts3Cycle project which provides free, refurbished bikes to those in need—offering independence, access to education and work and improved wellbeing.
One Impossible Thing, a Dacorum based charity that collects preloved sports shoes and redistributes them, breaking financial barriers to activity. They support schools, refugees, and community projects while promoting sustainability, saving 77.826 tonnes of CO2 through 5,559 donated pairs.
Stevenage Sporting Futures Team, for their programmes use sport to positively impact young people, offering inclusive events, competitions and workshops that build confidence, teamwork and a love for physical activity. They address mental wellbeing, inequalities and community cohesion, partnering with over 40 schools to inspire and promote health through sport.
Medialis Wellbeing CIC, for their work in providing opportunities for people to be physically active, supporting young people, adults with long-term health conditions and older adults facing loneliness.
Herts Disability Sports Foundation, for their diverse activities that take place across Hertfordshire ensuring everyone can experience the joy of belonging, achieving and staying active.
West Herts ABC and Educational Support CIC, for their work using boxing and fitness to support young people in Watford. By promoting fair play, resilience, and positive values, they help steer individuals away from negative influences, while enhancing both physical and mental wellbeing.
In recognition of their outstanding work each organisation received a financial contribution funded through the High Sheriff’s Fund, a charitable fund managed by Hertfordshire Community Foundation.
In addition to the High Sheriff Awards, some non-monetary High Sheriff Personal Awards were also presented.