Members of Nelson Youth Centre were awarded the voluntary endeavour 2005 prize at a prestigious ceremony held the Lords Cricket ground in London

Yasmin Arshad and Kieran Denton were joined by proud youth centre staff Mohammed Arshad and Yasin Nazir to collect the award.

The youth centre's outstanding voluntary work in the community helped them beat off stiff competition from around the UK to win £3000 for cancer charities and £750 for the centre.

Anyone wanting to know more about the work of the youth centre can call 01282 616564, or 01282 442530.