Finalists announced!

Supporting charities is what drives us at the Benefact Group, so we are thrilled to launch our new awards, dedicated to celebrating and supporting the brilliant charities who work tirelessly to make positive change.

Thank you to all the charities who entered the awards – our judges enjoyed reading so many brilliant stories.

Congratulations to our finalists! Find out more below.

The Awards 2024

In this inaugural year, we’ll be recognising those who have made a significant contribution in the categories shown below. Each award is supported by a business in our Group1.

Volunteer of the year

Judges will be looking for volunteers who have gone over and above, making positive impact for charities, dedicating their time and energy to a great cause.

Volunteer of the year award 2024

Finalists

Luanne Rimmer,
Handmade with Love & Making Memories
Visit website

Abbie Chibnell-Smith,
Juvenile Arthritis Research
Visit website

Zoe Bryan,
Transforming Autism Project
Visit website

Climate action project

Judges will be looking for charities which have inspired and motivated action to tackle the climate crisis.

Climate action award 2024

Finalists

Durham Wildlife Trust
Visit website

Global Goals Centre
Visit website

Outdoor and Sustainability Education Specialists
Visit website

Local community initiative

Judges will be looking for a project which has reached the heart of a local community to tackle a local issue.

Local community initiative award 2024

Finalists

Elliott Holmes Memorial Fund
Visit website

Future Toolbox CIC
Visit website

Open Road Visions
Visit website

Digital fundraising initiative

Judges will be looking for inspiring digital fundraising which has created new sources of income and motivated supporters.

Digital Fundraising award 2024

Finalists

Crohn’s & Colitis UK
Visit website

Dogs 4 Rescue
Visit website

Street Child
Visit website

1Givestar is a digital fundraising platform, not a business in the Benefact Group. The Group is an investor in Givestar.

Small charity, big impact

Judges would like to hear from a small charity (with a turnover of less than £1m) who made a big impact.

Small Charity Big Impact award 2024

Finalists

Hollie Gazzard Trust
Visit website

The Ambulance Staff Charity
Visit website

Tiny Tickers
Visit website

Charity leader of the year

Judges will be looking for a charity CEO or other senior leader who is a role model for others by championing a cause and inspiring change.

Charity Leader of the year award 2024

Finalists

Jolanta Lasota,
Ambitious About Autism
Visit website

Ali Waterworth,
Ruddi’s Retreat
Visit website

Taban Shoresh OBE,
The Lotus Flower
Visit website

Colleagues’ choice

Benefact Group colleagues will be able to vote for their favourite charity from those presented by our very own ‘Giving Superstars’ (employees who have gone over and above supporting their favourite causes).

Colleague Choice award 2024

Finalists

Derian House Children’s Hospice
proposed by Colin Wilby
Visit website

Sands
proposed by Kirsty Dickson
Visit website

Winston’s Wish
proposed by Gemma Percival
Visit website

A winning event

Finalists will be invited to a lunchtime awards event on November 28th within the walls of the iconic Tower of London where the winners and runners-up in each category will be announced.  Our guests will also have the opportunity to celebrate and connect with fellow changemakers and hear from industry experts.

We will be inviting two people from each shortlisted charity to attend the awards luncheon.

The prizes:

Winning charities in each category will win £5,000.

Runners up in each category will win £1,000.