Winners and runners-up announced

Our finalists gathered at the iconic Tower of London On November 28th to enjoy a day of celebration as we congratulated the winners and runners-up in this year’s Charity Heroes Awards.

It was an inspiring event, hosted by Dr Andy Cope from the Art of Brilliance with speeches from Tom O’Leary from Historic Royal Palaces and Mark Hews, CEO of the Benefact Group. Representatives from around the Benefact Group came to meet the finalists and were thrilled to present the winners’ prizes.

We felt very privileged to welcome so many people who work every day to make such impactful change in the lives of others.

Congratulations our winners and runners-up.

A unforgettable event

Everyone enjoyed a truly inspirational day honouring such amazing people and the charities they represent.

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Charity Heroes 2024 – Winners and Runners-Up

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

Volunteer of the year award 2024
Volunteer of the year award winners 2024

Winner £5,000

Luanne Rimmer,
Handmade with Love & Making Memories
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Runners-up £1,000

Abbie Chibnell-Smith,
Juvenile Arthritis Research
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Zoe Bryan,
Transforming Autism Project
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Climate action project

Climate action award 2024
Climate action project award winners 2024

Winner £5,000

Outdoor and Sustainability Education Specialists
 
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Runners-up £1,000

Durham Wildlife Trust
 
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Global Goals Centre
 
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Local community initiative

Local community initiative award 2024
Local community initiative award winners 2024

Winner £5,000

Elliott Holmes Memorial Fund
 
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Runners-up £1,000

Future Toolbox CIC
 
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Open Road Visions
 
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Digital fundraising initiative

Digital Fundraising award 2024
Digital fundraising initiative award winners 2024

Winner £5,000

Dogs 4 Rescue

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Runners-up £1,000

Crohn’s & Colitis UK
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Street Child
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1Givestar is a digital fundraising platform, not a business in the Benefact Group. The Group is an investor in Givestar.

Small charity, big impact

Small Charity Big Impact award 2024
Small Charity Big Impact award winners 2024

Winner £5,000

Tiny Tickers

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Runners-up £1,000

Hollie Gazzard Trust
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The Ambulance Staff Charity
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Charity leader of the year

Charity Leader of the year award 2024
Charity Leader of the year award winner 2024

Winner £5,000

Jolanta Lasota,
Ambitious About Autism
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Runners-up £1,000

Ali Waterworth,
Ruddi’s Retreat
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Taban Shoresh OBE,
The Lotus Flower
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Colleagues’ choice

Colleague Choice award 2024
Colleague Choice award winner 2024

Winner £5,000

Derian House Children’s Hospice
proposed by Colin Wilby
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Runners-up £1,000

Sands
proposed by Kirsty Dickson
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Winston’s Wish
proposed by Gemma Percival
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Videos from the day

Watch our video reel celebrating the Volunteer of the year award, supported by Ecclesiastical Insurance.

Scott Hayes at the charity heroes awards

Watch our video reel celebrating the Local community initiative award, supported by WRS Insurance Brokers.

Gungor Baykan at the charity heroes awards

Watch our video reel celebrating the Climate action award, supported by EdenTree.

Philip Baker at the charity heroes awards

Watch our video reel celebrating the Charity leader of the year award, supported by Access Insurance.

Philip Baker at the Charity Heroes Awards

Watch our video reel celebrating the Digital fundraising initiative award award, supported by Givestar.

Alexander Coleridge at the charity heroes awards

Watch our video reel celebrating the Colleagues’ choice award, supported by Benefact Group

Colin Wilby at the charity heroes awards

Watch our video reel celebrating the Small charity, big impact award, supported by Ansvar.

Kelly Barter at the charity heroes awards