Taking place at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Park Lane,
the awards celebrated the achievements of 14 individuals and organisations
for their work in all areas of charity management, from finance and fundraising
through to best practice and use of technology.
In the opening speech, Paul Goggins described the sector
as crucial to the work of the government. “These awards recognise
excellence across a whole range of charitable activities and the variety
of people involved,” he said. “It is good to be able to celebrate
new organisations together with the long-standing. The government recognises
the vital importance of charitable activities, organisations and individuals
carrying out the work. I strongly applaud each and every one of you for
your tireless commitment and hard work.”
This year the lifetime achievement award was presented
to Richard Curtis. Although perhaps better known as the comedy script
writer responsible for films such as Four Weddings and a Funeral, Bridget
Jones’s diary and Notting Hill, as founder of Comic Relief and a
major player in the MakePovertyHistory campaign he has worked tirelessly
to improve the lives of millions of disadvantaged people around the world.
The accolade of Charity of the Year was received by P3,
and was awarded on the evidence of a strong strategic plan; a recently
modernised governance structure; and evidence of considerable success
in the areas of equality and partnership work.
Deputy chief executive of Acevo, Gail Scott-Spicer, described
the evening as “wonderful”. “I was delighted to be able
to congratulate several acevo members on receiving awards,” she
said. “Well done to Charity Times for a great event and contribution
to acknowledging the sector’s impact.”
The winners in brief:
Lifetime Achievement - sponsored
by Gam
Richard Curtis - founder of Comic Relief and a major voice in the MakePovertyHistory
campaign
Charity of the Year - sponsored by
Ansvar Insurance
P3
Best New Charity - sponsored by CCLA
Peace Direct
Best Charity to Work For
- sponsored by The Principle Partnership
The Children’s Trust
Charity Principal of the Year - sponsored
by HBS
Debbie Scott from Tomorrow's People
Fundraising Campaign of the Year - sponsored
by Fisk Brett
Cumbria Community Foundation
Best Use of New Media – sponsored
by Happy Computers
Beatbullying
Corporate Community Involvement - sponsored
by Media Trust
Prudential and BTCV
Trustee Board of the Year - sponsored by Barclays
and Barclays Private Bank
Townswomen's Guild
Volunteer of the Year - sponsored
by Charities Aid Foundation
Gill Adams from ORBIS
Best Practice - sponsored by Royal & SunAlliance
Women's Link
Best Use of Technology - sponsored
by APT Solutions
CancerBACUP
Financial Services - sponsored by the Charity Buyers
Guide
Charity Bank
Finance Director of the Year - sponsored
by Chantrey Vellacott DFK
Gary Page from the Fire Services National Benevolent Fund
For further information, visit www.ukcharityawards.com,
call Becky Slack or Martin Davies
on 020 7426 0424 or email beckys@charitytimes.com
or martin.davies@perspectivepublishing.com
If you'd like to book a place at next year's event, scheduled
for 21st September, contact Martin Davies. Booking before 31st October
guarantees your table rate will be frozen at 2005 prices.
