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Small charities honoured in think tank’s annual awards

By Joe Lepper

Small charities helping disadvantaged children and tackling modern slavery are among those honoured in think tank The Centre for Social Justice’s annual award scheme.

The think tank, that was launched by former Conservative Leader Iain Duncan Smith has announced the four winners of its 2021 awards via social media this week.
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hose to pick up awards include Snowdrop Project, a Sheffield based charity that provides long term support of modern slavery and human trafficking.

Oasis Community Centre and Church, which provides community activities and events in Nottinghamshire has also been honoured. It picked up an award for its work using gardening to teach life skills.



Another to receive an award is MCR Pathways, a mentoring charity supporting young people in or on the edges of the care system in Scotland. The charities award was presented online by Prue Leith.



Meanwhile, One25, which helps vulnerable and marginalised women in Bristol, has also picked up an award.

“The awards are our chance to celebrate remarkable people who work tirelessly to help change lives for the better,” said Duncan Smith.

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