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WE ARE BACK FOR 2025

HONOURING THOSE WHO CHANGE LIVES, EVERY DAY

*WINNER OF BEST LONGSTANDING AWARDS AT THE AWARDS AWARDS*

The biggest awards celebration in the not-for-profit sector, we are here to shine a spotlight on the incredible work you do. Whether you're tackling inequality, empowering communities, or transforming lives, we want to celebrate YOU. Show us how great your charity, organisation or team is!

Entering the awards is your chance to bring your work to life, tell us its story and showcase the incredible impact you're making on people's lives and our communities.

The Third Sector Awards pride themselves on educating and inspiring the sector, as well as offering every entrant detailed feedback on their entry from our expert panel of judges.

We want to celebrate those who change people's lives, every day.

Now's your chance - submit your entries today and showcase the incredible impact you’re making!

Under £500K

£95 +VAT - first entry

£60 +VAT - all subsequent entries

Between £500K - £3M

£185 +VAT - first entry

£150 +VAT - all subsequent entries

Over £3M

£310 +VAT - first entry

£275 +VAT - all subsequent entries

Excellence Award

Best Small Charity Film

Best Medium Charity Film

Best Large Charity Film

Best Service Delivery Innovation

Best Use Of Social Media

Big Impact Award

Brand Development

Breakthrough Of The Year

Communications Agency Of The Year

Communications Campaign Of The Year

Digital Innovation Of The Year

Finance Excellence

Marketing Campaign Of The Year

Fundraising Campaign

Small Charity Of The Year

Medium Charity Of The Year

Large Charity Of The Year

Small Charity Big Achiever

Partnership Award

Charity Partnership of the Year

Corporate Partnership Of The Year - Small

Corporate Partnership of the Year - Medium

Corporate Partnership of the Year - Large

Talent Awards

Frontline Team Of The Year

Fundraising Team Of The Year

Rising Chief Executive

Rising Star

Volunteer of the Year

Volunteer Team of the Year

Unsung Hero

Celebrity Charity Champion

Charity Chair Of The Year

Celebrity Charity Champion

Charity Chief Executive

Communications Team Of The Year

“I am absolutely delighted to be given the opportunity to be the chair of judges for the Third Sector Awards 2025. These prestigious awards celebrate outstanding achievements within our sector and shine a light on the remarkable contribution these organisations make to society.

The third sector is full of gifted and committed people who choose to give their formidable skills to the people and causes that need them most. I am thrilled to play a part in honouring that talent.”

Learn more about Caroline O'Connor

BOOST YOUR PROFILE

Stand out in the sector by showcasing your organisation’s successes. Winning or being shortlisted shines a spotlight on your work, attracting attention from key stakeholders and potential supporters.

MOTIVATE YOUR TEAM

Show your team how much their efforts matter. Recognition on a big stage boosts morale, builds pride, and motivates them to keep delivering their best. You can also bring them along to the awards to celebrate!

GET FEEDBACK FROM EXPERTS

Having your work judged by industry leaders lets you benchmark against the best. Expert feedback highlights your strengths and growth opportunities, helping your organisation improve and boost its impact.

UNLOCK PR OPPORTUNITIES

Awards come with buzz! Gain media coverage, attract new supporters, and amplify your message to reach a wider audience. Additionally, winning or being shortlisted unlocks PR opportunities that brings attention to your mission, attracts donors, and strengthens your organisation’s reputation.

CELEBRATE REAL STORIES

The awards celebration is the industry’s must-attend event of the year, bringing together peer organisations, influential leaders, and potential collaborators. It’s more than just a celebration - it’s your opportunity to share your story, showcase your impact, and build connections.

"I encourage you to enter the Third Sector Awards, which recognise the outstanding work of the UK’s charities and the people who make it happen.

With an array of categories to enter, come one, come many for an afternoon celebrating our sector’s greatest achievements."

You’ve had a cracking night out, you’ve picked up an award, you’ve slept off the celebrations, but do the people that really matter know you’ve won big?

We’re here to help. We want to get your win out there, to the audience, in front of prospective clients (and competitors!).

That’s why we’ve put together an instant shout-about-it package: quick turnaround content that won’t destroy your marketing budget.

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Third Sector Awards offer you the chance to align your business with the people, teams and companies that are leading the way in the third sector.

As a marketing and business development opportunity, the Awards offer you the chance to promote your products and services to our audience. Build your brand at our events in person or digitally, in our marketing campaigns, as well as the Awards website.

Please get in contact so we can help to build a bespoke package to deliver your goals.

Contact Leona Ademi at [email protected]