CELEBRATING INSPIRATIONAL 

BUSINESS-CHARITY PARTNERSHIPS


EARLY BIRD DEADLINE: Thursday 9 January

Following a sold out year in 2024, the Business Charity Awards celebrate the incredible synergy between business and charity, spotlighting the trailblazers, the innovators, and the game-changers who are proving that profit and purpose can go hand in hand.

We have 27 categories to enter this year, including:

Automotive & Transport | Best Digital innovation | Outstanding Employee

Are you a business making meaningful contributions in the third sector? It's time to spotlight your amazing collaborations!

A NOTE FROM THE EDITOR




"The challenges that we face today – both as a sector and a society – are far too big and complex for anyone to solve on their own. This makes it all the more important to celebrate the extraordinary things that charities and their partners achieve when they work together in meaningful ways. We look forward to celebrating your successes at the Business Charity Awards 2025." 
- Emily Burt, Editor @ Third Sector

KEY INFORMATION


Dates 

Early Bird Deadline: Thursday 9th January

Entry Deadline: Thursday 13th February

Prices

Early Bird price: £430 + VAT

Entry price: £580 + VAT

WHY ENTER?


ENHANCE YOUR BRANDS REPUTATION

Align your business with ethical practices and demonstrate leadership in corporate social responsibility

CELEBRATE YOUR CHARITY PARTNERS

Highlight the meaningful work of your charity partners and  the life-changing causes you support together.


GAIN VALUABLE MEDIA EXPOSURE

The shortlist and winners will be featured in Third Sector’s editorial coverage, offering valuable media exposure and amplifying your impact.

2024 AWARDS


CATEGORIES

Download the entry kit for full category and eligibility breakdwons

INNOVATION

Challenge Event of the Year

For a staff team from a business that took part in a successful fundraising challenge to benefit a UK charity.


EMPLOYEE ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE OF THE YEAR

For a company that has adopted policies that have resulted in a significant increase in charitable donations or activities by its workforce.


MARKETING PARTNERSHIP OF THE YEAR

For a marketing initiative between a business and a charity that has helped to promote the charity’s work, or helped to raise funds. Initiatives might include cause-related, affinity and experiential marketing partnerships.


PROJECT OF THE YEAR

For a scheme or initiative, either in the UK or overseas, that has successfully worked with a UK charity to help its beneficiaries. Examples of projects could include employment, work experience and training schemes for beneficiaries as well as overseas aid projects.

BEST DIGITAL INNOVATION

For an organisation that has used a digital innovation to evolve its service delivery.

CHARITY PARTNERSHIPS

AUTOMOTIVE & TRANSPORT

For an outstanding partnership between a company in the automotive sector and a UK charity.


BANKS & FINANCIAL SERVICES

For an outstanding partnership between a company in the banking and financial sectors and a UK charity.

CONSUMER GOODS/FOOD & BEVERAGE

For an outstanding partnership between a company in the consumer goods or food and beverage sectors and a UK charity.

FASHION & RETAIL

For an outstanding partnership between a company in the fashion, clothing or retail sectors and a UK charity. Includes companies within the footwear and accessories sectors.

LEGAL

For an outstanding partnership between a company in the legal sector and a UK charity.

MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT

For an outstanding partnership between a company in the media and entertainment sectors and a UK charity. Includes companies within the digital services sector.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES

For an outstanding partnership between a company in the professional services sector and a UK charity.

PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION

For an outstanding partnership between a company in the property and construction sectors, including architectural practices and structural engineering firms, and a UK charity.

SPORT, TRAVEL AND LEISURE

For an outstanding partnership between a company in the sport, travel and leisure sectors and a UK charity.

TELECOMS & TECHNOLOGY

For an outstanding partnership between a company in the utilities and services sectors and a UK charity.

COMMUNITY IMPACT

For a business that has provided vital support to a charitable project in a specific locality.

CONSORTIUM AWARD

For an outstanding partnership between one or more companies and one or more UK charities.

CORPORATE FOUNDATION AWARD

For a corporate philanthropic foundation that has provided outstanding support to the charity sector.

LONG-TERM PARTNERSHIP

Awarded to an outstanding ongoing partnership between a company and a UK charity that began more than 10 years ago.

MID-TERM PARTNERSHIP

Awarded to an outstanding ongoing partnership between a company and a UK charity that began between 4-9 years ago.

SHORT-TERM PARTNERSHIP

Awarded to an outstanding partnership between a company and a UK charity that has lasted, or will last, less than 3 years.

BEST EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROJECT

Awarded to a partnership that worked together to deliver an exceptional response to an emergency or crisis in the charity’s cause area.

BEST RESPONSE TO THE COST-OF-LIVING CRISIS (free to enter with any other award entry)

For a project run by a business with a UK charity initiated in response to the cost-of-living crisis. Examples might include the provision of funds or other direct support or help in areas such as helping people to manage their budgets. 

BEST ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PARTNERSHIP

Awarded to a partnership that is responding to the climate emergency and delivering a positive environmental impact

TALENT

CSR TEAM OF THE YEAR

For a corporate social responsibility team (or a team that has a similar function) that has successfully increased the charitable or socially responsible activities of the business.

OUTSTANDING EMPLOYEE

For an individual in a company who has made an exceptional contribution to charity with the support of his or her employer.

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR (GRAND-PRIX)

ELEGIBILITY

The Business Charity Awards are open to all UK based companies of all sizes and across all industries. Charities may enter on behalf on their corporate partners. Joint entries from companies and their corporate foundations will also be accepted for their work with charity partners.

YOU BE THE JUDGE


Our expert judging panels will consist of numerous industry professionals representing the full breadth of corporate and charity bodies. The judges are selected based on their expertise, experience and integrity and we pride ourselves on our rigorous and objective judging process.

Nominations to get involved are welcome from across the sector, either for yourself or a colleague using the link below. The final judging panel will be comprised of an inclusive range of individuals to fully represent the industry. Our aim is to give as many diverse voices (women, BAME, LGBTQ+, different ages / seniority, people with disabilities) a chance to determine the results of this industry-leading event.

AMPLIFY YOUR WIN

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