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Shout about your CSR achievements at the Business Charity Awards

FIRST ENTRY DEADLINE: THURSDAY 22 JANUARY

When it comes to CSR, a profound shift is underway, with community becoming more important than ever and so many causes that need support. Today, purpose is power. Consumers, employees, and investors are demanding that corporations be not just profitable, but also positive forces for change.

At the Business Charity Awards we celebrate the people, teams, projects, and relationships that are striving to ensure CSR is at the heart of their companies. If your company is making difference, shout about it!

DATES

First entry deadline: Thursday 22 January

Secondary entry deadline: Thursday 19 February

Final entry deadline: Wednesday 25 February

PRICES

First entry price: £475.00 + VAT

Secondary entry price: £615.00 + VAT

Final entry price: £650.00 + VAT

PROVE YOUR AUTHENTICITY

In an age of rising consumer and employee distrust towards corporate social responsibility, a business charity awards win is the ultimate antidote to "purpose-washing."

It provides credible, third-party validation from the sector's leading voice that your partnership is genuine, strategic, and creating tangible social change, building deep trust with all stakeholders.

SUPERCHARGE YOUR PARTNERSHIPS FUTURE

For a charity, a win is a powerful "seal of approval" that can unlock the door to bigger, more ambitious corporate partners.

For a company, it transforms your CSR programme from a cost-centre into an award-winning strategic asset, powerfully enhancing your employer brand and consumer reputation.

GAIN COMPETITIVE EDGE

In a world where purpose-driven business is everywhere, how do you make your purpose stand out from the rest? Become consumers no.1 choice with your proven efforts towards improving the society we live in.

INSPIRE A MOVEMENT

A win sends a powerful message. Internally, it can provide employees with a sense of pride, demonstrating that their company's values are real. Externally, it sets a new benchmark for what a great corporate-charity partnership looks like, inspiring other organisations to deepen their own commitments to social impact.

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.

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR (GRAND-PRIX)

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.

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"For me, two key indicators of an authentic partnership are transparency and collaboration. When there is open communication between charities and businesses about goals, challenges, and outcomes – especially when things don’t go to plan. It shows that there is trust between the organisations, mutual respect for the expertise that both bring to the relationship, and a genuine desire to drive progress."

- Hester Davies Bell, Social Impact Manager at Sony Music UK

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"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 2026."

- Emily Burt, Editor at Third Sector

You’ve had a great 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.

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