The Business Charity Awards are back for 2024!

Early Bird deadline is 18 January - enter now to save!

The spotlight is back, and it's brighter than ever as we announce the return of the Business Charity Awards for 2024! 

Are you a business making a meaningful impact within the Third Sector community? Do you believe in the power of philanthropy and corporate social responsibility? Well, it's time to step into the limelight and share your inspiring project's with the world!

Our annual awards celebrate the incredible synergy between business and charity, showcasing the companies that are leading the charge in creating positive change. Whether you're a small startup or a global corporation, your actions matter, and they deserve recognition.

Join us in 2024, as we shine a spotlight on the trailblazers, the innovators, and the game-changers who are proving that profit and purpose can go hand in hand

A note from the Editor


“At a time when both the private and the charitable sectors are facing immense challenges, great partnerships between these groups have continued to deliver immensely positive change over the last year.

We look forward to celebrating your successes at the Business Charity Awards next year.”


- Emily Burt, Editor @ Third Sector

KEY INFO


ENTRY PRICES

Earlybird deadline rate: £415 + VAT

Standard deadline rate: £565 + VAT

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

Earlybird deadline for entries: 18 January 2024 

Standard deadline for entries: 8 February 2024

CATEGORIES

We have over 20 categories to choose from!

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 (NEW)

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

Charity Partnership - Banks & Financial Services

Charity Partnership - Consumer Goods/Food & Beverage

Charity Partnership - Fashion & Retail

Charity Partnership - Media & Entertainment

Charity Partnership - Property & Construction

Charity Partnership - Telecoms & Technology

Charity Partnership – Legal

Charity Partnership – Sport, Travel & Leisure

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)

WHY ENTER THE BCAs?

Some of the reasons you need to be involved, Celebrate your hardwork!



Benchmark yourself against the best
 
Test yourself against competitors working in your specialism and prove that you’re at the top of the industry.



Spotlight your case study
Stand out entrants and projects will be invited to have a standalone story/piece written about them demonstrating best practice and aspirational ways of working to the wider industry.



Attract new prospects 
Companies want to work with awarding winning organisations who are knowledgeable, creative and passionate about their industry. 


Impress new and existing clients 
Winning a Business Charity Awards award will help to cement current relationships with your clients and stakeholders, as well as helping win new clients - clients want to work with organisations who go above and beyond.


Be an industry leading organisation
With 24 categories available to enter, make yourself stand out even more. Your partnership deserves to be celebrated. Take a moment to reflect on the incredible impact your project has made on the community.

Judges 2024


FANCY JUDGING THE 2024 AWARDS?

Nominate a judge:

Nominations to get involved are welcome from across the sectors, 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. 

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