The Business Charity Awards
Congratulations to everyone who was shortlisted, highly commended and crowned winners of the 2023 Business Charity Awards!🙌
The 2023 Business Charity Awards, held on May 10th at the London Marriott Grosvenor Square, celebrated and recognised the outstanding partnerships of businesses and charities. The event brought together esteemed professionals, philanthropists, and representatives from various organisations committed to making a positive impact on society.
Check out the winners and awards images below to inspire your entries for 2024!
Highlights 2023
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"Huge congratulations to all of our shortlisted entries and a massive well done to all of our winners. It's been amazing to see so many incredible examples of businesses doing fantastic work with good causes and the difference these schemes have been making in communities"
- Andy Ricketts, Acting Editor @ Third Sector
CATEGORIES
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 (NEW - free to enter)
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.
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)
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WHY ENTER THE BCAs?
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.

JUDGING

HEADLINE SPONSOR

We’re proud to be the headline sponsor of the Business Charity Awards for the second year in a row. The awards are a fantastic recognition of the hard work undertaken by charities on a day to day basis. Hearing their individual stories, highlights the sometimes unseen projects that are being implemented across the UK. We’re honoured to be part of the celebration of these valuable initiatives.
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In Partnership With

Business for Societal Impact (B4SI) is the global standard in measuring and managing Corporate Social Impact. Established in 1994, the B4SI Frameworks form a robust measurement standard that any company can apply to understand the difference their contributions make to business and society. As a Global Network of over 150 companies, B4SI members have access to peers across region and industry, who share a common standard in reporting and convene to share good practice; access to the B4SI Global Benchmark, which provides unique insights into the global trends of community investment; access to their Social Impact Frameworks, Standards, Guidance Material, and so much more!
For more information, please visit the B4SI website.