The Welsh Charity Awards recognise and celebrate the fantastic contribution charities, community groups, not-for-profits and volunteers make to Wales.
A huge thank you to everyone who got involved and made a nomination this year. We had an record number of high-quality nominations, and our independent judging panel had an extremely tough job!
‘It was a very real pleasure to be involved in this year’s judging process and to contribute to such an important celebration of the voluntary sector in Wales. The standard of nominations was exceptionally high across all categories, and it was inspiring to read so many examples of dedication, innovation and community impact.’
– Darren Jones, The Open University in Wales, external member of our judging panel this year.
The Welsh Charity Awards highlight the beneficial impact that charities, as well as volunteers and voluntary organisations in a variety of communities across Wales have had on people’s lives.
The aim is to highlight and spread awareness of the positive difference we can make to each other’s lives by volunteering and to show appreciation to the incredible work volunteers and voluntary organisations do.
This year we even introduced a brand new special achievement category to honour individuals who have made an exceptional and lasting impact on the voluntary sector in Wales – The Graham Benfield Outstanding Achievement award, supported by The Bower Trust. The finalist for this special honour will be announced in October.
2026 FINALISTS
This year there are nine categories in the Welsh Charity Awards, here are our 2026 finalists:
Volunteer of the year (volunteers aged 26 or over) – sponsored by Social Investment Cymru
- Annie Hutchings
- Helen McCarthy
- Mark Jones
Young volunteer of the year (volunteers aged 25 or under) – sponsored by National Lottery Community Fund
- Amélie Houghton
- Annalise Miles-Davies
- Bowen Cole
Fundraiser of the year – sponsored by Hedyn
- Faith in Families
- Media Academy Cymru Ltd
- The CAE
Champion of diversity – sponsored by Bute Energy
- AP Cymru The Neurodiversity Charity
- Cybervists CIC
- Motion Control Dance
Use of the Welsh language – sponsored by Darwin Gray
- Cwmni Theatr Arad Goch
- Barnardo’s Cymru Virtual Family Space
- Meddwl Ymlaen Gwynedd a Môn
Most influential small organisation – sponsored by Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales
- Children’s Legal Centre Wales Ltd
- Trefnu Cymunedol Cymru / Together Creating Communities
- VIBE Youth CIC
Health and wellbeing – sponsored by Geldards
- Eye to Eye Counselling
- Single Parents Wellbeing
- Tanio
Organisation of the year – sponsored by The Open University in Wales
- Awel Aman Tawe
- Calan DVS
- Cancer Research Wales
- Domestic Abuse Safety Unit North Wales
- Seren Ffestiniog Cyf
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OUR NOMINEES
Thanks once again to everyone that made a nomination, we were blown away by the incredible stories of people and organisations in Wales and the difference they make.
We’d like to congratulate all our nominees. Whether you have been shortlisted or not, we hope being involved in the Welsh Charity Awards shows you just how much your work means to the people and communities you support.
NEXT STEPS
All nominated volunteers and organisations have now been contacted to let them know whether they’ve been shortlisted. Organisations that have been shortlisted will be invited to a glamorous awards evening where the winners will be announced. The award ceremony will be held in Cardiff on 15 October 2026.
FIND OUT MORE
You can find out more about the awards by visiting the Welsh Charity Awards website.
The Welsh Charity Awards are possible thanks to the kind sponsorship of our lead sponsor, The Open University in Wales, and all our other sponsors and supporters – Diolch yn fawr!