The Welsh Charity Awards, recognise and celebrate the fantastic contribution charities, community groups, not-for-profits and volunteers make to Wales.
A big thank you to everyone who got involved and made a nomination this year. We had an incredible number of high-quality nominations, and our independent judging panel had an extremely tough job!
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.
2025 FINALISTS
This year there are eight categories in the Welsh Charity Awards, here are our 2025 finalists:
Volunteer of the year (volunteers aged 26 or over) – sponsored by Hedyn
- Justin Griffiths
- Mojisola Olateju
- Fiona Stevens
Young volunteer of the year (volunteers aged 25 or under) – sponsored by National Lottery Community Fund
- David Uche
- Francesco Lanzi
- Mia Harris-Jones
Fundraiser of the year – sponsored by Utility Aid
- Faith in Families
- The Parish Trust
- Stephens and George Centenary Charitable Trust
Champion of diversity – sponsored by Bute Energy
- KIRAN Cymru
- Redberth Croft CIC
- Thriving Communities & Aneurin Bevan Health Board
Use of the Welsh language – sponsored by Darwin Gray
- Stroke Association
- NSPCC
- GISDA
Most influential small organisation – sponsored by Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales
- Bullies Out
- KIRAN Cymru
- Megan’s Starr
Health and wellbeing – sponsored by Geldards
- Area 43
- Brynawel House
- Therapeutic Activities Group CIC
Organisation of the year – sponsored by The Open University in Wales
- Megan’s Starr
- ScoutsCymru
- Domestic Abuse safety unit
- Age Connects Cardiff and the Vale
- Kidney Wales
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 16 October 2025.
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!