We’re excited to reveal the outstanding people and organisations that have been shortlisted for an award at this year’s Welsh Charity Awards.
The Welsh Charity Awards recognise and celebrate the fantastic contribution charities, community groups, not-for-profits and volunteers make to Wales.
The awards aim to raise awareness of the positive difference and powerful impact voluntary organisations and volunteers make across Wales, and beyond, and to shine a light on the incredible life-changing work of our sector.
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!
2024 FINALISTS
This year there are eight categories in the Welsh Charity Awards, here are our 2024 finalists:
Volunteer of the year (volunteers aged 26 or over) – sponsored by The Open University in Wales
- Hazel Lim
- Matthew Steele
- Carmen Soraya Kelly
Young volunteer of the year (volunteers aged 25 or under) – sponsored by Hugh James
- Molly Fenton
- Reece Moss Owen
- Tyler Agyapong
Fundraiser of the year – sponsored by Thomas Carroll
- Milford Youth Matters
- Tenovus Cancer Care: Challenge Event Team
- Diabetes UK Cymru, campaign ‘Rewrite Peter’s Story’
- Mudiad Meithrin Grants Team
Champion of diversity – co-sponsored by AP Cymru & South Wales Autism Assessments
- Be.Xcellence CIC
- Welsh Refugee Council
- Mudiad Meithrin
Use of the Welsh language – sponsored by Mentrau Iaith
- SPAN Arts
- NSPCC Cymru Schools Service
- The Outdoor Partnership
Most influential small organisation – sponsored by Lloyds Bank Foundation for England and Wales
- Fair Treatment for the Women of Wales
- Carmarthenshire People First
- Daring to Dream
Health and wellbeing – sponsored by Leaderful Action
- St Giles Cymru – Aspiring Champions Project
- Megan’s Starr Foundation
- Sporting Memories
Organisation of the year – sponsored by The Open University in Wales
- The Game Change Project CIC
- Tempo Time Credits
- Fareshare Cymru
- Area 43
- 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 25 November 2024.
FIND OUT MORE
You can find out more about the awards by visiting welshcharityawards.cymru.
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 pawb!