About the awards
Created to support ambitious charities working in the fields of Community, Welfare and Youth. Following the successful pilot in 2014, they now amplify the impact of charities across the North of England, the Midlands, and Wales, and charities working in the field of environmental action.
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Applications for the Weston Charity Awards 2024 are now open. The Awards offer a package of support worth over £22,000 to up to 22 charities every year.
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2023 Award Winners
Arc

Arc is one of the leading arts & mental health charities, based in Stockport, Greater Manchester.
Buzz

Based in South Yorkshire, Buzz provides support for separated families in conflict.
Community Works

Community Works provides several services for the people of Thirsk and North Yorkshire.
Drop Zone Youth Projects - Weston Charity Awards Winner

Drop Zone Youth Projects work across the Furness area of Cumbria supporting young people aged eight to 24.
EMERGE 3Rs - Weston Charity Awards Winner

Responsible for the operation of Fareshare Greater Manchester and Give and Gain, EMERGE 3RS is a charity with both an environmental and social purpose.
Family Support Link - Weston Charity Awards Winner

The charity provides support for families affected by someone else's drug or alcohol use across Northants, working with both children and adults.
KRT

KRT supports young people aged 16-25, not in education, employment or training, to achieve entry level qualifications, work experience and employability skills.
Meanwood Valley Urban Farm Limited

The charity connects urban dwellers with the great outdoors on their 26 acre site just outside of Leeds city centre.
Murray Hall Community Trust - Weston Charity Awards Winner

Murray Hall Community Trust is a community anchor organisation operating across the West Midlands.
Pallion Action Group - Weston Charity Awards Winner

Pallion Action Group empowers local people of all ages to access and be fully included in opportunities in the local area.
Ponthafren - Weston Charity Awards Winner

Ponthafren is a community-based organisation with an extensive reach providing a local, wraparound Mental Health and Wellbeing support service.
RAY Ceredigion - Weston Charity Awards Winner

RAY Ceredigion provides weekly activities to improve the health and wellbeing for residents of Ceredigion, a rural county in West Wales.
SNAPS

SNAPS is a wonderful charity that supports children with additional needs and their families.
Solihull Moors Foundation

Solihull Moors has been delivering support to the community for five years, supporting those who are disadvantaged in the local community.
Souster Youth

Souster Youth supports social, emotional and spiritual needs for ages 11 to 19 in Northamptonshire.
St Chad's Sanctuary

St Chad's Sanctuary is a place of welcome for asylum seekers and refugees.
Swansea Community Farm - Weston Charity Awards Winner

Swansea Community Farm is a volunteer led charity. The only city farm in Wales, it has a range of farm animals, allotments and wildlife areas.
Teesside Ability Support Centre - Weston Charity Awards Winner

Teesside Ability Support Centre exists to support disabled adults from across the Tees Valley to have meaningful lives.
The Hinge Centre - Weston Charity Awards Winner

The Hinge Centre's three main projects are resettlement, community and children, young people and families.
Welsh Refugee Council

The Welsh Refugee Council has been providing support for sanctuary seekers and refugees to build new futures in Wales through specialist advice, support, and advocacy services.
Youth Leads UK - Weston Charity Awards Winner

Youth Leads UK is an award-winning youth-led charity supporting underrepresented and underprivileged young people to enrich their skills, reach the