The Charity Awards 2012

The Charity Awards 2012 are now open for entries. The Awards are organised by Civil Society Media and sponsored by Charities Aid Foundation.

Now in their 13th year, The Charity Awards programme continues to celebrate the dramatic effects that charities have on a wide spectrum of social needs. In doing so, the awards not only bestow on charities one of the highest accolades of the sector, but also promote the importance of always providing clear evidence of achievements. This latter point is now more important than ever. The ongoing economic uncertainty has made funders more demanding and the government’s value for money and transparency agendas are driving a more interrogative culture.

The initial criterion is that you are a UK charity. After that you will be judged on your entry and the evidence you provide against the 'hallmarks of excellence'. These are leadership, planning, learning, effectiveness, innovation, accountability, enterprise and sustainability.

The closing date for entries is Friday 9 March 2012.

For more information and to enter, please visit www.civilsociety.co.uk/awards