The winners are involved in small-scale but hugely inspiring and innovative projects that are strengthening local communities
It’s been a tough year for charities. Not only has trust in the sector declined following media coverage of poor fundraising practices, but demand for services has never been greater, as government policies force more people to turn to projects run by voluntary organisations. And at the same time, funding for charities is increasingly threatened by cuts to council budgets.
So, the helping hand offered by the Guardian Charity Awards 2016 to this year’s five winning charities couldn’t come soon enough. The awards, currently supported by Bates Wells Braithwaite, the FSI, Jigsaw24, Media Trust and the National Council for Voluntary Organisations, have been celebrating since 1993 the inspiring, innovative and life-affirming work performed by small social welfare charities across the UK.
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