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Nominations open for the 2025 Welsh Charity Awards

Nominations open for the 2025 Welsh Charity Awards

Nominations are open for the 2025 Welsh Charity Awards, organised by the Wales Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), which honour the contributions of charities, community groups, and not-for-profits.
The deadline for entries is June 30, 2025.
Dr Lindsay Cordery-Bruce, chief executive of WCVA, said: "We are fortunate enough at WCVA to regularly hear just some of the countless inspiring stories from every corner of Wales.
"We're proud of our awesome everyday heroes, but many frontline charity services are facing increasingly high demand while at the same time financial pressures are putting them at risk of closure.
"We need to share their stories and show the world what they mean to people and how we simply can't do without them.
"These awards are a chance to recognise the tireless efforts and innovative approaches of those who go above and beyond to support others."
The awards ceremony will take place on October 16, 2025, at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.
Categories include Volunteer of the Year, Young Volunteer of the Year, Fundraiser of the Year, Champion of Diversity, Use of Welsh Language, and Organisation of the Year.
Nominations are free and can be submitted through the Welsh Charity Awards website.
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