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Leader Live
21-07-2025
- General
- Leader Live
WeMindTheGap up for Centre for Social Justice Award
WeMindTheGap, which supports young people who have fallen through the gaps, has been nominated for a Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Award. The CSJ Awards seek out the top charities nationwide, highlighting those that excel in innovation and effectiveness in the fight against poverty. The diverse panel of judges includes Akshata Murty, Rachel Riley and past CSJ Award winners along with experts from various sectors that come together to select the winners. Read more: Wrexham baby charity's milestone with 300th hamper The awards celebrate the best of the small charity sector who are providing innovative policy solutions to address the root causes of poverty across the UK. WeMindTheGap gives new opportunities to young people 11-25yrs who deserve better. It fills the gaps in young people's lives, supporting them into employment, education, and independent lives. The charity's life changing programmes give under-served young people, paid work, mentoring, skills, confidence and connections. Ali Wheeler, CEO of WeMindtheGap, said: "We are thrilled to have been chosen as a finalist in the 2025 CSJ Awards recognising the work we do to support young people who have fallen through the gaps in life, it is recognition that the young people we have the privilege to walk alongside matter, are seen and heard, and will give them more opportunities to influence their lives and futures generations." Read more: Wrexham woman set to take on 500k cycle in memory of late husband Andy Cook, CEO of the Centre for Social Justice, added: "While Westminster is in chaos and the rest of the world in convulsions, there's an army of small charities in some of our most challenged communities picking up the pieces and solving real-life problems. "The CSJ Awards are the Oscars of the small charity sector, celebrating the best of the best of those unsung heroes. "We are proud to announce our 12 2025 finalists. We will be announcing the five winners at our glittering CSJ Awards ceremony in the heart of Westminster this November." Read more: Dog rescued by Flintshire animal centre after 'awful start to life' looking for home Rachel Riley MBE, co-presenter of Countdown, said: "It's a real pleasure to be back on the CSJ Awards Judging Panel for the second consecutive year! Yet again, this year's finalists have blown us away. The panel had a lively, three-hour debate, and I am confident that the winners are going to make a difference with the money, recognition and contacts that becoming a CSJ Award Winner brings. "I'm really looking forward to meeting all the finalists in Westminster this November - they all deserve to be celebrated."
Glasgow Times
09-07-2025
- Glasgow Times
Street Connect named finalist in UK charity ‘Oscars'
Street Connect, which provides addiction outreach and support services, has been nominated for a Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Award. The CSJ Awards aim to recognise the best charities across the country, focusing on those excelling in innovation and effectiveness in combating poverty. The panel of judges includes Akshata Murty, Rachel Riley, and past CSJ Award winners, alongside experts from various sectors. Read more: Former Rangers star in court accused of killing woman in road incident Street Connect works alongside churches in the Greater Glasgow area to tackle drug addiction. The charity is in the process of extending its successful addiction support model nationwide. Ricky McAddock, chief executive officer of Street Connect, said: "We feel honoured to be chosen as a CSJ Awards finalist for the second year running in recognition of our vital work. "We partner with churches to deliver addiction outreach and support services, primarily in the Greater Glasgow region, but are now in the process of replicating our model across the UK as the impact of addiction continues to ravage our communities." Andy Cook, chief executive officer of the Centre for Social Justice, said: "While Westminster is in chaos and the rest of the world in convulsions, there's an army of small charities in some of our most challenged communities picking up the pieces and solving real-life problems. "The CSJ Awards are the Oscars of the small charity sector, celebrating the best of the best of those unsung heroes. "We will be announcing the five winners at our glittering CSJ Awards ceremony in the heart of Westminster this November.' Rachel Riley MBE, co-presenter of Countdown, said: "Yet again, this year's finalists have blown us away. "The panel had a lively, three-hour debate, and I am confident that the winners are going to make a difference with the money, recognition and contacts that becoming a CSJ Award Winner brings. "I'm really looking forward to meeting all the finalists in Westminster this November—they all deserve to be celebrated." Akshata Murty, director of The Office of Akshata Murty and Rishi Sunak, said: 'I'm very much looking forward to welcoming the winners to Westminster this November as we celebrate their tireless efforts to bring about lasting change, starting at the local level.'
