Charity of the Year – Sponsored by Furnley House 

Open to registered charities only. The winner of this category will receive a £5000 grant.

A Leicestershire based charity that can demonstrate a commitment and ability to making a difference. This charity should provide services that are needed in their local area. They may have fundraised or raised awareness in an innovative way. The charity should be able to show how they have made a difference.

Winner

Steps Conductive Education Centre

Finalists 

Focus Charity

Heartwize

Longlisted

Rainbows Hospice

Mosaic 1898

Pedestrian

New Dawn New Day

The New Futures Project

Charity Employee of the Year

A person that works for a specific charity that has gone above and beyond. Must be employed by a registered charity.

This employee should constantly deliver for their charity and go above and beyond and is expected of them. They should be able to demonstrate how they’ve made a difference to the charity and in the local community.

Winner

Wayne Farmer

Finalists

Emily Coates

Santok Odedra

Young Fundraiser of the Year – Sponsored by Outfox the Market 

Anyone under the age of 18 that has raised a significant amount for charity or has used an innovative way to fundraise, raise awareness and inspire the community.

A young community fundraiser who has created positive change and fundraised for a charity close to their heart. They may have used their initiative and creativity and be an inspirational member of their community.

Winner

Max, Tate and Jesse

Finalists 

Oscar Fura

Alexander Clamp

Fundraiser of the Year – Premier Logistics 

An individual over the age of 18 that has raised a significant amount for charity or has used an innovative way to fundraise, raise awareness and inspire the community.

A community fundraiser who has created positive change and fundraised for a charity or cause close to their heart. They may have used their initiative and creativity to raise money and should be able to demonstrate what difference have they made.

Winner

Rachel Tuckey

Finalists

Dean Weston

Team LAMP

Volunteer of the Year – Sponsored by WBR Group 

A person that has gone above and beyond to make a positive difference in their community – any age. Someone who has volunteered their time and supported a local cause in need.

This person should have demonstrated a commitment to making a difference in their local area. This could be by volunteering, providing assistance, delivering a service for those in need, or just generally going above and beyond.

Winner

Phoebe Tomes

Finalists

Cliff Young

Isobel Howe

Trustee of the Year – Sponsored by Mark J Rees

A Trustee of a registered charity that has gone above and beyond in their role.

They should be able to demonstrate how they’ve made a positive difference to the charity and the local community. This could be by volunteering, providing assistance, delivering a service for those in need, or just generally doing more than is expected.

Winner

Minakshee Patel

Finalists

Jay Webb

Tom Young

Environmental Project of the Year – Shakespeare Martineau

A project that is making a valuable difference to making our community a more environmentally sustainable place to live, work and enjoy.

For this award we are looking for a person or organisation who has an effective purpose-driven approach to sustainability and is making a positive change to the environment. We are looking at energy use reduction, conservation, sustainable supply chain and a reduction of carbon footprint.

Winner

Harborough Woodland

Finalists

Digital Ethos

EkoJoe

Community Organisation of the Year – Sponsored by Fundment 

A local club or not for profit organisation (not a registered charity) that has made a difference to the local community.

For this award we are looking for a local community organisation that has offered their support to local people and area.

Winner

Women Empowerment Network

Finalists 

One Kegworth

Musical Village

Trustees Choice Award

A finalist, chosen by the Furnley House Foundation Trustees, who really stands out for their hard work and dedication.

Musical Village

Sara Swire – New Dawn New Day