Access Impact Awards 2026
Celebrating the charities changing the world.
Ready to shine a spotlight on your incredible work? The Access Impact Awards are back, and we're looking for the campaigns, volunteers, and tech innovations that are making a real difference.
Nominations are free and simple – just tell us your story.

The work you do matters.
Let's celebrate it together.
Every day, charities are solving problems, changing lives, and building stronger communities. You're raising vital funds, spreading awareness about topics that matter, and mobilising volunteers who help make it all happen.
The Access Impact Awards exist to celebrate exactly that – the impact you're creating in the world.
Whether you've run a campaign that got people talking, built an amazing volunteer team or found brilliant ways to use technology to amplify your mission, we want to hear your story.

Awareness Campaign of the Year
Because you don't just raise funds, you raise awareness of society's most pressing issues.
Whether it was a creative digital campaign that went viral, a grassroots movement that shifted public opinion or an innovative approach that educated audiences about a critical cause, we want to hear about it.
Nominate a campaign that made people stop, think and act.
Sponsored by Dotdigital

Volunteer/Volunteer Team of the Year
Behind many great charities are the volunteers and teams who make it all happen.
Whether it's an individual volunteer who went above and beyond, or a team that's impacted their community in extraordinary ways, we want to recognise the people who are the heartbeat of the sector.
Nominate the volunteers who exemplify what makes charity work so powerful.
Sponsored by Access Assemble

Fundraising Campaign of the Year
Because fundraising isn't just about the total raised, it's about smart strategy, and supporter experience.
We're celebrating campaigns that combined financial success with fresh thinking, whether that's a campaign that inspired incredible community participation, a digital-first approach that reached new audiences, or a creative concept that turned fundraising into something memorable and meaningful.
Nominate a campaign that raised funds, and raised the bar.
Sponsored by Enthuse

Tech for Good Award
Technology should amplify impact, not complicate it.
We're looking for charities that use one (or more) Access NFP suite solutions to transform how they work.
Maybe you're using your CRM in an innovative way to build stronger donor relationships, or streamlining volunteer management to mobilise your community more effectively. Whatever you're doing, we want to celebrate tech adoption that truly serves the mission.
Nominate a team that are using technology to do more of what matters.
Sponsored by MAST
Before you start

This is your chance to tell your story. Help us understand not just what you did, but why it mattered and what impact it had.

We're looking for genuine impact, not perfect campaigns. Sometimes the most inspiring stories come from challenges overcome or lessons learned.

Numbers, quotes, photos, links, testimonials – whatever helps bring your story to life.
Award sponsors




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How much does it cost to enter?
Not a penny - entry is completely free!
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What are the entry requirements?
Your entry or campaign must have taken place between 30th November 2024 and 30th November 2025 to enter.
You need to be a current customer of one or more of the following products, too:
Access Donorfy CRM
Access Assemble
Access Charity Ad Grants
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When are the awards?
The awards will be held at Access Donorfest in London on 4th March 2026.
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When will the shortlist be announced?
We'll contact finalists and announce the shortlist in January 2026.
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How are the winners chosen?
Tech for Good Award: The winner will be decided by a panel of experts from across the Access NFP team, including members of the Donorfy team.
Fundraising Campaign of the Year, Volunteer/Volunteering Team of the Year, and Awareness Campaign of the Year: The winners will be decided by you! An online vote will be made available in February 2026, with votes closing the day before Access Donorfest. -
Is there a prize?
Of course! The winner of each category will receive a £250 donation for their charity, a trophy and a well-deserved goody bag!
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Can finalists come to the Donorfy Conference for free?
Yes, shortlisted finalists will get a free ticket to Access Donorfest!
(If you've already purchased a ticket and are shortlisted, your ticket will be refunded.)
Access Donorfest
It isn't just about software – it's about empowering your mission and driving positive change together.
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