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    The work you do matters. Let's celebrate it.

    Every day, charities across the sector are changing lives, strengthening communities and creating impact. The Access Impact Awards exist to shine a light on exactly that.

    After an incredible response, the shortlist is now live below. 

    Each nominee has inspired action, transformed how they work, and created meaningful impact for the causes they serve.

    Thank you to everyone who entered, shared their story and continues to make a difference. 

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    The Shortlist 🎉 

    You can vote for your favourite fundraising campaign, awareness campaign and volunteer champion from 9th February.

     

    Awareness Campaign

    Awareness Campaign of the Year

    Because you don't just raise funds, you raise awareness of society's most pressing issues.

    From creative digital moments that captured attention, to grassroots campaigns that shifted understanding, this year’s shortlisted entries showed the power of ideas that travel far beyond a single channel.

    These campaigns made people stop, think and act.

    Sponsored by Dotdigital

    Tech for Good

    Tech for Good Award

    Technology should amplify impact, not complicate it.

    This year’s shortlisted organisations are using technology to remove friction, unlock insight and focus more energy on their mission. From inventive uses of CRM to strengthen supporter relationships, to smarter ways of coordinating people, data and decisions, these teams are proving that good tech quietly powers great outcomes.

    They’re not adopting technology for its own sake. They’re using it to do more of what matters.

    Sponsored by MAST

    Volunteer Team

    Volunteer Champion of the Year

    Behind every incredible volunteer experience are the people who make it possible.

    This year’s shortlisted entries recognise the staff and teams who consistently go above and beyond to support, empower and champion their volunteers. Through care, coordination and quiet determination, they’ve created programmes where people feel valued, confident and part of something meaningful.

    These are the individuals and teams helping volunteers — and the causes they support — truly thrive.

    Sponsored by Access Assemble

    Fundraising Campaign

    Fundraising Campaign of the Year

    Because fundraising isn't just about the total raised, it's about smart strategy, and supporter experience.

    This year’s shortlisted campaigns combined strong financial results with fresh thinking. From community-led ideas that sparked participation, to digital-first approaches that reached new audiences, these campaigns turned fundraising into something memorable, engaging and effective.

    They didn’t just raise funds. They raised the bar.

     

    Sponsored by Enthuse

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    • How much does it cost to enter?

      Not a penny - entry is completely free!

    • What are the entry requirements?

      Your entry or campaign must have taken place between 30th November 2024 and 30th November 2025 to enter. 

      Entries close on 19th December 2025.

      You need to be a current customer of one or more of the following products, too:

      Donorfy CRM
      Access Assemble
      Access Charity Ad Grants
      Access Raise (formerly Charity websites)

    • When are the awards?

      The awards will be held at Access Donorfest in London on 4th March 2026.

    • When will the shortlist be announced?

      We'll contact finalists and announce the shortlist in January 2026.

    • 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 Champion 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!

    • Can finalists come to Access Donorfest 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.)

    • How many awards can my charity enter?

      We are accepting a maximum of two award entries per charity, but only one per award category. E.g. You can submit one nomination in Fundraising Campaign of the Year and one in Tech For Good, but you can't submit two nominations for Fundraising Campaign of the Year.

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