
Meet the Finalists
The Donorfy Awards celebrate the incredible work of charities in the Donorfy community.
The Outstanding Fundraising Campaign Award winner will be chosen by you, and announced live at the Donorfy Together Conference. Your votes also decide the Impact Beyond Fundraising Award. Every vote counts - so support your favourite today! The fantastic finalists are ...
DEVON AIR AMBULANCE
Plymouth Abseil
Devon Air Ambulance’s Plymouth Abseil 2024 was more than just a fundraiser – it was a masterclass in teamwork, strategy and community spirit!
Their incredible collaboration with 29th Commando Regiment Royal Artillery (who donated their barracks and instructors for free!) meant they raised £25,000 with minimal costs – turning a life-saving mission into a powerful story of generosity and giving back.
"This amazing event was after Devon Air Ambulance saved the life of one of the regiment. Lottie delivered a campaign that far exceeded expectations, inspiring her team and creating a real buzz."
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Raised nearly £26,000 – smashing their original 10k target and expanding their reach into a new geographical area 💰
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Partnered with 29th Commando Regiment Royal Artillery, whose generosity made it possible to run the event for just £300! 🤝
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Used Donorfy to track sign-ups, supporter journeys and live income, making future campaigns even more strategic 💚
HOPE FOR JUSTICE
Drakensberg Challenge
If you’re looking for a campaign that pushed literal boundaries, Hope for Justice’s Extreme Challenge: Drakensberg is it!
This epic adventure saw 16 dedicated individuals from across the UK and US take on one of the toughest treks in the world, covering 70km of rugged terrain, carrying heavy packs, and climbing a 30m chain ladder with no safety ropes – all to raise vital funds to combat modern slavery.
"The campaign has been our most successful campaign ever. The impact has created amazing reach for the messaging and awareness of the work of Hope for Justice."
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Raised an incredible £407,000 – their most successful campaign ever, smashing their previous challenge’s total of £100,000 💰
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Took on a grueling 70km trek over six days, facing sun, rain, snow, and even climbing a 30m chain ladder with no ropes! 🏔️
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Used Donorfy to track donations, manage engagement and amplify awareness of their mission to fight modern slavery 💚
HOPE HEALTH ACTION
Matched May
Hope Health Action’s Matched May campaign started with an ambitious £30,000 goal – but thanks to an unstoppable wave of generosity and great storytelling, they raised a staggering £180,427!
With the power of BBC Radio 4 and Paralympic champion Ellie Simmonds, they reached thousands of new people, engaged 30+ campaign ambassadors, and even had their match donor increase their pledge after witnessing the momentum!
"A lot of what we achieved in 2024 - including opening a new spinal cord injury rehabilitation centre in Haiti, simply wouldn't have been possible without this campaign."

Raised a phenomenal £180,427 – more than triple their initial goal, transforming their financial position and enabling life-changing projects💰

67% of donors were new supporters – massively expanding their donor base through peer-to-peer fundraising, BBC Radio 4 and social media outreach 🌍

Utilised Donorfy to track donations, manage donor stewardship and send impact reports, ensuring this success fuels future fundraising 💚
SOBELL HOUSE HOSPICE
OxTrail
In summer 2024, Oxfordshire was transformed into a vibrant celebration of art, community and hospice care with OxTrail – a spectacular sculpture trail that captured hearts far beyond the county!
With 179,000 visitors exploring 31 large oxen and 107 medium-sized sculptures, the trail wasn’t just about raising a phenomenal £293,850 for Sobell House – it was about breaking down taboos around hospice care, inspiring creativity, and uniting the community.
"This fantastic fundraising art project created ripple effects across our local area and further afield, increasing knowledge and awareness of palliative and end-of-life care."

Raised an staggering £293,850 – while also boosting the local economy by £1.2 million through increased tourism, dining and shopping! 💰

Engaged 179,000 people in the OxTrail – with an additional 10 million reached through media coverage, significantly increasing awareness of palliative care 🐂

Using Donorfy helped manage 1,423 new supporters, coordinate volunteers, store artist and business contacts and track major donor engagement 💚
FOXIE'S FUTURE
Foxlease Activity Centre
Faced with the sale of Foxlease Activity Centre, a small but mighty team of trustees set out on an extraordinary mission: to rally supporters, secure funding - and buy the site outright.
Through grants, grassroots fundraising and, even a community loan scheme, they raised over £4 million in record time!
"Supporters of all age groups united, including many young people, to hold fundraising events such as Foxie's Winter Wandering and Foxie's Big Quiz. The charity is now working hard to reopen Foxlease for youth and community groups in the spring of 2025."

Raised over £4 million – securing grants and donations to successfully purchase the beloved activity centre 💰

Thousands of supporters engaged through social media, community events and creative fundraising initiatives. 🦊

For over a year, they mobilised donors, secured £1.78m from a Government Community Fund - and made a dream, reality 💙
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