Birmingham Museums Trust has taken the Overall Award for Excellence at this year’s Charity Awards, for its Collecting Birmingham project which transformed the way the city’s cultural institutions engaged with and empowered its diverse communities.
Sir Harpal Kumar, who was chief executive of the UK’s biggest charity, Cancer Research UK, for 11 years, has been awarded the Daniel Phelan Award for Outstanding Achievement at this year’s Charity Awards.
Sir Harpal Kumar, recipient of the 2019 Daniel Phelan award for outstanding achievement, tells Tania Mason about his incredible career and the importance of taking risks.
The 21st annual Charity Awards are now open for entries. Celebrating the very best in charity excellence, the Charity Awards provide a fantastic platform to showcase your charity's achievements. Entries close on Friday 7 February and the winners will be announced on Thursday 11 June.
Now entering its 21st year, the Charity Awards continues to recognise those charities that are innovative, exemplify best practice, and deliver sustainable benefit to communities and society in general.
Hear from past winners about their experience of entering the Charity Awards
Read our case studies from previous winners about the tangible and intangible impact of winning a Charity Award.
The Charity Awards 2020 will culminate in a glittering gala dinner at The Pavilion, in the grounds of the Tower of London, on Thursday 11 June.
Our rigorous judging process won the Awards Awards for best judging panel and process. Read about our judges here.
