The care charity was picked as the overall winner at The Charity Awards 2018 by this year’s judges from a total of ten category winners.

Kevin Curley, former chief executive of Navca and chair of Community Action Derby, has won the Daniel Phelan award for outstanding achievement at the Charity Awards.

The winners accepted their prizes before an audience of voluntary sector leaders, frontline staff and celebrities at a ceremony hosted by Radio 4 presenter, Reverend Richard Coles.

Now entering its 19th 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 2018 culminated in a glittering gala dinner at The Pavilion, in the grounds of the Tower of London, on Thursday 7 June.

Our rigorous judging process won the Awards Awards for best judging panel and process. Read about our judges here.