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Winners of SCVO Scottish Charity Awards revealed
Scotland’s voluntary sector celebrated at SCVO’s annual awards ceremony
Run annually by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), the Scottish Charity Awards celebrates the achievements and contributions of the voluntary sector in Scotland. This year’s shortlist included 41 people and organisations from charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups across the country.
The celebratory awards ceremony, hosted by Sally Magnusson, took place at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow on Thursday, June 19 2025.
The winners of 10 categories were decided by a judging panel, with the 11th category - the People’s Choice winner - decided by the public with over 16,000 votes cast online. The winners of the Scottish Charity Awards 2025 are:
- Campaign of the Year, sponsored by The Robertson Trust: Feed with ‘Formula for Change’
- Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by Volunteer Scotland: Juliet Blackie, RNLI
- Community Impact, sponsored by Workflo Solutions: Letham4All SCIO
- Employee of the Year, sponsored by Aspen People: Louise Anderson, New Start Highland
- Climate Impact, sponsored by Utility Aid: Together Reaching Higher CIC
- Partnership of the Year: Scottish Autism with ‘Supporting Fathers of Autistic Children within HMP Barlinnie (Scottish Prison Service)’
- Trustee of the Year, sponsored by CCLA: Liz Broumley - Cromarty Courthouse Museum
- Charity of the Year (turnover under £100k), sponsored by Keegan & Pennykid: Touch of Love Outreach
- Charity of the year (turnover £100-500k), sponsored by Keegan & Pennykid: Interfaith Scotland
- Charity of the year (turnover over £500k), sponsored by Keegan & Pennykid: Blue Triangle
- People’s Choice, sponsored by HSF Health Plan: Touch of Love Outreach
Anna Fowlie, chief executive of SCVO, said: “The 2025 Scottish Charity Awards were a celebration of the achievements and contributions of the voluntary sector in Scotland – it was such an energising and uplifting evening. The people and voluntary organisations driving change and offering support in our communities are truly incredible.
“We had a record number of entrants this year, and a record number of votes for the People’s Choice showing just how vital and appreciated these organisations are in their communities. Thank you to all our entrants, finalists, winners and everyone who cast their vote. With 41 finalists over the 11 categories, the breadth and depth of what voluntary organisations achieve across the country - in all aspects of life in Scotland and beyond - was clear to see.
“This year we celebrated even more winners because we added another Charity of the Year category – charities with turnover of under £100,000 – in recognition of the huge number of small, grassroots organisations and the work they do to make Scotland a better place.
“Congratulations to all our finalists and winners. I am inspired by them and their essential contributions to making Scotland a better place.”
Further info on our Scottish Charity Awards winners webpage: Winners - Scottish Charity Awards - SCVO
