

"Congratulations to you and the team on such a well run and enjoyable Awards event last night - and thanks for such an interesting gaggle of guests allocated to our table."
Abby Wright,
director of membership,
acevo
The Charity Awards is the pre-eminent awards programme in the UK's vibrant and diverse voluntary sector. The Awards shine a spotlight on exceptional performance in the leadership and management of charities, helping to spread best practice and draw attention to the breadth of talent, commitment and expertise that exists within UK charities.
2008A charity set up to help disadvantaged communities in rural Africa to improve their water supplies, food production, health and incomes using environmental and sustainable methods, has won the overall award for excellence at the Charity Awards 2008.
Utilising the strong links with charities, donors and corporations they have built over the years, this evening event will feature short talks from previous Charity Awards winners, and also give guests the chance to network with other charities, corporations and interested individuals, over a glass of wine.
Andrew Hind wins Outstanding Achievement Award at Charity Awards 2008Charity Commission chief executive Andrew Hind was revealed as the recipient of the outstanding achievement award at the 2008 Charity Awards last night.
Accepting the award before 1,000 of his peers at a glittering gala presentation dinner, an emotional Hind paid tribute to his wife and three sons, to the minister for the third sector Phil Hope - who presented him with his trophy - and to several sector colleagues.