We are delighted to announce that VODA has been shortlisted for North East Charity of the Year at the North East Charity Awards 2020.
The Awards are designed to recognise and celebrate the hard work and creative thinking by our local charities and individual fundraisers, whilst also highlighting the local businesses and employees who help to support the work of our charities. Go to reachplcevents.com/charity for more information about the awards.
Speaking of the nominations, VODA’s Chief Executive Robin Fry said: “We are honoured and humbled to have made the shortlist for North East Charity of the Year. It has been an extremely difficult year for charities and these awards are more important than ever to help recognise the achievements of the sector which has stepped up to help those most in need during the pandemic, despite facing many challenges along the way. Congratulations and good luck to all of the nominees. ”
Due to the current restrictions, the event will be held online on Thursday 3 December across social media – #NECharityAwards. You can follow it here: Twitter: @NECharityAwards Facebook: @NECharityAwards Instagram: necharityawards LinkedIn: North East Charity Awards
Timings:Â A warm welcome from 6.45pm with the winners for each category being announced from 7pm over social media.
Full list of nominees:
OUTSTANDING CHARITY SUPPORT BY LARGE COMPANIES
- JT Dove Ltd
- Newcastle Building Society
- Sofology
OUTSTANDING CHARITY SUPPORT BY SMALL TO MEDIUM-SIZED COMPANIES
- Applebridge
- Muckle LLP
- SOS Group Ltd
CORPORATE CHARITY AMBASSADOR OF THE YEARÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Sharon Brown – Morrisons West Denton
- Dave Meldrum – Meldrum Construction
UNIQUELY NORTH EAST AWARD
- Durham Wildlife Trust
- Equal Arts
- Foundation Futures
OUTSTANDING SOCIAL ENTERPRISE AWARD
- Media Savvy CIC
- The Ouseburn Trust & Victoria Tunnel
- Safer Communities
CHARITY LEADER OF THE YEAR
- Paul Bott, SJOG
- Bob Eldridge MBE, Newcastle Homeless Commission
- Fareeha Usman, Being Woman Charity
CHARITY CHAMPION OF THE YEARÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Keith Farquharson
- MD Mominul Hamid
- Wayne Mundey
YOUNG CHARITY CHAMPION OF THE YEARÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Mia Morris
- Oscar Slacke
- Emelia-Paige Williams
SMALL CHARITY OF THE YEARÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Beach Access North East
- Berwick’s Cancer Cars
- Easington Lane Community Access Point
NORTH EAST CHARITY OF THE YEARÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â
- Bright Futures
- If U Care Share Foundation
- VODA
