There are many awards ceremonies that recognise our Essential Sector’s value to people in Scotland, and to the planet we live on. SCVO’s Scottish Charity Awards are special because, as Scotland’s national membership body for the voluntary sector, we have a unique footprint and position in the sector.
All our energies go into supporting and showcasing the work of the voluntary sector and we’re passionate about the sector’s achievements and impact. We are dedicated to championing voluntary organisations and supporting your work.
The voluntary sector in Scotland is diverse, vibrant and its work spans many different areas. We want the Scottish Charity Awards to be a celebration of the sector’s vibrancy and diversity and to make sure that as wide a range of organisations and people as possible are represented at the awards.
There are ten award categories at the Scottish Charity Awards. Six recognise the achievements of organisations, and three recognise individuals. The tenth award, People’s Choice, is chosen by a public vote from the finalists in the other nine categories.
In 2023, we asked the sector for feedback on how we can make the Scottish Charity Awards more diverse, accessible and inclusive. You gave us lots of really helpful information that we've taken onboard for the 2024 awards.
Some of the things that people told us are:
So this year we've tried to make the awards simpler and more accessible to as many people and organisations as possible. We have: