Chartered Institute of Fundraising

Chartered Institute of Fundraising We champion our members’ excellence in fundraising. We support fundraisers through professional development and education.

The professional membership body for UK fundraising.

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Our final Award of the evening, the Outstanding Contribution to Fundraising Award, goes to Ian MacQuillin.

Ian has devoted more than two decades to strengthening fundraising as a respected, ethical profession. Ian MacQuillin has played a significant role in shaping modern fundraising practice, ethics and debate. From leading conversations on self-regulation and face-to-face fundraising to founding Rogare, the sector’s only dedicated fundraising think tank, his work has helped bridge academic research and professional practice.

Widely respected for his leadership in fundraising ethics and thought leadership, Ian has inspired fundraisers around the world to think more critically, communicate with confidence and strengthen the impact of their work.

Congratulations Ian!

That’s a wrap on our 2026 National Fundraising Awards! A huge congratulations to all of this year’s winners and shortlis...
04/06/2026

That’s a wrap on our 2026 National Fundraising Awards!

A huge congratulations to all of this year’s winners and shortlisted nominees. Your passion, dedication, and impact continue to inspire us all.

A heartfelt thank you to our sponsors for their generous support.

You can find out more about our incredible winners and their work here:

04/06/2026

Our penultimate award for this year is a new one. The winner of the Special Volunteering award is, Gary Richardson, lead Fundraising Convention Volunteer!

Thank you for leading by example and strengthening fundraising through dedication, collaboration, and service.

Congratulations Gary!

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The next award award is Fundraiser of the Year, kindly sponsored by Conference Care. We’re thrilled to announce of Lauren Hunt Pancreatic Cancer UK as this year’s winner!

With unwavering dedication and innovation over 5 years, Lauren has delivered incredible fundraising growth, truly leading by example.

Congratulations Lauren!

04/06/2026

Moving onto our next Award, the Fundraising Charity of the Year – Large. Huge congratulations to this year’s winner Prostate Cancer UK!

This award celebrates exceptional fundraising success through teamwork and in this case, it was clear the results were only possible thanks to the close collaboration of teams across the charity.

Congratulations to you Prostate Cancer UK!

04/06/2026

Our next award is for Fundraising Charity of the Year – Small, kindly sponsored by Showcase of Fundraising Innovation and Inspiration (SOFII) which goes to...

Bright Futures UK!

This award recognised a charity with an annual income under £1 million that has achieved remarkable fundraising success through teamwork, dedication, and impact.

Congratulations Bright Futures UK, you’re a shining example of the power and impact small charities have!

04/06/2026

Next is the Young Fundraiser of the Year Award. We’re incredibly proud to celebrate the passion, creativity, and innovation of all our young fundraisers… their achievements inspire us all.

This year the Award goes to Charlie Blackwell and Ruby Sheffield!

Charlie’s raised over £2800 for MQ Mental Health Research with his challenge ‘help me climb for mental health’.

He set himself a challenge of trekking over 150km through the Alps during the summer of 2025, climbing over 8,850metres which is the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest.

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To date, Ruby has raised an extraordinary £16,500. Her dedication, creativity and determination show no sign of slowing, as she continues to raise both vital funds and awareness for the Royal British Legion.

A huge congratulations to you both! 🏆

04/06/2026

We’re over halfway through our Awards ceremony, and next up is Charity-Business Relationship of the Year, awarded to Barnardo’s and Co-op!

This award celebrates powerful partnerships where charities and businesses combine resources, expertise, and vision to create real impact.

Congratulations Barnardo’s and Co-op for your outstanding partnership! 🏆

04/06/2026

Celebrating those who inspire supporters to leave a meaningful gift for the future, the next Award of evening is Legacy Campaign of the Year.

And the Award goes to Oxfam GB for their Stay in the Fight campaign!

A heartfelt congratulations for inspiring people to create lasting change beyond their lifetime. 🏆

04/06/2026

The next Award the Fundraising Innovation Award . It celebrates charities that has challenged the status quo and had the courage to try a different or revolutionary approach to drive fundraising success.

The winner is UK for UNHCR for their Clear Sky Card Campaign in partnership with Revolut!

Congratulations on setting a new benchmark for innovation in our sector! 🏆

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