35 organisations and individuals in running for national awards
The finalists for this year’s Scottish Charity Awards have been revealed.
Run annually by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), the Scottish Charity Awards celebrate the best of Scotland’s voluntary sector.
This year’s shortlist includes 35 individuals and organisations from charities and voluntary groups across the country.
A judging panel will determine the winners under nine distinct categories following a rigorous shortlisting process.
Winners will be announced on 11 June 2026 in a celebratory awards ceremony hosted by broadcaster Sally Magnusson at the Raddison Blu in Glasgow.
Anna Fowlie, Chief Executive, SCVO said: “Across Scotland and beyond, voluntary organisations are making an extraordinary difference, and the breadth and depth of their impact never fail to inspire. Our 2026 finalists epitomise this.
“Our voluntary sector is truly essential to Scottish society – we see the positive impact organisation and individuals make in communities across the country every single day.
“Best of luck to all of our finalists, and I look forward to celebrating with them in June as we highlight the phenomenal work each and every one of them contributes to.”
The full shortlist for 2026 is:
Campaign of the Year
- Buglife – The Invertebrate Conservation Trust – Don’t Neglect The Night
- Victim Support Scotland – It’s the final chance of getting to the truth
- Who Cares? Scotland – Action on Advocacy
- Scottish Environment LINK – Scotland Loves Nature
Volunteer of the Year
- Men Matter Scotland – Jim Cassidy
- Govan Housing Association – David Wright
- Midlothian Community Action – McKenzie Rayner
- Fife Pride – Jenny Black
Climate Impact
- Crail Community Partnership – Turning Crail into a sustainable community
- Letham Climate Challenge
- Magpie (Part of Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action)
- Social Flock
Employee of the Year
- The Killie Community – Scott Montgomery
- Reach Lanarkshire Autism – Keith Manson
- Mark Williams Foundation – Sarah Peacock
- Grey Matters Active Ageing – Alison Gildea
Partnership of the Year
- Care4Calais Scotland & Passion4Fusion – Saturday Football
- Space at The Broomhouse Hub & the Edinburgh International Festival – Edinburgh International Festival in Space
- The Junction, Granton Youth, Wester Hailes Youth Agency, Canongate Youth & 6VT – Time to Talk
- ATAP: Aberdeen Task and Activation Partnership
- Dogs for Good & Inverclyde Royal Hospital – Community Dog Stroke Support Partnership
Trustee of the Year
- Bedrule Church Future – Alan Bailey
- Glenurquhart Rural Community Association – Susan Griffin
- Greener Kirkcaldy – Ian Stirton
- Break the Silence – Elaine Crichton
Charity of the Year <£100k
- Dundee Dragons Wheelchair Sports Club
- Beyond Srebrenica
- Edinburgh Garden Partners
- Norinemindeyes Culture Connect
Charity of the Year £100K – £500K
- Advocacy Western Isles
- Isle of Luing Community Trust
- Megan’s Space
Charity of the Year >£500k
- WithYou
- The Big House SCIO
- Amma Birth Companions
