06 December 2010

Nominations are now open for Civil Society's 2011 Charity Awards. There are awards in ten charitable sectors:

•  environment and conservation

•  arts, culture and heritage

•  children and youth

•  disability

•  education and training

•  grantmaking and funding

•  healthcare and medical research

•  international aid and development

•  advice, support and advocacy

•  social care and welfare.

Judging takes into account a number of ‘hallmarks of excellence'. These are: leadership; planning; innovation; enterprise; learning; effectiveness; accountability; sustainability.
The awards are open to charities of any size based anywhere in the UK.
Closing date for entries: Friday 11 March 2011
An application form is available from the website.