There has been a two-year hiatus since the first awards, and in that time the voluntary sector has become even more essential. In the face of multiple crises affecting society, charities and volunteers have pulled together to make a difference to the lives of people across Wales.

From communities organising to protect their most vulnerable through flooding and lockdowns, to organisations changing their services to feed their communities during the pandemic, our voluntary sector has proven again and again that it is a vital force for progress and change in Wales.

We think there’s no better time for the Welsh Charity Awards to return and give these inspirational people and organisations the recognition they deserve.

The ‘Volunteer of the Year’ and ‘Young Volunteer of the Year’ awards

These awards will go to individuals who stand out by making an extra special contribution to their community or environment through their volunteering.

This may be the volunteer who leads and inspires others, or who goes ‘over and above to ‘get things done’, or it may be the one behind the scenes who seems to hold everything together.

Either way, the focus will be on the positive difference that has been achieved, rather than on the amount or the length of time spent volunteering.

So, if you know a volunteer or a young volunteer (aged 25 or under) that fits this description, nominate them in the Welsh Charity Awards today!

The deadline for nominations is 20 September 2022. For more information and how to nominate, visit www.welshcharityawards.cymru