Full list and pictures of all of the winners here
The winners have been revealed for this year’s Scottish Charity Awards.
Run annually by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), the awards celebrate the achievements and contributions of the voluntary sector in Scotland.
This year’s shortlist included 41 people and organisations from charities, social enterprises and voluntary groups across the country.
The awards ceremony, hosted by Sally Magnusson, took place at the Radisson Blu in Glasgow on Thursday, 19 June.
The winners of 10 categories were decided by a judging panel, with the 11th category - the People’s Choice winner - decided by the public with over 16,000 votes cast online.
Winners of the Scottish Charity Awards 2025 are:
Campaign of the Year, sponsored by The Robertson Trust: Feed with ‘Formula for Change’.
Volunteer of the Year, sponsored by Volunteer Scotland: Juliet Blackie, RNLI.
Community Impact, sponsored by Workflo Solutions: Letham4All SCIO.
Employee of the Year, sponsored by Aspen People: Louise Anderson, New Start Highland.
Climate Impact, sponsored by Utility Aid: Together Reaching Higher CIC.
Partnership of the Year: Scottish Autism with ‘Supporting Fathers of Autistic Children within HMP Barlinnie (Scottish Prison Service)’.
Trustee of the Year, sponsored by CCLA: Liz Broumley - Cromarty Courthouse Museum.
Charity of the Year (turnover under £100k), sponsored by Keegan & Pennykid: Touch of Love Outreach.
Charity of the year (turnover £100-500k), sponsored by Keegan & Pennykid: Interfaith Scotland.
Charity of the year (turnover over £500k), sponsored by Keegan & Pennykid: Blue Triangle.
People’s Choice, sponsored by HSF Health Plan: Touch of Love Outreach.
Anna Fowlie, chief executive of SCVO, said: “The 2025 Scottish Charity Awards were a celebration of the achievements and contributions of the voluntary sector in Scotland – it was such an energising and uplifting evening. The people and voluntary organisations driving change and offering support in our communities are truly incredible.
“We had a record number of entrants this year, and a record number of votes for the People’s Choice showing just how vital and appreciated these organisations are in their communities. Thank you to all our entrants, finalists, winners and everyone who cast their vote. With 41 finalists over the 11 categories, the breadth and depth of what voluntary organisations achieve across the country - in all aspects of life in Scotland and beyond - was clear to see.
“This year we celebrated even more winners because we added another Charity of the Year category – charities with turnover of under £100,000 – in recognition of the huge number of small, grassroots organisations and the work they do to make Scotland a better place.
“Congratulations to all our finalists and winners. I am inspired by them and their essential contributions to making Scotland a better place.”
Great to see recognition for so many incredible charities. Sadly, however, the campaign being won by "Feed with ‘Formula for Change’" is a travesty. It beggars belief that a campaign that does not focus on breastfeeding as the number 1 best way to support a baby's development is seen to be contributing to "making Scotland a better place." www.who.int/health-topics/breastfeeding In fact, what would make it a better place would be support for mothers and babies so that they are able to breastfeed exclusively until baby is 6 months old - and then continue to do so until baby is at least 2 years old. It's not easy, there are many factors that can make it very challenging - and the capitalist drive for women to prioritise work over their infant means that it has been de-normalised; i.e. having a baby ought to mean an inherent an understanding that once baby is born - breastfeeding starts and will continue for a significant period. Support from family, friends and workplaces is essential. It is extremely unusual for breastfeeding to be medically impossible for Mum - and, if it is the case, there are breastmilk banks to support so that Mum can still be a huge part of nourishing her baby. Formula is a great back-up and ought to be provided free of charge when there is no alternative. Formula is not stigmatised, it is just an inconvenient truth that breast is best. Fed is essential. But breast is best. It is what baby would choose; it brings instant comfort and nutrition and antibodies that are irreplaceable by any synthetic alternative. For this group to have won is, in my opinion, a tragic step backwards. www.who.int/health-topics/breastfeeding