# The Guardian Charity Awards 2004 open

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2004/03/24/guardian-charity-awards-2004-open/
- Published: 2004-03-24T00:00:00+00:00
- Author: Howard Lake

The Guardian Charity Awards 2004 are now open for entries.
The awards recognise 
and encourage small charities that are making an outstanding

contribution to social welfare in the community.

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David Brindle, Public Services Editor the Guardian, and Chairman of the judging 
panel commented: “When people think of charities, they tend to think of the big 
names. But it is smaller charities that come up with the most innovative ideas to
address pressing social issues. Smaller charities have

the flexibility, the creativity and the direct contact with the community

that helps fresh thinking flourish. What they all too often do not have,

though, is public recognition of their achievements. The Guardian Charity

Awards aim to redress that.”

The judging panel also includes: Vinay Khosla, managing director of Vivid

Orange (providers of smartchange); Naomi Eisenstadt, chief executive of Sure

Start; Stuart Etherington, chief executive, NCVO; Erica Zimmer, head of public affairs
and corporate social responsibility, J Sainsbury PLC; and Baroness Valerie Howarth.

The Guardian Charity Awards 2004 are open to UK social welfare charities that can
demonstrate excellence and achievement in what they do. Eligible charities must 
also have been registered in the UK for more than two years and have an annual income
of between £5,000 and £1 million.

The closing date for entries is 5pm Friday 25th June 2004. The winners will be announced
in an awards ceremony hosted by Sainsbury’s at their offices in High Holborn.

To apply visit the SocietyGuardian Web site.

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