Act Against Bullying shortlisted for top award.
PM's wife amongst judges of Guardian Charity Awards
Oct 9, 2008
AABSarah Brown is on the judging panel of the Guardian Charity Awards this year, for which AAB has been shortlisted.
For the past 16 years, the Guardian Charity Awards have set out to showcase best practice among small and medium-sized charities and help them win the profile and funding they need to move forward.
The judging of the competition takes place during October.
David Brindle, public services editor of the Guardian says: ‘It’s never been more important to nurture innovation and excellence among smaller charities, which are so often overshadowed by the big players of the voluntary sector.’
‘Yes, the household names of the charity world do a vital job in so many aspects of our society. But it's typically the smaller organisations that have the fresh thinking, flexibility and reach into communities that make the crucial difference to people's lives.’
As well as Sarah Brown, who founded Piggy BankKids and the Jennifer Brown research fund, and David Brindle, the high profile line-up includes Jane Asher, president of the , National Autistic Society, Lynne Berry of the Women’s Royal Voluntary Service, Caroline Diehl of the Media Trust, Stuart Etherington of NCVO, Baroness Valerie Howarth of John Grooms, Dame Suzi Leather, chair of the Charity Commission.
Louise Burfitt-Dons, founder of AAB says:‘We are delighted to be shortlisted for this prestigious award. It is a huge fillip to be adjudicated by the leading names in the UK charity world.’