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We’re delighted to announce that Street Talk has been selected as winners in the social care category at the Charity Awards 2025.

The judges commended Street Talk’s innovation, impressive outcomes, and efforts to share learnings and expertise across our sector.

Awards judge Cathy Phelan, chair and owner of Civil Society Media, described Street Talk’s programme as “genuinely innovative” and absolutely replicable.

Farah Nazeer, CEO of Women’s Aid, said it was “transformative and really important work”. “They work on the margins of human rights, human trafficking, domestic abuse – and no one else really wants to do that intersection, because it’s so hard and so poorly funded.”

We’d like to thank the judging panel, everybody at Civil Society Media, Isignis, and CCLA. Thank you also to the Street Talk team and all our supporters. This almost-unbelievable achievement wouldn’t have been possible without your tireless work and encouragement.

Street Talk is delighted to announce that it has made the shortlist for this year’s Charity Awards in the Social Care, Advice & Support category.

The Charity Awards, which announces its shortlist today, is the sector’s most highly regarded excellence recognition scheme and is this year celebrating its 25^th anniversary. All 30 shortlisted charities this year have been judged by an independent panel of sector leaders as having demonstrated best practice in leadership and management, from which other organisations can learn. 

The 10 category winners, plus the recipients of the Overall Award for Excellence and the Daniel Phelan Award for Outstanding Achievement, will be announced at a black-tie dinner on Thursday 3 July, held at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.

The evening will be hosted by BBC news presenter Asad Ahmad, who will be joined on the night by a host of celebrities, representatives of the shortlisted charities, as well as leaders from Britain’s best known and best loved charities.

Matthew Nolan, chief executive of Civil Society Media which organises the Charity Awards, congratulated Street Talk on making the highly coveted shortlist. He said:

“For a quarter of a century now, the Charity Awards has been showcasing and celebrating the terrific work of UK charities large and small.

“At a time when the sector is struggling with higher costs, shrinking donations and ever-increasing demand for its work, it is reassuring and inspiring to see the extent and quality of charitable activity that is still going on across the country.

“We offer our heartfelt congratulations to all the charities on this year’s shortlist; we know that times are tough and you should all be very proud of getting this far. We wish Street Talk the best of luck on the night.”

Peter Hugh Smith, chief executive at CCLA, Overall Partner of the Charity Awards, said:

“Every year the Charity Awards serve as a moment for the sector to reflect and acknowledge the transformative power of compassion, determination and resilience. The awards amplify the voices of those making a difference, inspiring others to join in creating positive change.

“We’re honoured to renew our role as the Charity Awards’ Overall Partner, championing the remarkable efforts of charities, large and small, right across the UK.”

We are delighted to announce that Street Talk has been selected as one of only three finalists for the Collaboration Award at the London Community Foundation’s London Impact Awards.

Our thanks to the London Community Foundation and good luck to our fellow nominees.