Charities, small voluntary groups, or other projects tackling social issues at the local level are invited to apply for the Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Awards 2017. The annual CSJ Awards programme recognises local groups that address a range of entrenched social issues.
This year’s categories are
- Addiction
- Debt
- Education, Employment and skills
- Family
- Models of excellence
- Social enterprise
Cash prizes of £10,000 are awarded to charities, small voluntary groups and other local projects that display innovation and effectiveness in addressing the root causes of poverty, turning lives around and reversing social breakdown. Previous winners have included a charity that is helping teenagers at risk of social exclusion gain mechanic skills and related employment and a supplementary school that works in Tower Hamlets and Yorkshire which helps children overcome their disadvantaged background. All applicants must not exceed an annual turnover of £3 million and must be based in the UK.
There is one application form per category. Some charities may offer services that apply to more than one of the categories listed. These charities may apply for more than one category but will only be eligible to win in one category if selected. Upon completing your application form, email it to: awards@centreforsocialjustice.org.uk
To find out more and download one or more of the six application forms, click here.
Application deadline: 5pm; Friday 11 November.