TSB Community Hero

2022 Winner MICHELLE DORNELLY Selfless mum-of-four who works tirelessly to feed and support families in her community. When Michelle Dornelly realised how many of her neighbours in Hackney, East London, were going hungry, she decided to take direct action; stepping in to help. Despite being a mum of four and struggling to get by on […]

Special Recognition

2022 Winner 3 DADS WALKING Three men who lost their daughters to suicide embarked on a fundraising walk that inspired the nation and raised more than £880,000 for charity After enduring the most heartbreaking loss imaginable, Andy Airey, 61, Mike Palmer, 57, and Tim Owen, 52,  forged a close bond when they met through the […]

Lifetime Achievement

2022 Winner JILL ALLEN-KING OBE Pioneering activist has spent her life campaigning on behalf of other blind and partially-sighted people, with remarkable results. After losing her sight on her wedding day, Jill has spent the last 50 years working to improve the lives of other blind and partially-sighted people  in the UK and across Europe. […]

ITV Fundraiser of the Year

2022 Winner Sandra Blockley MBE Winner of our regional search for outstanding charity champions. Whether it’s rattling a tin in the street, selling raffle tickets or running a marathon (or even further), we all know someone who raises money to help others. ITV regional news programmes asked viewers to nominate exceptional fundraisers in their area. […]

Spirit of Freedom Award

2022 Winner THE PEOPLE OF UKRAINE Their courage, resilience and indefatigable spirit shine as a beacon of hope and freedom across the world. When Russian tanks rolled across the border on February 24, 2022,the watching world feared Ukraine would fall within days, its forces were vastly outnumbered and outgunned on the ground and in the […]

Prince’s Trust Young Achiever

2022 Winner ALEX ANDERSON One of first people with Asperger’s Syndrome to join the Royal Air Force, now volunteers to help others fulfil their untapped potential. Labelled a naughty child and moved between schools Alex Anderson’s early years were a struggle. But an Asperger’s Syndrome diagnosis at nine was the beginning of a positive change […]