Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations has revealed the finalists for the 2026 Scottish Charity Awards with 35 organisations and individuals shortlisted from across the country.
The annual awards celebrate the work of charities, voluntary groups and community organisations making a difference throughout Scotland.
Winners will be announced on 11 June during a ceremony at the Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow hosted by broadcaster Sally Magnusson.
The awards cover nine categories recognising work ranging from environmental campaigns and community partnerships to volunteering, social impact and charity leadership.
Buglife, Victim Support Scotland, Who Cares? Scotland and Scottish Environment LINK are among those shortlisted for Campaign of the Year.
Volunteer of the Year finalists include Jim Cassidy from Men Matter Scotland, David Wright from Govan Housing Association, McKenzie Rayner from Midlothian Community Action and Jenny Black from Fife Pride.
Climate Impact finalists include Crail Community Partnership, Letham Climate Challenge, Magpie and Social Flock.
Among the Charity of the Year finalists are Advocacy Western Isles, Isle of Luing Community Trust, WithYou and Amma Birth Companions.
Chief Executive of SCVO, Anna Fowlie, praised the impact of Scotland’s voluntary sector.
“Across Scotland and beyond, voluntary organisations are making an extraordinary difference, and the breadth and depth of their impact never fail to inspire.
“Our voluntary sector is truly essential to Scottish society and we see the positive impact organisations and individuals make in communities across the country every single day.
“Best of luck to all of our finalists, and I look forward to celebrating with them in June as we highlight the phenomenal work each and every one of them contributes to.”
The Scottish Charity Awards have become one of the biggest annual celebrations of Scotland’s third sector with organisations from every part of the country recognised for their work supporting communities, tackling inequality and improving lives.
The full shortlist for 2026 includes:
Campaign of the Year
- Buglife – The Invertebrate Conservation Trust – Don’t Neglect The Night
- Victim Support Scotland – It’s the final chance of getting to the truth
- Who Cares? Scotland – Action on Advocacy
- Scottish Environment LINK – Scotland Loves Nature
Volunteer of the Year
- Men Matter Scotland – Jim Cassidy
- Govan Housing Association – David Wright
- Midlothian Community Action – McKenzie Rayner
- Fife Pride – Jenny Black
Climate Impact
- Crail Community Partnership – Turning Crail into a sustainable community
- Letham Climate Challenge
- Magpie (Part of Aberdeenshire Voluntary Action)
- Social Flock
Employee of the Year
- The Killie Community – Scott Montgomery
- Reach Lanarkshire Autism – Keith Manson
- Mark Williams Foundation – Sarah Peacock
- Grey Matters Active Ageing – Alison Gildea
Partnership of the Year
- Care4Calais Scotland & Passion4Fusion – Saturday Football
- Space at The Broomhouse Hub & the Edinburgh International Festival – Edinburgh International Festival in Space
- The Junction, Granton Youth, Wester Hailes Youth Agency, Canongate Youth & 6VT – Time to Talk
- ATAP: Aberdeen Task and Activation Partnership
- Dogs for Good & Inverclyde Royal Hospital – Community Dog Stroke Support Partnership
Trustee of the Year
- Bedrule Church Future – Alan Bailey
- Glenurquhart Rural Community Association – Susan Griffin
- Greener Kirkcaldy – Ian Stirton
- Break the Silence – Elaine Crichton
Charity of the Year <£100k
- Dundee Dragons Wheelchair Sports Club
- Beyond Srebrenica
- Edinburgh Garden Partners
- Norinemindeyes Culture Connect
Charity of the Year £100K – £500K
- Advocacy Western Isles
- Isle of Luing Community Trust
- Megan’s Space
Charity of the Year >£500k
- WithYou
- The Big House SCIO
- Amma Birth Companions
