The Steve Morgan Foundation is delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted in the Grantmaking and Fundraising category for our work on the hugely impactful Cradle to Career programme.

Cradle to Career was initiated in 2019 to bring together the local authority and third-sector organisations to deliver systematic and long-term change for children and young people in North Birkenhead, one of the most deprived areas in the Liverpool City Region.

The Charity Awards is the sector’s most highly-regarded excellence recognition scheme and is this year celebrating its 25th 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 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.

Of the shortlist, Liam Eaglestone, CEO at Steve Morgan Foundation, said: “I am thrilled that the Steve Morgan Foundation has been recognised for its work on the Cradle to Career programme.

“The difference that this programme has made in the community, by the people in the community, the partners and the professionals is remarkable and is being recognised nationally as an example to follow.”

Matthew Nolan, chief executive of Civil Society Media which organises the Charity Awards, congratulated Steve Morgan Foundation 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.

“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 the Steve Morgan Foundation the best of luck on the night.”

The team is looking forward to attending the awards this July and meeting up with friends and peers in the not-for-profit sector. Keep an eye out on our socials to see our time at the event.

Take a look at the full shortlist and find out more about the awards on the Charity Awards 2025 website here.