Bowel Cancer UK wins Charity of the Year at Charity Times Awards 2016

Bowel Cancer UK is delighted to announce that the charity has won the Charity of the Year Award (for charities with an income between £1m and £10m) at the Charity Times Awards 2016 on Wednesday 28 September at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge Hotel, London.

(Left to right) Comedian compere Mark Watson, Head of Marketing & Communications at Bowel Cancer UK Leanne Thorndyke, Bowel Cancer UK CEO Deborah Alsina MBE, and Holly Barnes from Perspective Publishing who presented the Charity Times Awards Charity of the Year to Bowel Cancer UK.

Deborah Alsina MBE, Chief Executive of Bowel Cancer UK said:

We are absolutely thrilled to have won the Charity of the Year award. It is a great tribute to our highly committed staff team and our fantastic volunteers and supporters, without whom none of this would be possible. As a charity we are determined to save lives and improve the quality of life for all those affected by bowel cancer and it’s fantastic that our work has been recognised in this way.

The charity won the Charity of the Year Award for championing early diagnosis of bowel cancer and improving access to best treatment and care for all those closely affected by the disease.

The prestigious award recognises organisations who the judges believe have consistently delivered outstanding service to its beneficiaries, promoted and raised its cause, been clear in its goals and strategy, and demonstrated excellence all round.

Bowel Cancer UK was also shortlisted for the Charity Times Awards Campaigning Team of the Year for the charity’s Never Too Young campaign, which aims to improve the diagnosis, treatment and care of younger people, under the age of 50, with bowel cancer.

The Charity Times Awards celebrate best practice in the UK charity and not-for-profit sector. Now in their 17th year, the awards are run by Charity Times Magazine - the leading title for UK non-profit professionals.

Source: https://www.bowelcanceruk.org.uk/