Depden Care Farm wins Charity Governance Award

Depden Care Farm wins Charity Governance Award

Depden Care Farm was one of six winners in the UK Charity Governance Awards 2023, which were announced during a live ceremony in London on 8 June. The six winning charities each took home a prize of a £5,000 unrestricted grant. Millennium Farm Trust which runs Depden Care Farm,  won the ‘Improving Impact in Small Charities (4-30 paid staff)’ award.

Tim Freathy the Director of Depden Care Farm said,

“We are truly surprised, thrilled and delighted that we have been recognised in this way. At Depden Care Farm, we strive to make a lasting impact in our community, and the success we have achieved would not be possible without the passion, enthusiasm, and, most importantly, the knowledge and expertise of the trustees of the Millennium Farm Trust. They are the backbone of our organization, providing invaluable guidance and leadership. May their passion, expertise, and unwavering dedication continue to inspire us all to make a meaningful difference in the world.”

Deepak Nambisan, who chairs the Awards for the organisers The Clothworkers’ Company, said,

“Many congratulations to our inspirational winners and everyone who made it onto the shortlist. It’s heartening to see that ingenuity, commitment and passion are thriving in the sector, often within challenging circumstances.

 

“This year, we’ve been struck by the impressive showing from the country’s smallest charities – more than half of all nominees are charities with fewer than 30 employees. This is a shining example of how trustees with foresight, imagination and an authentic connection to their beneficiaries can overcome barriers and achieve great things.”

Each winner received a £5,000 cash prize (as an unrestricted grant), with all runners-up receiving a prize of £1,000. All the winners and shortlisted charities were also rewarded with a paid one-year membership of the Association of Chairs for their board, and a complementary place on a Cause4 Trustee Leadership Programme for a new member of their board.

 

The ceremony took place at Drapers’ Hall in London where a keynote speech was delivered by Amir Rizwan, a director at Big Society Capital, chair of the Diversity Forum (UK social investment sector), co vice-chair on the board for the Cripplegate Foundation, and a trustee of The Clothworkers’ Foundation. Saeed Atcha MBE DL returned to facilitate a panel discussion at the event.