The early-bird deadline for reduced-rate entry to the 2025 Third Sector Awards is rapidly approaching. 

The awards, which celebrate the work of voluntary sector organisations and the difference they make to society, include 35 categories this year, rewarding sector partnerships, individual talent and organisational excellence. 

Among these are three new categories: Best Sustainability Initiative, Best Policy Initiative and Financial or Procurement Excellence of the Year. 

The early-bird deadline for entering the awards is 11:59pm on 1 May and the shortlist will be released in July.

The 2025 Third Sector Awards are sponsored by the insurance company Ansvar.

The awards ceremony will take place in central London in September.

The entry kit can be downloaded here.

More information is available on the Third Sector Awards website.