Call to find Charity Champion

The Beacon Fellowship Charitable Trust is calling for nominations for the 2007 Beacon Prize. Together with the Government's Cabinet Office, UBS Wealth Management and the Vodafone UK Foundation, the charity is urging the public to nominate individuals who have made a significant charitable contribution in giving time, money or skills to a specific cause.

With awards in 6 categories and additional regional prizes for England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, the winners will be invited to attend a gala evening in London where the overall prize winner will recieve £30,000 to donate to the charity of their choice.

Beacon's Chair and former broadcaster, Martyn Lewis, notes, "The Beacon Prize, described by Chancellor, Gordon Brown MP, as the 'the Nobel Prize of the charity world', aims to encourage a culture of giving in the UK by uncovering and recognising extraordinary achievements in the world of charity.

"Beacon has had a remarkable response to last year's Prize nomination scheme, revealing stories of extraordinary individuals who have worked to make a difference, be it locally or on a global scale. each in turn represents the Beacon belief in the strength of individual philanthropy and we are confident this year's nominations will highlight the work of many more yet unnamed heroes who have given so much in the name of charity."

Do you know someone who deserves a Beacon prize? Categories for nomination include Leadership, Community Builder, Creative Giving, New Initiatives, Family Philanthropy and Young Philanthropist.

Nominations close 1st May 2007. Nomination forms can be downloaded from the Beacon website www.beaconfellowship.org.uk Alternatively, you can email enquiries@beaconfellowship.org.uk or telephone 0207 203 8290.