Awards & Endorsements

Since being founded and as a well-regarded and established Didcot-born charity we have had some fantastic recognition of appreciation, both locally and nationally, for our successes and fantastic work.

Play2Give's fundraising mission being noticed

Whether being a finalist to being nominated or scooping an honour, we are truly appreciative of the love and appreciation for our work from the public that we receive.

We have been nominated for, shortlisted or won many awards in recognition of our work in the community.

Winner

  • Most Dedicated Fundraising Charity 2026 – Oxfordshire: Acquistion International Non-Profit Organisation Awards 2026 – May 2026
  • Best Charity Support Organisation 2025: SME News Magazine’s Business Elite Awards – October 2025
  • Best Provider Of Financial & Material Aid: Non-Profit Organisation Awards – June 2023
  • Mayor’s Community Champions: Didcot Town Council – March 2022
  • Charity of the Year: Thames Valley Business & Community Awards – Jan 2020
  • Best Fundraising Innovation/Campaign: Didcot Business & Community Awards – Nov 2015

Finalist

  • Community Support: Red Kite Days Oxfordshire Awards – Oct 2023
  • Best Community Group: BBC Radio Oxford Make a Difference Awards 2023
  • Community Support: Red Kite Days Oxfordshire Awards – Oct 2022
  • Fundraiser Award: BBC Radio Oxford Make a Difference Awards – Sept 2022
  • Best Not for Profit or Charity: Little Ankle Biters Oxfordshire Awards 2022
  • Best Not for Profit or Charity: Little Ankle Biters Oxfordshire Awards 2021​
  • Best Established Group: Didcot Business & Community Awards – Oct 2018
  • Collaborations & Partnerships Award: Didcot Business & Community Awards – Oct 2018
  • Charity & Community Award: Oxfordshire Business Awards – June 2018
  • Best Established Charity/Community Group: Didcot Business & Community Awards – Nov 2017
  • Partnerships & Collaborations: Didcot Business & Community Awards – Nov 2017
  • Best Fundraising Innovation/Campaign: Didcot Business & Community Awards – Nov 2017
  • Supporter of the Year: OUH NHS Trust Staff Recognition Awards – Dec 2016
  • Best Fundraising Campaign/Innovation: Didcot Business & Community Awards – Nov 2016
  • Best Community Project: Oxfordshire Charity & Volunteer Awards – Oct 2013

Nominee

  • Volunteer Organisation of the Year: Oxfordshire Community & Voluntary Action – May 2026
  • Service with a Smile 2025/26: Didcot Town Council – April 2026
  • 2026 Robert Burns Humanitarian Award: South Ayrshire Council – Jan 2026
  • John Eldridge Award for Voluntary Service 2023/24: Didcot Town Council – March 2024
  • Charity of the Year: The Great British Business Awards – April 2022
  • Covid Community Champion: Thames Valley Business & Community Awards – April 2021
  • Charity of the Year: Thames Valley Business & Community Awards – April 2021
  • Charity of the Year: Oxfordshire Charity & Volunteer Awards – May 2017
  • Lifetime Achievement: Oxfordshire Charity & Volunteer Awards – May 2017
  • Charity of the Year: Oxfordshire Charity & Volunteer Awards – May 2016
  • Best Team of Volunteers: Oxfordshire Charity & Volunteer Awards – May 2016