The Social Work Awards Ltd
Analysis
The Social Work Awards Ltd is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Suffolk. It was registered in October 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover other charitable purposes, which this site groups under other charitable purposes. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07581130). It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Social Work Awards Ltd reported income of £242k and spending of £242k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £61k to £242k (+297%), an average of +41% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 134%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 1,463 England and Wales charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, The Social Work Awards Ltd sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include York House Officers' Mess RAF Cranwell (£242k), Polruan Town Trust (£243k) and Compass {counselling on Merseyside - Pastoral and Supporting Service} (£240k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Social Work Awards Ltd was established to give recognition to the challenging work of qualified social workers, promote best practice, celebrate success and improve public understanding of the social work profession.The main activity undertaken in achieving these objectives is the delivery of the Social Worker of the Year Awards with an annual awards ceremony.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| York House Officers' Mess RAF Cranwell | Lincolnshire | £242k |
| Polruan Town Trust | Cornwall | £243k |
| Compass {counselling on Merseyside - Pastoral and Supporting Service} | Liverpool | £240k |
| Dementia First | Redhill | £246k |