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Social Impact Award

The Social Impact Award is for businesses who are using their resources, expertise and influence to support local communities in Greater London to start up, grow or become more sustainable and impactful.

Within your application we would love to hear how you’re using your resources, expertise and influence to support other organisations delivering social impact to start, grow or become more sustainable and impactful.

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Eligibility

For private sector businesses having a social impact, outside of their core business activities, in Greater London.

To qualify your initiative should do one or more of the following:

  • Addresses a social issue by using your influence and resources to benefit people and communities in Greater London e.g. residents, charities, schools, community organisations, small businesses and social enterprises.
  • Supports a social impact organisation(s) in Greater London to start up, grow or become more sustainable and impactful.
  • Makes it easier for an organisation(s) delivering social impact to be part of supply chains.

Please read the eligibility criteria on the apply page applicable to all categories.

Examples of Social Impact Award Initiatives

  • Providing financial support to charities, community groups or social enterprises through corporate fundraising or grant scheme
  • Providing in-kind support such as donating equipment, providing pro bono work or other free/discounted services and products to support a number of charities, social enterprises or charities

Previous Winners

Please follow this link to see videos of previous organisations who have won in this category.

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Applications open Spring 2023

When making an application please follow the Social Impact Award – Guidance Notes where you will find further information about how to answer each question on the application form.

Please also follow the General Guidance Notes applicable to all categories.

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Nominations welcome

Businesses are encouraged to nominate third-party businesses for the Social Impact Award.

The nominee must be informed before the application is submitted.

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Key dates

Applications Open: 3 April
Applicant Enquiries: We are no longer taking enquiries for applications.
Applications Close: 2 June
Shortlist Announced: 10 August 2023
Winners Announced: 10 October 2023 at a special awards ceremony hosted by the Lord Mayor at Mansion House.

Applications for the 2023 Dragon Awards are now open.

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