Charities, individuals and organisations that have made a positive difference to people across Merseyside will be recognised at an awards ceremony on Friday.
The Liverpool Community Impact Awards 2025, hosted by the Be Free Campaign, will be held at the Isla Gladstone Conservatory, an iconic hidden gem nestled in the heart of Liverpool’s Stanley Park.
The Be Free Campaign charity delivers mental health provisions, counselling and community wellbeing initiatives whilst campaigning for change in mental health infrastructure. They describe themselves as disruptive, powerful and passionate.
Danika Leahey, Be Free Campaign’s operations manager, said: “Historically, Liverpool is a city that really does celebrate people doing amazing things.
“We found with awards ceremonies, there were many for higher-profile organisations but nothing really for people doing the work every day, at a community level.
“It’s these people that are filling the gaps within our society and keeping communities going.
“It’s those people that this awards ceremony is here to highlight the work of. To shine a light on people who are doing amazing things, just because they feel it is the right thing to do.
The charity received hundreds of nominations, which they had to reduce to a shortlist of 39 through the work of the judges.
Among those nominated is DropBox Green Energy Solutions, based in Birkenhead. The renewable energy company create tailor-made solutions to reduce environmental impact.
A spokesperson from the company said: “We are incredibly honoured to be nominated.
“Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and being recognised for our efforts in driving positive environmental change is truly rewarding.
“Our Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) play a crucial role in enabling businesses and communities to harness renewable energy more efficiently, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering carbon footprints.
“This nomination reflects the dedication of our entire team and our commitment to creating a cleaner, greener future.
“We believe in the power of innovation and collaboration to make a lasting impact, and we are grateful for the opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable world.”
Ms Leahey said: “This is only the second year of the biennial ceremony. We are really seeing themes within it.
“The first year was in 2023, and it was a lot of what people were doing to support each other through lockdown and returning to life after that time period.
“This time round we’re seeing a lot of people who have supported others post-riots, that we saw in the summer last year.
“People came together as communities to try to heal the people that were impacted and by the tragic deaths in Southport.
“It’s been really inspiring to see how people do come together in the face of such awful circumstances.”
Another nominee is the Hope Foundation, a housing and homeless support charity based in Anfield.
Stephen Robertson, Hope Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are incredibly humbled and honoured to have been shortlisted for The Liverpool Community Impact Award. This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our staff, volunteers, and partners.”
Established in 2020, the charity aims to “break the cycle of homelessness” by offering support, accommodation and training to those impacted.
Mr Robertson continued: “The Hope Foundation is committed to seeing long lasting social change across our city, and we absolutely could not do this without the support of our staff, volunteer’s, and supporters. We also want to wish the other finalists Good Luck and well done for your amazing contribution!”
The Be Free Campaign works with a variety of organisations and sponsors to ensure that the event can be a success.
The charity will be fundraising at the ceremony, to help continue their work in connecting more children and young people to life-changing mental health support, with a focus on ethnic minorities and marginalised communities.
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