Helping people to shape their lives
We are thrilled to announce that Glasspool Charity Trust has been named the Association of Charitable Organisations (ACO) Charity of the Year 2024, in recognition of our courageous and transformative approach to grant-making.
Our Grants Manager, Nicole Woodward, was also awarded the ACO's Outstanding Achievement Award for her longstanding dedication and commitment to the grant-making sector.
Nicole commented:
"I’m deeply honoured to receive this award. Over the past 17 years at Glasspool, I’ve had the privilege of working with so many amazing colleagues, partners and trustees, all committed to supporting those in financial hardship and I feel incredibly fortunate to be part of an organisation that shares my passion for helping others. This recognition is really a reflection of our collective efforts and the meaningful impact we strive to make every day. I look forward to continuing this important work and building on what we’ve already achieved together.”
Julie Green, CEO of Glasspool Charity Trust, commented:
"Glasspool’s trustees and staff are delighted to be named ACO's Charity of the Year. Change is never easy, especially for an organisation that has been driving impact since 1939. However, the cost-of-living crisis served as a catalyst for us to rethink how we could make an even greater difference for people experiencing financial hardship. We hope this recognition will inspire others in the sector to take similarly bold steps."
"We are proud that Nicole Woodward has been recognised for her energy, diligence, and significant contributions to Glasspool. This award highlights that remarkable achievements come from every level of an organisation."
This recognition marks an exciting moment for Glasspool as we continue to innovate and develop grant delivery for individuals, couples, and families across the UK.
Glasspool and its partners are proud to announce that they have been awarded a Special Commendation for Charity Collaboration of the Year at the ACO Annual Conference for their groundbreaking research project, More than Making Do: Understanding the Economic Impact of Essential Household Appliances.
The innovative research project, which brought together a partnership of grant-makers organisations including Barnwood Charity, Buttle UK, caba, Fusion 21, the Family Fund, Glasspool, the Licenced Trade Charity, The National Benevolent Charity, the RAF Benevolent Fund, The Solicitors’ Charity, the Teaching Staff Trust, and research partner Pro Bono Economics, has been recognised for its significant contribution to understanding and addressing appliance poverty in the UK.
Rachel Gomez, Senior Economist at Pro Bono Economics, commented on the findings:
“The scale of appliance poverty identified in this research is deeply troubling and only likely to have grown in the wake of the cost-of- living crisis. PBE’s study found nearly half a million households across the UK are estimated to be without the essential appliances to either wash laundry or store food safely – many are missing both.”
Jo Hannan, Head of Fusion21 Foundation, highlighted the impact of the collaboration:
“The foundation’s main objectives are to make a visible impact in the areas of financial inclusion and resilience, as well as health and wellbeing. By working with the Association of Charitable Organisations and a partnership of 10 grant-making organisations, this report and its findings highlight the significance of appliance poverty and the impact that grant funders are making in this space.”
To access the full report, please visit here.