Power In Partnerships Awards
Added by Love Business East Midlands | 7 April 2026
UPDATED: 8 April 2026
Base 51 charity celebrated the good work being done in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire by individuals, charities and businesses.
Base 51, a local youth charity that has been working with 11-24 year olds for over 30 years, once again hosted its annual awards ceremony, the Power In Partnerships Awards.
Taking place at popular venue Manahatta on the Thursday 26th March 2026 the Power In Partnerships Awards shine a light on the amazing work being done by charities, individuals and local business to support vulnerable people in the East Midlands. The guests enjoyed a sparkling reception, delicious meal and entertainment of Musical Bingo and a game of Head and Tails to raise vital funds to support Base 51’s work in to reduce social isolation and tackle the youth mental health crisis.
There were 9 awards given on the night – with Base 51 staff and volunteers also honoured. All winners, runners up and nominees have shown exceptional enthusiasm for their role in supporting vulnerable people in the area.
Young People's Champion:
Base 51 Winner - Detached Youth Team, Runner up - The Notts Great Christmas Toy Appeal
Winner - Joshua Cammack, Life Skills Education Charity
Mental Health Champion:
Base 51 Winner - Maddy Drury, Social Prescriber, Arrow Health PCN Group
Runner up - The Pride Shop
Winner - Micha Bradshaw, Nottz Garden Project
Rising Star:
Base 51 Winner - Daniella Walsh, Alternative Provision Counsellor
Runner up - Aliyana Reshamwalla, VEDA Women's Club CIC
Winner - Shellie Warner, Footprints Conductive Education Centre
Volunteer of the Year:
Base 51 Winner - James Clissett, Admin, Youth Work and Marketing Volunteer
Runner up - Teresa Pilkington, Footprints Conductive Education Centre
Winner - Leanne Louch, Forever Stars
CSR Initiative:
Runner up - Russell Scanlan
Winner - Mitchells of Mansfield Ltd
CSR Champion:
Runner up - John McCay
Winner - David Ford, Gleeds
Social Value Initiative:
Runner up - Rothera Bray LLP
Winner - Dominic Hayer, British Indian Business Forum (BIBF)
Social Value Champion:
Runner up - Nelsons
Winner - Penny Clemmow, ScreenPop
The Headline award for the evening is the Power In Partnership Award which is given to an organisation that has worked with Base 51 to significantly improve the lives of young people in Nottingham, this year the charity were proud to acknowledge their partnership with Alternative Provision provider, Raleigh Education Trust; in their schools Base 51 counsellors provide over 90 hours of counselling a week to those struggling with their mental health.
The Power In Partnerships Awards are kindly sponsored by It's In Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University, Department for Social Care, Youth Work and Community.
Verity Woods, Head of Fundraising and Events, said:
“It was incredibly moving to hear the stories of the winners and how much their work has made a difference. We are delighted to be able to host a showcase for the amazing people in our area who are going above and beyond to change lives. We are very proud of our Base 51 winners, and all of the winners, runners up and nominees. The funds raised on the evening will help us to continue supporting young people through our charitable programmes, so thank you to everyone who attended!”
