Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards 2026

The Animal Charity Awards are a great opportunity to recognise the hard work and dedication put in by teams and individuals in the animal charity sector who have gone the extra mile to help rescue and rehome animals in need.

Last year we received over 9,000 nominations and the independent judging panel have selected the 2026 winners and finalists who represent the wonderful work that goes on in animal charities.

The 2025 award ceremony highlights video has been released.

Award Winners

The winners and finalists for each category are:

Animal Charity Volunteer of the Year

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    Kirsten MacQuarrie

    Scottish SPCA
    Glasgow

  • Carol Rush

    Cats Protection
    North Yorkshire Cat Centre

  • Kirsten MacQuarrie

    Scottish SPCA
    Glasgow

  • Leisha Tomlyns

    Harleys Angels
    Hull

Animal Charity Employee of the Year

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    Yvonne Chauvel

    GSPCA
    Guernsey

  • Lindsay Kerr

    Cats Protection
    Warrington

  • Louise Goodall

    NAWT
    Berkshire

  • Yvonne Chauvel

    GSPCA
    Guernsey

Animal Charity Team of the Year

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    Teckels Animal Sanctuaries

    Teckels Animal Sanctuaries, Gloucester

  • Cats Protection West Norfolk

    West Norfolk

  • One Wish Dog Foundation

    Oxfordshire

  • Teckels Animal Sanctuaries

    Gloucester