Petplan & ADCH Animal Charity Awards

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Now in their 14^th year, the Petplan and the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes (ADCH) Animal Charity Awards recognise the hard work and dedication put in by the teams and individuals within the animal charity sector who go that extra mile to help rescue and rehome animals in need.

The awards give you the opportunity to say ‘thank you’ to a volunteer, staff member or team that have gone above and beyond by nominating them.

Nominations are now closed

Take a look at our 2026 winners and finalists below!

Animal Charity Employee of the Year

Winner

A blue and gold award ribbon for "Employee of the Year" from Animal Charity Awards 2026

Yvonne Chauvel

GSPCA
Animal Employee of the Year winner

“I’ve been with GSPCA for 30 years, and it’s been wonderful, and to now be given this award, for a passion that I’ve had for so many years… I’m overwhelmed and just thrilled.”

Finalists

Lindsey Kerr

Cats Protection Warrington

Animal Employee of the Year finalist

Louise Goodall

Cats Protection North Yorkshire

Animal Employee of the Year finalist

Animal Charity Volunteer of the Year

Winner

A blue and gold award ribbon for "Volunteer Nurse of the Year" from animal charity awards 2026

Kirsten Macquarrie

Scottish SPCA
Animal Charity Volunteer of the Year winner

“Being in a room with hundreds of people who make such a difference to animal welfare, it’s totally inspiring. And to have won this award, well I’m blown away & totally surprised. All the fundraising I do, all the volunteering I do, it’s all for Gypsy and Winnie the two rescue dogs who rescued me, so this is for them."

Finalists

Leisha Tomlyns

Hayleys Angels

Animal Charity Volunteer of the Year finalist

Carol Rush

Cats Protection North Yorkshire

Animal Charity Volunteer of the Year finalist

Animal Charity Team of the Year

Winner

A blue and gold award ribbon for "Team of the Year" from Animal Charity Awards 2026

Teckels Animal Sanctuary

Animal Charity Team of the Year winner

“We’re only a small charity so you never think you would win an award like this. It’s been a tough 2 years for us, and we’ve all had to work incredibly hard, so it’s really nice and uplifting for the team, it shows that people really appreciate all the hard work we do."

Finalists

Cats Protection West Norfolk

Animal Charity Team of the Year finalist

One Wish Dog Foundation

Animal Charity Team of the Year finalist

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Now more than ever, charities need our support.

Petplan works with more animal rehoming charities than any other pet insurance provider, including some of the largest animal charities in the UK such as Battersea, Blue Cross, Cats Protection, Dogs Trust and the Scottish SPCA.

Explore how we support over 1,000 animal charities in the UK and how you can get involved with fostering, rehoming and supporting your local charity.

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Petplan works with more animal rehoming charities than any other pet insurance provider, including some of the largest animal charities in the UK such as: Battersea, Blue Cross, Cats Protection, Dogs Trust, and the Scottish SPCA.

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