Area Committee Awards 2026

The following awards were presented at the NewstrAid AGM on 1st July 2026.

Awarded to the East of England Area Committee for the greatest percentage increase in income over the last 4 years.

Awarded to the Thames Valley Area Committee for consistent increases in fundraising over the last 4 years through their flagship golf event.

Awarded to the Surrey & Sussex Area Committee for their successful Curry Night in Brighton.

Awarded to the South West Area Committee for totally reforming the committee and recruiting new members.

Awarded to the Scottish Area Committee for most money raised in 2025.

Awarded to the East of England Area Committee for the greatest percentage increase in beneficiaries in their region.

Awarded to Martin Manuel for his ongoing assistance and cooperation with Head Office during the year.

Awarded to the Scottish Committee for raising £122,000.

Awarded to the North West Area Committee for raising £115,000

Awarded to the West Midlands Area Committee for raising £111,000.

Awarded to the Thames Valley Area Committee for raising £104,000.

Awarded to the East of England Area Committee for raising £85,000.

Awarded to the South West & Wales Area Committee for raising £77,000.

Awarded to the Yorkshire Area Committee for raising £66,000.

Awarded to the Shires Area Committee for raising £42,000.

Awarded to the East Midlands Area Committee for raising £41,000. The Committee also received a certificate to recognise that more than 90% of beneficiaries in their region receive a call or visit from a Welfare Volunteer.

Awarded to the London East Area Committee for raising £39,000.

Awarded to the Wessex Area Committee for raising £36,000. The Committee also received a certificate to recognise that more than 90% of beneficiaries in their region receive a call or visit from a Welfare Volunteer.

Awarded to the Surrey & Sussex Area Committee for raising £30,000. The Committee also received a certificate to recognise that more than 90% of beneficiaries in their region receive a call or visit from a Welfare Volunteer.

Awarded to the North East Area Committee for raising £23,000.

Awarded to the Dave Martin for his work as Chair of the Surrey & Sussex Area Committee, his ongoing dedication as a Welfare Volunteer and the support he provides to the charity through attending events and meetings.

Awarded to Carole Crocker following the AGM as she was unable to attend on the day. As well as hosting the East Midlands Area Committee meetings, Carole has  been a Welfare Volunteer for seven years and has seven beneficiaries who she visits, two of which are outside of her local area. She is always willing to visit new applicants if required and is a valued member of the charity.

Awarded to Phyllis Corner. Sadly Phyllis has now passed away but she was notified of the award earlier in the year and was delighted to have been recognised for her long history of volunteering with the charity as a Welfare Volunteer and as a member and chair of the North East Area Committee. She will be very sadly missed.