Nystagmus Network, a UK-based charity that provides support to individuals living with a complex eye condition, has been honored with a prestigious award at the 2025 UK Charity Governance Awards. The charity was one of five organizations to receive recognition and was awarded a £6,000 unrestricted grant.
The charity was recognized in the category of ‘Improving Impact in Small Charities (0-3 paid staff)’, with the judges acknowledging the board’s strong leadership and long-term vision in their five-year strategy. This strategy included a significant increase in investment for research, as well as a focus on strengthening support and advocacy efforts.
Vivien Jones MBE, the charity’s Founder and Honorary President, expressed her gratitude upon receiving the award, stating, “Last year, the board launched a bold five-year strategy – significantly increasing investment in research while continuing to strengthen its support and advocacy work. To sustain this momentum, the board brought in new trustees with diverse backgrounds, improved governance with the support of subcommittees and committed to developing a national patient register.”
The awards ceremony, which took place in London on 3rd June, marked the tenth and final year of the UK Charity Governance Awards. A total of 15 national and regional charities were shortlisted for awards in five different categories.
Information on all the winning charities and shortlisted entrants can be found at www.charitygovernanceawards.co.uk under ‘Shortlist and Winners’. The awards are sponsored by The Clothworkers’ Company, a livery company in the City of London, along with not-for-profit consultancy NPC, third sector recruitment specialists Prospectus, and trustee-matching charity Reach Volunteering.
For more information on the winners and past recipients of the UK Charity Governance Awards, please visit www.charitygovernanceawards.co.uk.
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