2026 Charity Beneficiary

  • For 21 years, The Card & Payments Awards has supported a wide range of charitable causes.
  • Past supported charities include: Cancer Research Childline When You Wish Upon A Star Anthony Nolan First Love Foundation Young Minds and many more.
  • Over £525,000 has been raised to date through the Card and Payment Awards, helping countless individuals in need.
  • Each year, a new charity is selected and supported by the Awards.
  • In 2025 (20th Anniversary), the Awards proudly supported The King's Trust.
  • We are delighted to announce for 2026, the chosen charity is Food Bank Aid.
  •  Food Bank Aid: Founded in response to the Covid-19 pandemic (2020). Supports 33 food banks across 11 London boroughs. Helps over 20,000 people each week. Delivers over 100 essential items, tailored to cultural and dietary needs. Operated by a team of 400 volunteers. Has distributed over £5.5 million worth of goods since launch.

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