Introduction: children's causes top the bill in Britain's Most Admired Charities awards
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Big Issue: Britain's Most Admired Charities
Third Sector's annual BMAC awards were presented in the spectacular venue of the 30th floor of Barclays tower in London's Canary Wharf on 20 October. The winners were chosen in a vote by charity chief executives.
Most Admired Charity: The Children's Society, winner
The chief executive of the Children's Society says all children have the right to a good childhood, and it is battling to win public support for helping vulnerable groups.
Most Admired Charity: The Baring Foundation, runner-up
The foundation's commitment to strengthening the voluntary sector and its close relationship with the charities it funds have made it a favourite with the rest of the sector.
Most Admired Charity: Community Foundation Tyne and Wear, third place
The foundation works with donors to encourage them to support unfashionable causes.
Most Admired Chief Executive: Clare Tickell, winner
The chief executive of Action for Children has overseen her charity's recent rebrand. Now she wants to get young people's voices heard.
Most Admired Chief Executive: Toby Blume, runner-up
The chief executive of Urban Forum is a strong believer in social change and in the right of individuals to determine their futures.
Most Admired Chief Executive: Kevin Curley, third place
The chief executive of Navca has won friends with his open and personable style.
Most Innovative Charity: London Community Recycling Network, winner
The London Community Recycling Network brings together about 200 organisations of all sizes in the capital to find fresh ways to reuse and recycle waste.
Most Innovative Charity: Community Foundation for Northern Ireland, runner-up
The foundation's special skill lies in asking local communities how grant money should be spent.
Most Innovative Charity: AfriKids, third place
The charity is working towards operating without the support of western aid.
Celebrity Charity Champion: Duncan Bannatyne, winner
He started with an ice-cream van and is most famous for breathing fire on Dragons' Den, but the Scot would prefer to be remembered for his philanthropic work.
Celebrity Charity Champion: Rob Green, runner-up
Instead of sunbathing on the beach this summer, West Ham United's goalkeeper climbed Kilimanjaro and worked in Kenya for health charity Amref. 'It ranks above all my footballing achievements,' he says.
Celebrity Charity Champion: Sian Lloyd, third place
The weather presenter relishes lending her time and profile to charity work.
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