TCC Celebrates a Special Evening at the 2026 Welsh Charity Awards
Being named a finalist in the Most Influential Small Organisation category was a proud moment for Together Creating Communities — and a chance to celebrate the people behind our work.
In October, Together Creating Communities (TCC) attended the 2026 Welsh Charity Awards in Cardiff, having been shortlisted as a finalist in the Most Influential Small Organisation category.
The awards, organised by the Welsh Council for Voluntary Action (WCVA), brought together organisations and people from across Wales to recognise the contribution of the voluntary sector.
For TCC, being named a finalist was an important achievement. The evening offered an opportunity to reflect on the work taking place across Wrexham, celebrate the people who make it possible and meet others working to make a difference in their communities.
Capturing the excitement
We’ve now brought together some of the video footage from the evening to create a short film.
It captures the team’s excitement at being there, their hopes ahead of the announcement and their reflections on what it meant to be recognised as a finalist.
There was naturally some anticipation about the possibility of winning, but what comes across just as strongly is the team’s enjoyment of the occasion and their pride in being part of the event.
Although TCC did not win the category, we were invited onto the stage to receive a finalist’s plaque — a lovely recognition of the organisation and its work.
The film concludes with a short photographic montage from the evening, offering another glimpse of a memorable occasion.
Representing TCC
Attending the awards were:
- Christopher Hall – Trustee
- Melissa Griffith – Trustee Chair
- Ruth Marshall – Co-Manager
- Scarlett Williams – Community Organiser
- Stephen Kenyon-Owen – Community Organiser
Each brought their own perspective on the work of TCC and the importance of the recognition.
Being shortlisted is not simply a reflection of the work of a small staff team. It represents the contribution of TCC’s trustees, young leaders, member groups, volunteers, partners and the many people who take part in our campaigns and community activities.
Our work is built through relationships, shared ideas and people working together to bring about change. Recognition of that work is something we are pleased to share with everyone who has been part of it.
A reason to celebrate
The Welsh Charity Awards provided a welcome opportunity to pause and celebrate the voluntary sector in Wales, and the many different ways organisations contribute to their communities.
We congratulate the organisations and individuals recognised on the evening, including the winner of the Most Influential Small Organisation category, Children’s Legal Centre Wales.
For TCC, being a finalist was an achievement in its own right. We are grateful to WCVA for the recognition and for an enjoyable evening spent in such good company.
Most importantly, we return to our work in Wrexham with a renewed appreciation of the people who make TCC what it is.
Thank you to everyone who is part of our journey. This recognition belongs to you too.
Audio credit: Thomas Wright Audio.
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