At the Institute we understand that fundraisers have a tough job - a rewarding one, but a tough one all the same.

We can help make that job a little easier - because our members have a support network on hand, and the welcome sense of security which comes from being 'at one' with over 5,000 individual fundraisers.

So yes, we do know fundraising can be tough - which is why we take such pride in publicly recognising fundraisers' achievements through our National Awards.

The awards ceremony is one of the key events in the voluntary sector calendar - with over 750 fundraising professionals, and suppliers, attending the ceremonial dinner. This year's event took place on Monday 5th July at the Hilton London Metropole and was a great success.