Beacon Prize 2004: Overall Winner
Beacon Prize for Creative Giving 2004
Professor Peter Guthrie - for his contribution in the field of disaster relief, providing practical support to humanitarian programmes worldwide
Professor Peter Guthrie is an example of how an individual can successfully apply the skills of his trade for the good of others. 25 years ago Peter founded the charity RedR - Engineers for Disaster Relief - which responds to crisis situations, alleviating the suffering caused by disasters by selecting, training and providing competent and committed personnel to humanitarian programmes worldwide.
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Beacon Prize for Leadership 2004
Sir Bob Geldof - for his leadership role in alleviating poverty, famine and genocide, especially in the Third World, and his advocacy for the rights of fathers
Sir Bob Geldof has mobilised and united people across the world to help alleviate poverty, famine and genocide. Over the last 20 years he has raised millions of pounds and publicly campaigned on numerous issues. He has lobbied governments on and raised awareness of the need to cancel Third World Debt and is an advocate for the rights of fathers.
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Beacon Prize for Community Builder 2004
Dr Mohammed Amran - for his contribution in the field of community work, especially with young people and with regard to racial equality
Mohammed Amran came to prominence following the Bradford riots in 1995 when, at the age of 20, he helped arrange dialogue between police and young people, setting up the Young People's Forum as a result. Two years later, he was appointed the youngest ever Commissioner for the Commission for Racial Equality. He has been a passionate volunteer for the local community for over ten years, and is actively involved in encouraging young people to embrace the concept of good citizenship.
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Beacon Prize for New Initiatives 2004
Rosalind Portman - for her contribution to family support, bridging the gap between school, home and the local community
Rosalind Portman innovatively set up the Family Links' Nurturing Programme in 1997, working through schools to develop relationship skills and improve children's behaviour and achievements in the classroom. Uniquely, it offers parallel parenting education for their families. In only 7 years, the programme has reached approximately 65,000 children, trained more than 6,250 school staff and 1,200 parent group leaders and is active in 255 schools.
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Beacon Prize for Creative Giving 2004
Bruce Crowther - for his contribution in developing and generating awareness of the Fairtrade movement
Bruce Crowther has made an extraordinary contribution to the sustainable development of farming in the developing world by creating a nationwide movement of Fairtrade Towns. Bruce is the founder of the Garstang Oxfam Group, which campaigns on many issues affecting global poverty such as fair trade, and has fashioned the concept of Fairtrade Towns.
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Beacon Prize for Risk Taking 2004
Brigadier Peter Stewart-Richardson - for his contribution in response to the needs of women and children in Afghanistan
Brigadier Peter Stewart-Richardson, 80 next year, has dedicated his retirement to the needs of the people in Afghanistan. In the early 1990's he set up the trust the Maydan Margah Clinic, now a registered charity called Afghan Mother and Child Rescue (AMCR), and his commitment to the charity has led him to take financial and personal risks in order to oversee and ensure that his projects are implemented.
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Beacon Prize for Young Philanthropist 2004
Jake Bonsall - for his contribution to his local community, especially his work with other young people
Since 1995, when he was just 11, Jake Bonsall has volunteered on Manor estate, supporting young people on his estate and acting as an exceptional role model, mentor and educator to his peers. Inspired to challenge antisocial youth culture, he has amazingly turned around the community he lives in and created a positive and cooperative environment.
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Judges' Special Prize for the Most Generous Celebrity 2004
Jamie Oliver - for his contribution to disadvantaged young people, offering training and practical experience in the catering industry
Jamie Oliver is an exceptional role model who has used his skills and public profile to help those less fortunate than himself. By contributing significant amounts of time, effort and money for no financial reward, Jamie set up the charity the Fifteen Foundation (formerly 'Cheeky Chops') in 2001. It provides opportunities for disadvantaged young people to learn about the hospitality and catering industry through training and practical experience. Having spent 6 months training 15 young people to be chefs, Jamie opened the restaurant Fifteen, which has been such a success that it is being replicated around the world. Jamie has also recently begun a campaign to improve the quality of school dinners.
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Judges' Special Prize for the Most Generous Business Leader 2004
John Studzinski CBE - for his contribution to the arts and his active support for the homeless
John Studzinski CBE is one of the most creative and entrepreneurial philanthropists to be found in the City today. John, a star investment banker, has found the time and resources to support the causes he believes in. He set up the Genesis Foundation in 1996 to support young artists, playwrights and musicians. He is also Chairman of Business Action on Homelessness, a unique organisation that changes businesses' perception of homelessness and helps homeless people back into employment.
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Judges' Special Prize for the Most Generous Young Person 2004
Francesca D'Arcy - for her contribution in volunteering and fundraising for charities
17 year old Francesca D'Arcy is an inspiring role model for young people and volunteers of all ages. In the 'Year of the Volunteer', she is recognised as the Most Generous Young Person for having volunteered continuously since the age of 10 to raise money for charities in Liverpool. She has spearheaded several original fundraising initiatives, bringing on board the local community, businesses, churches and the media. Through her efforts she has raised over £50,000 for charities.
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Judges' Special Prize for the Lifetime Achievement 2004
Major Richard Carr-Gomm - for his outstanding contribution to caring for the lonely and those in need
Major Richard Carr-Gomm has devoted his life and energy to providing help and accommodation to those who are lonely and often friendless. He is the founder of the Abbeyfield Society, the Carr-Gomm Society and the Morpeth Society. He set these up with his own money, building small houses where lonely people could be cared for. Richard's idea and approach have been replicated around the world and have significantly changed the way people are cared for.
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Judges' Special Prize 2004
Sigrid Rausing - for her contribution to human and women's rights and the environment
Sigrid Rausing is a remarkable leading philanthropist who, from an early age, has worked hard to bring about social change. She has set up a major foundation with her own wealth, the Sigrid Rausing Trust, which is now one of the top donors in the UK. Under Sigrid's guidance and leadership, it has given away over £50 million in bold and innovative ways, setting an example for others.
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Judges' Special Prize 2004
Dr Frederick Mulder - for his contribution to pioneering, innovative approaches in the field of philanthropy
Dr Frederick Mulder has helped to leverage substantial sums through imaginative risk taking, creative business deals and initiatives to encourage others to become philanthropic themselves. He is an inspiring role model who has made the process of giving both interesting and appealing.
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Judges' Special Prize 2004
Ann Cotton - for her contribution to girls' education in rural Africa
Social entrepreneur Ann Cotton is passionately committed to encouraging the rich potential of disadvantaged girls in rural Africa. She is the founder and Executive Director of CAMFED International, a charity that demonstrates the enormous social and financial returns an investment in girls' education in rural Africa can yield. Thanks to Ann's pioneering leadership over the last 12 years, CAMFED supported over 427,300 children and young people in Zimbabwe, Zambia and Ghana in 2004 alone.
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Beacon Prize For Scotland 2004
Dr Mora Scott - for her contribution to the welfare of children in Scotland
Dr Mora Scott has worked tirelessly for over 70 years to prevent child abuse in Scotland. Mora has been a lifelong volunteer, advocate and fundraiser for Children 1st and her benevolence and leadership qualities make her an outstanding role model for her community and Scotland.
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Beacon Prize For Wales 2004
Lord David Rowe-Beddoe - for his contribution to the economic and social development of Wales
Lord David Rowe-Beddoe, a successful businessman, is an example of how one individual can have an extraordinary impact for a charitable cause. He has worked determinedly for the last 11 years to aid and promote the economic and social development of Wales. Lord David is currently Chairman of the Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) in Cardiff where, over the last 4 years, he has inspired disparate parties and funders to raise over £104 million for an international arts centre.
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Beacon Prize For England 2004
Dennis Humble - for his contribution to people with learning disabilities and the environment
Dennis Humble has positively changed how a community in England feels about and interacts with disadvantaged groups, whilst improving the way disadvantaged groups feel about themselves. He successfully leads and organises a local community recycling group, EnviroAbility. Dennis has not only provided opportunities that highlight abilities (rather than disabilities), but has organised this whilst developing a sustainable approach to environmentally valuable projects.
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Beacon Prize For Northern Ireland 2004
Niall Fitzduff - for his contribution to rural community development in Northern Ireland
For over 39 years Niall Fitzduff's leadership, creativity and strength of purpose have made a significant impact on rural community development, community relationships and peace building in Northern Ireland. Niall is the founder and director of the Rural Community Network (RCN). Conceived in 1991, it now has a membership of almost 600 community and voluntary groups and, as a result of its work, rural community development has increased significantly, voluntary sector outreach has improved, and there is strong community development and cross community support available at local levels.
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