Beatbullying, the anti-bullying organisation which the Croydon Guardian is helping, won charity of the year at the UK Charity Awards last week.
The Norbury-based company beat Christians Against Poverty, International HIV/AIDS, Nuffield Hospitals, The Children's Trust and Tomorrow's People to win the award last Tuesday at the Royal Lancaster Hotel in London.
In June the Croydon Guardian and Beatbullying launched a campaign to raise £25,000 to fund an outreach worker who will visit schools to spread the anti-bullying message.
Emma-Jane Cross, chief executive of Beatbullying, said: "We have built on our success and grown as a charity. This year really marked a shift in beatbullying moving into the big league and this award recognises that.
"Our practitioners on the ground and our national campaigners have won this award, through their hard work and determination beatbullying is being recognised not as a small new charity, but for a world class model in best practice."
To help Beatbullying and the Croydon Guardian text the letters BBG to 61211 - texts cost £1.50, plus your normal rate and £1 goes straight to the charity. Cheques made payable to Beatbullying Ltd can also be sent to the company's head office at 77 Church Road, SE19 2TA.
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