Forever Notts is celebrating the remarkable work taking place across Nottinghamshire as it prepares to mark its 30th anniversary in 2027.

Local charities and community groups were invited to share photographs capturing what they love about their work and the people they support.

The response produced a wonderful collection of images celebrating friendship, kindness, creativity, confidence and community.

Three photographs were selected for the top prizes.

Winner: Greenwood Riding for the Disabled - Shane and Ruby captured the special relationship between the pair and the joy and connection that can come through the organisation’s work

placeholder image — Winner: Greenwood Riding for the Disabled - Shane and Ruby captured the special relationship between the pair and the joy and connection that can come through the organisation’s work

Winner of the £1,000 top prize was Greenwood Riding for the Disabled after Shane and Ruby captured the special relationship between the pair and the joy and connection that can come through the organisation’s work.

Taking the second place prize of £500 was Wild Things whose image of two girls with bows and arrows reflected the organisation’s work helping children and young people develop confidence, skills and a love of the outdoors.

Shifting Your Mindset won the £300 third prize for its image of a girl litter picking which demonstrated how individuals can make a positive contribution to their own communities and surroundings.

A further 18 organisations were named runners-up, each receiving a £50 donation.

Second place: Wild Things - Two girls with bows and arrows reflect the organisation’s work helping children and young people develop confidence, skills and a love of the outdoors

Together, the photographs provide a colourful snapshot of the huge range of community activity taking place across Nottinghamshire – supporting children and older people, developing skills, caring for the environment and bringing people together.

Forever Notts chief executive Nina Dauban said: “We want to celebrate the people and organisations who are making a difference locally and are often unseen.

"Every photograph tells a story of people connecting, supporting one another and making their communities better places to live.

"We have supported all of these groups and give to many more through the generous donations of local people.”

Third place: Shifting Your Mindset - A girl litter picking demonstrated how individuals can make a positive contribution to their own communities and surroundings.

Since its creation in 1997, Forever Notts has distributed millions of pounds in small grants supporting communities and good causes across Nottinghamshire.

If you are interested in leaving a local legacy, creating an ‘in loving memory’ fund, a company fund or giving a donation to a wonderful local charity please visit our website forevernotts.com