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Attention all small and medium-sized charities: the Guardian Charity Awards 2008 are now open for entries!

The Awards celebrate the work of small and medium charities who  contribute to social-wellbeing in its broadest sense. 

The five winning charities will each be awarded:

· £6,000 prize money;

· A brand new PC, donated by Trams;

· A half-day consultancy session plus follow-up support for up to six months on strategy, impact, governance, leadership, campaigning or collaboration, courtesy of NCVO's new consultancy service;

· A tailored package of media services from Media Trust (comprising a session with a top media or communications professional through Media Matching service; and places at Speedmatching events with volunteers and a Media Trust training event).

Application forms must be submitted by 5pm on Friday August 1 2008

Click here for more information on how to enter.