Members' photography competition 2010

Congratulations to Victim Support - winners of our annual photo competition, celebrating and promoting the amazing work that you, our member organisations, are doing up and down the country.

Victim Support, a charity for victims and witnesses of crime, submitted this photo (right) of a young girl giving evidence in court to demonstrate a typical court scene, because photography is not allowed during real court proceedings.

This year's theme was Building a Better Society and we were delighted by the response and the quality of entries we received. 

Martyn Lewis, NCVO chair and broadcaster, announced the winner at a drinks reception at our Annual Conference (March 1) and Victim Support will now receive a cheque for £100 to help with their work to support people affected by crime.

The competition judges were Martyn Lewis and Guardian photographer Eamonn McCabe. The competition was sponsored by print company c3imaging. All shortlisted photos are listed below.

Shortlisted Photos

• Dog A.I.D
  Dog A.I.D. (Assistance In Disability) provides specialised training for adults with physical disabilities and their own pet dog.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Groundwork UK
  Groundwork is a group of charities helping people and organisations make changes in order to create better neighbourhoods, to build skills and job prospects, and to live and work in a greener way.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Iremongers Pond Association
  A group of volunteers whose aims include protecting and enhancing Iremongers Pond as an important site for nature conservation and educating locals and visitors in the principles and practice of conservation.
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Me2 Club
  A Wokingham District Charity, The Me2 Club recognises that many children with special needs cannot access mainstream activities unless they are offered some additional support.
  
  
  
  
  
• SE1 United (Photo 1 | Photo 2)
  SE1 United is a youth-led organisation which offers young people new opportunities which raise aspiration, establish a voice in their communities and seek to improve the image of young people through celebrating their achievements.

• Student Hubs
  Student Hubs works across the UK to transform student involvement in social action. We seek to act as a catalyst, empowering students to become active members of their community by promoting social action, social entrepreneurship and citizenship.
  
  
  
• The Connection at St Martins
  The Connection at St. Martin's work with homeless people via a comprehensive range of services so that they can rebuild their lives away from the streets.
  
  
  
  
  
• V 
  v, The National Young Volunteers Service, aims to revolutionise volunteering and community action among 16-25 year olds and inspire a new generation to change their communities for the better.
  
  
  
  
  
• Victim Support 
  Victim Support are a national charity giving free and confidential help to victims of crime, witnesses, their family, friends and anyone else affected across England and Wales.