Winners of the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2025

The award ceremony took place at Indigo at the O2, showcasing some of the year’s best charity films alongside a star-studded guest list.

A night celebrating the power of film in raising awareness for important causes, hosted by TV presenter and fashion model Lisa Snowdon, the evening was filled with energy, warmth, and plenty of memorable moments.

One of the highlights of the night was the presentation of the Smiley Champion of Change award to Annabel Kiki, an inspiring amputee footballer and campaigner who has made a significant impact in advocating for inclusivity and accessibility.

Film of the Year

Taking the Film of the Year Award was Refuge, with their film ‘Make the World a Refuge’. This incredible charity helps to support and protect women and their children from domestic abuse and gender-based violence.

Their powerful short film ‘Make the World a Refuge’ features renowned actress Billie Piper, recounting real testimonies from domestic violence survivors. Through incredible initiatives like their helpline, they support those who are currently experiencing or have experienced abuse. You can learn more about the myriad ways Refuge is supporting those in need by visiting their website.

People’s Choice winner

The other big winner of the night was the People’s Choice winner The British Hedgehog Preservation Society - an incredible charity dedicated to helping and protecting hedgehogs native to the UK. By educating people about the ways we can protect wild hedgehogs, and advocating for their safety, they are helping to make the world a more hedgehog-friendly place.

You can see the full winners list for the Smiley Charity Film Awards 2025 in the source description.

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