We’re delighted to share that Hope & May has been named a finalist in the ACO Awards 2026, shortlisted for Commercial Collaboration of the Year.
Hosted by the Association of Charitable Organisations (ACO), the awards celebrate excellence across the charity sector and recognise the organisations, partnerships and individuals making a meaningful difference.
The Commercial Collaboration of the Year award recognises a successful partnership with a commercial organisation that has delivered real, lasting value for beneficiaries – making this particular recognition especially meaningful to us.
More than a service provider
At Hope & May, we have always believed that the strongest commercial relationships in the charity sector are built on partnership.
Our role goes far beyond helping organisations meet their data protection obligations. We work alongside our clients to understand how they operate, the challenges they face and the people they exist to support – providing practical advice and expertise that strengthens organisations for the long term.
That is why being shortlisted for this award means so much.
The values behind Commercial Collaboration of the Year closely reflect the way we have built Hope & May: combining commercial expertise with a genuine understanding of the charitable sector and a commitment to creating lasting value.
For us, successful collaboration isn’t simply about delivering a service. It’s about becoming a trusted extension of an organisation’s team, helping them work confidently, responsibly and effectively so they can concentrate on what matters most – delivering their mission and supporting their beneficiaries.
Celebrating collaboration across the sector
We’re incredibly proud to have our approach recognised by ACO and to be shortlisted alongside other organisations demonstrating the positive impact that strong partnerships can have across the sector.
Most importantly, this recognition belongs in part to the charities and organisations that place their trust in Hope & May every day. The relationships we build with our clients are at the heart of what we do, and we’re enormously grateful to everyone who has chosen to work with us.
The winners of the ACO Awards 2026 will be announced on Thursday 17 September 2026, during the ACO Annual Conference at BMA House in London.
Whatever happens on the day, being shortlisted for an award that so closely reflects the values on which Hope & May was built is something we’re extremely proud of.
