Do you know someone who makes a real difference in our community through selfless devotion to fundraising for good causes?
Halliwell Jones Kia Southport is looking forward to honouring local charity champions at the 2026 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards.
The prestigious local business, which has a long history of supporting community initiatives, is delighted to support the Sefton Charity Champion Award at The Grand in Southport on Friday 24th April 2026.
People are invited to nominate here: www.prideofseftonawards.co.uk
Haliwell Jones is the trusted home of BMW, MINI, BMW Motorrad, Kia and INEOS Grenadier in the North West and North Wales, including new and used vehicles, expert servicing, and manufacturer-approved after-sales.
The business, which has a showroom on Southport Road in Southport, opened its brand new Kia showroom earlier this year.
The 2025 Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards received over 2,000 nominations for inspirational figures from Bootle, Formby, Southport, Crosby, Maghull, and across Sefton.
The Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards will see awards presented across 13 categories.
Yvonne Watton, Head of Business, Halliwell Jones Kia Southport, said:
“Halliwell Jones Kia are delighted to continue our association with such an important event that highlights the amazing people around the community.
“As a family-run business, it is incredibly important to us to support these local events and celebrate the people who have made such a difference in the community.”
Last year’s Sefton Charity Champion winners were Lily and Lauren Williams.
They sprung into action when Zoe’s Place baby hospice was facing closure.
Lily had recently attended a Taylor Swift concert and was deeply inspired by the community you joined when becoming a “Swiftie”. Along with her mum they sourced all the materials they required to sell friendship bracelets.
They made and sold thousands upon thousands of bracelets which led to both Lily and her mum making bracelets before and after school, sourcing more materials, delivering bracelets, posting and even leaving stock of bracelets in community premises to be sold to customers.
Zoe’s place was saved and it was all down to people like Lauren and Lily.
Southport Hesketh Round Table was honoured as a Finalist.
The Round Table has raised over £200,000 for the families and survivors devastated by the Southport tragedy last summer. Every penny has gone to the families affected.
Volunteers usually raise funds through operating the annual Southport Santa Float – with their famous ‘dancing Santa’ – while running or supporting events such as the Southport Mad Dog 10k, the Musical Southport Fireworks, Children in Need Day and others.
Another Finalist was Andy’s Man’s Club, Crosby.
Andy’s Man Club Crosby supports men’s mental health.
Through its peer-to-peer-led talking groups, the club provides a safe and supportive space for men aged 18+ to open up, combat isolation, and tackle mental health challenges.
All eyes are now on who will win the 2026 Sefton Charity Champion Award in a record year of nominations.
About the Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards
The Grand Pride Of Sefton Awards, organised by Mikhail Hotel and Leisure Group and Stand Up For Southport, is an unmissable fixture in the Liverpool City Region events calendar, in association with In Demand Radio.
The ceremony will be presented by In Demand Radio presenter Claire Simmo.
All those on the shortlist plus category sponsors will be invited to a special celebratory meal in the beautiful surroundings of The Princess Grace Suite at The Grand in Southport while the awards are presented, with a stunning night of entertainment planned.
For more details please visit: www.prideofseftonawards.co.uk
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