Aara Bhatia Highly Commended at National Fundraising Awards 2025!

It is with such pride that we share that our superstar young fundraiser, 14-year-old Aara Bhatia, was highly commended in the Young Fundraiser of the Year category at this year’s National Fundraising Awards, held by the Chartered Institute of Fundraising.

Aara made the top three in her category, standing out among many impressive nominees from across the country - a huge achievement and very well deserved recognition for her eight years of fundraising and advocacy on behalf of WLAC. 

The judges shared that:

"Aara, is an exceptional young fundraiser. She is clearly a young woman who lets nothing stand in her way. What came across from the application was that whatever challenges there may be she faces them head on. Her long term commitment is clear as is the evident enjoyment she gets in making a difference to others. She uses her experience with ADHD and autism to raise awareness for the charity. For the judges, her hard work, dedication and commitment to others was an inspiration." 

This achievement follows a string of recognition for Aara’s incredible efforts, including a Mayor’s Award earlier this year, celebrating her extraordinary contribution to the local community, which you can read all about here.

We are beyond proud of Aara, and even more grateful for her efforts to support WLAC. Her passion, creativity, and generosity stays inspiring us all.