BATCA Community Awards 2026
About this Event
BATCA Community Awards 2026
Celebrating the People, Teams and Businesses Making Balham & Tooting Extraordinary
Join us for one of the most inspiring and uplifting evenings in the community calendar as we come together to celebrate the individuals, volunteer teams and local businesses whose dedication, kindness and commitment help make Balham and Tooting such special places to live, work and enjoy.
The BATCA Community Awards 2026 will take place on Sunday 20 September 2026 at St Boniface Hall, Tooting Broadway, bringing together residents, community leaders, businesses, charities and local organisations for a memorable evening of recognition, entertainment and celebration.
An Evening to Remember
Your ticket includes:
✨ A delicious curry dinner
🎵 Live music and entertainment
🏆 The BATCA Community Awards Ceremony
🌟 Special VIP guests presenting the awards
🤝 The opportunity to celebrate and connect with people from across our diverse community
Every nominee will be recognised and celebrated for their contribution, before the presentation of our nine main awards across three categories.
Award Categories
1) Promoting Arts and Creativity
Recognising individuals, teams and businesses that enrich our community through arts, culture, creativity and opportunities that bring people together.
2) Supporting Healthy and Resilient Communities
Celebrating those who improve wellbeing, support vulnerable residents, strengthen neighbourhood connections and help communities flourish.
3) Community Heroes: Going Above and Beyond
Honouring those whose dedication, selflessness and impact extend beyond traditional categories and who consistently make a remarkable difference to others.
Why Attend?
The BATCA Community Awards are much more than an awards ceremony.
They are a celebration of everything that makes our community strong: volunteering, neighbourliness, creativity, resilience, diversity and civic pride.
You'll hear inspiring stories, meet extraordinary local people, applaud incredible achievements, and share in a collective thank you to those who work tirelessly to improve life for others.
Whether you're attending to support a nominee, represent your organisation, network with local residents and businesses, or simply celebrate the best of Balham and Tooting, this is an evening not to be missed.
Affordable and Accessible
Thanks to the generous support of our headline sponsor, Islamic Relief, we have been able to keep tickets at just £10 per person.
We believe everyone should have the opportunity to participate in celebrating our local heroes. If the ticket cost would cause you difficulty, please contact us at [email protected] and we may be able to help.
The venue is fully accessible and located at ground-floor level. If you require any reasonable adjustments or support, please let us know when completing your booking.
📅 Sunday 20 September 2026
📍 St Boniface Hall, Tooting Broadway
🎟️ Tickets: £10 + Eventbrite fees (includes dinner and entertainment)
Come and help us celebrate the people, teams and businesses whose passion, perseverance and selflessness make Balham and Tooting stronger, kinder and more connected communities.
Book your tickets today and be part of a truly special evening.
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Arrivals
Info: Arrive at the St Boniface Hall, mingle with other guests and find a table.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 06:45 PM
Welcome and presentation of first awards
🕑: 06:45 PM - 07:15 PM
Break for dinner to be served
🕑: 07:15 PM - 08:00 PM
Presentation of remaining awards and Highly Commended certificates
Please note
Info: The agenda is still being finalised and the programme for the evening is still subject to change
Where is it happening?
Event Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 11.55 to GBP 20.00
