StepFWD Awards 2025 was one of those nights you don’t forget in a hurry. The room was full, the atmosphere was electric, and together we celebrated the depth and breadth of UK Christian & Gospel music - from rising talent to established artists to industry giants like Tim Jupp, who received an Outstanding Contribution Award for his work with Big Church Festival and more.

Right at the end of the night, in an unplanned moment of honesty, our founder O’Neil Dennis shared something from the heart: we need to raise at least £10,000 to cover the full costs of this year’s awards and to build strongly for what comes next. Before he’d even left the stage, people had already started giving.

Why this matters now:

* We’ve just announced a new partnership with the Official Charts to launch the Official Christian & Gospel Singles Chart in early 2026.

* Over the last five years, the StepFWD Awards has honoured and spotlighted countless artists, choirs, producers, songwriters, pastors and industry pioneers through many honorary awards.

* Behind every “wow” moment on stage is a long list of invoices for production, staging, crew, media, venue and more - most of which is carried by faith, volunteers and a small team.

So, we’re asking friends, churches, artists, audiences and supporters to stand with us by giving whatever you can. Your support will:

* Close the gap on this year’s event costs

* Help us keep the StepFWD Awards sustainable and growing

* Strengthen the platform as we prepare for the new Official Christian & Gospel Singles Chart in 2026

If you were in the room on Saturday, you know how powerful it was. If you’ve followed AStepFWD from afar, you’ve seen how far things have come in ten years. If you believe UK Christian & Gospel music deserves this kind of visibility and honour, please consider donating.

Thank you for standing with us and helping write the next chapter of this story.

No gift is too small. Every bit genuinely helps.