Rays of Sunshine wins Third Sector Award for Best Charity Film

We’re delighted to share that Rays of Sunshine has won the Best Charity Film Award in the Medium Charity category at the 2026 Third Sector Awards for Cissy’s Story.

Group of people onstage at Third Sector Awards smiling to camera with award

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