Brighton Table Tennis Club has been named a finalist for a national award which honours small charities which aim to tackle poverty.

The club, which uses table tennis to bring people from all backgrounds together, break down barriers and create a positive, inclusive community, is in the running for a Centre for Social Justice (CSJ) Award.

The CSJ Awards, now in their 22nd year, celebrate the UK’s most outstanding grassroots charities: organisations embedded in communities across the country and dedicated to tackling poverty.

Brighton Table Tennis Club works with a number of disadvantaged groups, including children on free school meals and those in foster care, who are referred by schools to attend after-school sessions.

Tim Holtam, co-founder and director of Brighton Table Tennis Club, said: “We are absolutely delighted that Brighton Table Tennis Club has been named a finalist in the 2026 CSJ Awards. This recognition reflects the incredible people who make the club what it is.

“Every day, we see how sport can bring people together, break down barriers and act as a gateway to the support and community people need.

“Whether supporting young people, refugees, people with disabilities or local families, our mission has always been to create a place where everyone belongs.”

Brighton TTC is one of 12 finalists from all over the UK, all of which have been recognised for their exceptional work addressing the root causes of poverty and transforming lives.

A panel of judges will soon select the winners, who will be honoured at a ceremony in the heart of Westminster this November.