More than 20 charities and volunteers have been named in the shortlist for the 2013 Scottish Charity Awards.
Organised by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), the event celebrates the vital work of charities, community groups and individuals dedicated to making Scotland a better place to live.
Martin Sime, chief executive of SCVO, said: "Everyday people working and volunteering in charities make a difference to the lives of hundreds of thousands of the most vulnerable people in our communities.
"These awards celebrate the positive impact this makes and the tremendous effort made by charities and volunteers."
All shortlisted entries will also compete for the People's Choice Award, which will be decided by online voting.
The shortlist for charity of the year includes Fife Gingerbread, Glasgow Bike Station, the Scottish Society for the Protection of Animals and Venture Trust.
Meanwhile, the Rev Alan Berry and his wife Anne, who helped set up Bethany Christian Trust to help homeless people in Leith, Edinburgh, have been nominated for charity champion.
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