Words: Mandie Gower and Anna Murdova

Drum roll please! After three months of sifting through some truly incredible applications for this year’s Prix Clarins in association with Stylist, we’re delighted to announce the shortlist.

Established to recognise the UK’s most inspiring female charity pioneer, and reward her non-profit endeavour with a £30,000 investment, our search drew applications from a phenomenally varied and innovative range of initiatives, all improving life for the younger generation. “Our objective is as clear as it was when we originally created this award 20 years ago in France,” say Christian and Olivier Courtin-Clarins, “and that is to honour women who are making a difference to the next generation and beyond. We want to inspire many more women around the world to continue this work today to help change the futures of tomorrow”.

Meet the final five in our search for the UK’s most inspiring charity pioneer