News & events News Vote now and help Mountbatten Isle of Wight win up to £13,000 in the Smiley Charity Film Awards! Mountbatten Isle of Wight's short film 'The Letter' is a finalist in the Smiley Charity Film Awards, and needs YOUR vote to secure up to £13,000 in cash prizes. But hurry! you only have until Thursday, 23 April to vote. Read more below. Your vote = cash prizes of up to £13,000! The Smiley Charity Film Awards have restructured their prize-giving process. Instead of an awards ceremony, the winners in each category will now receive direct funding alongside a national PR campaign. Mountbatten Isle of Wight is calling on you to vote now and help the charity win up to £13,000! Your vote from the previous round still counts. Now, you can vote again to help Mountbatten win cash prizes. Click here to vote for Mountbatten Isle of Wight The prize breakdown: Mountbatten Isle of Wight's film, 'The Letter', made in collaboration with NOSY Creative Agency is a finalist in the £15–50m turnover category, alongside major national charities such as Samaritans, Dementia UK, and Shelterbox. Why your vote matters now more than ever. Last year, we won a Silver People's Choice and Bronze Judges' Award in our category. This year, we're in the finals again — but with the added incentive of funding that would directly support our services that care for Island families. Every vote brings us closer to winning the money that could help us continue providing compassionate care to around 2,500 people daily — those dealing with death, dying, bereavement, and their families. 85 per cent of our care is delivered in homes across the Island, and we reach around 70 per cent of all deaths on the Island, compared to a hospice average of around 30 per cent. Every vote brings us closer to securing the funding to keep doing this work. Even one more vote could tip the balance. Hurry! Voting closes on Thursday, 23 April! Click here to vote for Mountbatten Isle of Wight NOW! Key dates: Frequently asked questions: If I voted in the previous round of voting, does it still count? Yes. All votes from the first round count towards the final tally. Now, you can vote again to help Mountbatten Isle of Wight win a cash prize. Can I vote even if I voted before? Yes, you can vote again even if you voted in the first round. Each vote counts. Is there a judges' award prize too? Yes. The judges will award £3,000 to the Gold Judges Award winner in each category, independent of public voting. Who decides the judges' awards? The judges' awards are decided by a panel of industry experts, and are not affected by public voting. Ready to make a difference? Vote now and help us win the funding to continue our vital work supporting Island families. Click here to vote for Mountbatten Isle of Wight NOW! Manage Cookie Preferences