In December 2011 we were proud to win our first ever award: the Everyday Impact Award of the Directory of Social Change. Dame Suzi Leather, then Chair of the Charity Commission presented each winner and runner-up with a unique piece of art by cartoonist Grizelda, portraying their organisation and its work.

In April 2012 we were Highly Commended for The Charity Awards.

During 2012 the Children's University was also shortlisted for the Charity Times Awards. 

2012 saw the Children's University as winners of the Third Sector Excellence Award and the Children & Young People Now Award!!

In 2014, the Children's University won the Global Business Excellence Award for Outstanding Educational Services.