A photograph of a young hospital patient that blends “dignity, humour, and insight” has won an annual charity photography competition.

The photo by photographer Kris Askey was submitted by Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity for the Big Give’s Photo Challenge Prize.

The competition looks to “celebrate the amazing difference charities are making across communities and the power of storytelling through the lens”, according to the match funder.

This year’s theme was “your narrative in a frame” and asked charities to “capture the essence of their impactful work” though a single image.

This year there were more than 300 entries.

Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity has been handed £2,000 for achieving first place.

“This photo shows dignity and humour in the face of adversity, it's beautifully simple, well-composed and intriguing,” said the judges about the hospital charity’s entry, depicting a young patient smiling while walking down a corridor with a drip.

“This portrait suggests a normality in an unusual circumstance, a contradiction that shows great insight.”

Second placed Mustard Seed Project Kenya won £1,000, while third placed Open Homes Nottingham won £500.

Our first-place winner, taking home £2000, is @Bham_Childrens, with credits to Kris Askey! 🎉✨

The judges thought this outstanding photo captured dignity and humour in the face of adversity. It's beautifully simple, well-composed, and truly intriguing.

#BigPhotoChallenge2024 pic.twitter.com/qM4BfaRHmG

— Big Give (@BigGive) July 30, 2024

“It has been an absolute pleasure to review the submissions for this photo competition,” said Big Give director Alex Day.

“We had a huge number of entries and I've been absolutely blown away by the quality. Not only are the photos incredibly moving, joyful, inspiring, they beautifully represent the amazing organisations we support and the impact we enable.”

Big Give trustee Nicola Reed added: “The quality of the submissions was exceptional, making it difficult to narrow down to just a few winners.

“The creativity and narrative strength of each photograph were impressive. It was evident that a lot of thought and heart went into every entry, making the decision process both tough and fulfilling.

“Each photograph offered a unique window into the incredible work of the charities, showcasing not just their missions but the human stories behind them."

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