Gold Award: Achieving excellence
The Gold award is for employers who have embedded mental health into their policies and practices. These organisations show a long-term and in-depth commitment to staff mental health.
- Advocacy Focus
- Amgen
- B2M Solutions
- BAM Nuttall
- Bridgend College
- Companies House
- Crown Commercial Service
- Dr Challoner's Grammar School
- DWP CFCD
- Electric Square
- Enigen UK Ltd
- Experian
- Fleetcor UK
- Forsters LLP
- Historic England
- LSI Architects
- M&S Bank
- Matrix Chambers
- Medialab Group
- Moixa - now part of Lunar Energy
- Molson Coors
- Office for National Statistics
- Reinsurance Group of America
- RHP Group
- Simply Business
- School of Healthcare Enterprise and Innovation
- Texere Publishing
- The Creative Engagement Group
- Volt Europe Limited
- Wigmore Hall
Number one employer in Gold: Advocacy Focus
- Advocacy Focus
- BAM Nuttall
- BDO Services Limited
- Boleyn Trust
- Bridgend College
- Dr Challoner's Grammar School
- Electric Square
- Eli Lilly and Company
- Historic England
- HM Land Registry
- JTI
- Lendlease Europe LTD
- LSI Architects
- Molson Coors Beverage Company
- Nationwide Building Society
- Nestle Purina UK Commercial operations Ltd
- Office for National Statistics and UK Statistics Authority
- Reinsurance Group of America
- Siderise Insulation Ltd
- Simply Business
- Sky Betting and Gaming
- Somers Town Community Association
- The Creative Engagement Group
- The Intellectual Property Office
- Waddesdon CE School
- Wessex Institute - University of Southampton
- Wycombe High School Academies Trust
Number one employer in Gold: LSI Architects
- Advocacy Focus
- Beyond
- Bridgend College
- Cancer Care
- Department of Health and Social Care - Professional Regulation Branch
- Dr Challoner's Grammar School
- Environment Agency
- EON
- FGH Security Ltd
- Healthcare RM
- Historic England
- Jacobs Engineering
- Kokoro
- Lendlease
- LSI Architects
- Molson Coors
- Mount Anvil
- Nestle Purina
- Simply Business
- Ubisoft Reflections and Ubisoft Leamington
- Wessex Institute - University of Southampton
Number one employer in Gold: Mount Anvil
Mount Anvil are the first small organisation to achieve the top gold score in the Index cycle.
- Barod
- Beyond
- CancerCare
- Dr Challoner's Grammar School
- E.ON UK PLC
- The Environment Agency
- Historic England
- Intellectual Property Office
- Laing O'Rourke
- Lendlease
- LSI Architects
- Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
- Morgan Sindall Construction and Infrastructure Ltd
- Mount Anvil Ltd
- Office of the Public Guardian
Number one employer in Gold: Lendlease
- CancerCare
- Companies House
- Dr Challoner's Grammar School
- The Environment Agency
- Historic England
- Intertrust Guernsey
- Jacobs Engineering Group
- LSI Architects LLP
- RBC Wealth Management
Number one employer in gold: The Environment Agency
Welsh number one Gold employer: Companies House
Companies House are the first employer in Wales to achieve a gold award in our Workplace Wellbeing Index.
Number one employer in Gold: Environment Agency
Silver award: Achieving impact
The Silver award is given to employers who have made real achievements in promoting staff mental health. They are organisations who have demonstrated progress and impact to staff mental health over time.
- Attwells Solicitors LLP
- Awen Cultural Trust
- Aylesbury Grammar School
- Big Society Capital
- ChandlerKBS
- Cooper, Moss, Rutland LLP
- Crown Prosecution Service
- Dentsu
- DLRC Ltd
- Edelman
- Environment Agency
- Ferguson PLC
- Frasers Management (UK) Limited
- FGH Security Ltd
- Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies
- FutureLearn
- General Pharmaceutical Council
- Hewlett Packard Enterprise
- Highway Traffic Management
- Home Office
- Incubeta
- Martin Currie Investment Management Limited
- National Grid
- NS&I
- Punch Pubs & Co
- RBSL
- Results UK
- Rohlig UK Ltd
- Roxor Gaming/Anzo Group
- Sandringham Primary School
- Severn Trent Green Power
- St Paul's School
- Stantec UK Ltd
- UKTV
- Vantage Academy Trust
- Waterman Aspen
- Wickes
- Wycombe High School Academies trust
- A Wilderness Way Ltd
- Aldermore Group
- AQA
- Awen Cultural Trust
- Cabinet Office
- Cadent
- Care Quality Commission
- Competition and Markets Authority
- COWI UK
- Crown Commercial Services
- Deloitte
- Department for Education
- Direct Rail Services
- FGH Security Ltd
- Fleetcor UK
- Forsters LLP
- Frasers Management (UK) Limited
- Generation Investment Management
- High Speed Training
- Highway Traffic Management
- HMRC
- Houses of Parliament Restoration and Renewal Programme
- International Nuclear Services
- Lily's Kitchen
- Linwood School
- Low Level Waste Repository Ltd
- M&S Bank
- Magnox to Magnox Ltd
- Martin Currie Investment Management Limited
- Moore Kingston Smith LLP
- National Grid
- National Museum of Wales - Amgueddfa Cymru
- NDA Corporate Centre
- Northern Trust
- NS&I
- Radioactive Waste Management
- Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land (RBSL)
- RED Engineering
- Sellafield Ltd
- St Helen's Catholic Primary School
- SWAP Internal Audit Services
- The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
- Tokio Marine Kiln
- Unicef UK
- Volt Europe Limited
- Ward Security
- Waterman Aspen
- American Express
- AkzoNobel
- BAM Nuttall (WWS)
- BDO Services Ltd
- Boleyn Trust
- Capgemini
- Companies House
- COWI
- Crunch
- Crown Prosecution Service
- Department for Education
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs
- EDF
- Emerald Group
- Forsters
- GCHQ
- Football Association
- HMRC
- Laing O'Rourke
- Marie Curie Hospice Newcastle
- MediaCom
- MIELI Mental Health Finland
- Millwood Servicing Ltd
- Moore Kingston Smith LLP
- M&S Bank
- Nationwide
- Natural England
- Northern Trust
- NS&I
- ONS
- Osborne
- Reinsurance Group of America
- Phoenix Group
- Skinner's School
- Sky Betting and Gaming
- St Paul's School
- The Creative Engagement Group
- Transport for Wales
- Volt Europe Limited
- Waddesdon CofE School
- Wigmore Hall
- Wycombe High School Academies Trust
- BAM Nuttall
- BDO Services Limited
- Bridgend College
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
- COWI UK
- Deloitte
- Department for Exiting the EU
- England Athletics
- FGH Security Limited
- Fidelity International
- Forsters LLP
- Hargreaves Lansdown
- HB Projects Limited
- HM Land Registry
- Innocent Drinks
- IPSA
- Jacobs Engineering Group
- KPMG
- Matrix Chambers
- Mediatonic Limited
- Molson Coors Brewing Company
- Nationwide
- NHS North East Essex Clinical Commissioning Group
- Northern Trust
- Office for National Statistics
- Osborne Limited
- Oxfordshire Mind
- Penguin Random House
- PepsiCo UK
- Sandringham Primary School
- Softwire
- Stonewall Equality Limited
- The Creative Engagement Group
- The Health Insurance Group
- The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
- The Planning Inspectorate
- Wessex Institute
- William Davies Primary School
- Wycombe High School
- American Express
- British Land
- British Library
- Broadgate Estates
- Capgemini UK
- Capita Transformation
- Deloitte
- Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
- E.ON UK PLC
- Foreign and Commonwealth Office
- Goodlord
- HMRC Benefits and Credits
- Internet Advertising Bureau
- ITN
- Jagex
- KPMG
- Laing O'Rourke
- Matrix Chambers
- MI5
- Public Health England
- Rare Ltd
- Severn Trent
- Solent Mind
- Stonewall Equality Limited
Bronze award: Achieving change
The Bronze award is given to employers who have started their journey to better mental health at work. They are organisations who have developed and implemented initiatives that promote positive mental health for staff.
- Animal And Plant Health Agency
- Bay Medical Group
- Belazu Ingredient Company
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council (BCP)
- British Council
- Coller Capital
- Computacenter
- Connect Assist
- D3T Studio
- Digital Detox
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Holymead Primary School
- Hospiscare
- Hounslow Council
- InterQuest Group Limited
- Kuehne + Nagel
- LiveScore Group
- London Communications Agency
- Marks & Clerk
- Medicines Health and Regulatory Agency
- MSI Reproductive Choices
- MSS
- Museum of London
- National Children's Bureau
- Network Rail Southern Region
- Pen Test Partners LLP
- Royal Star & Garter Homes
- Sandringham School
- SGN
- Smartdesc
- Solace Women's Aid
- Somerset Skills and Learning
- St Modwen Properties
- Tate
- Waterman Group Plc
- YMU Group
- Yusen Logistics (UK) Ltd
- Age UK East London
- Albany Academy
- Atos
- Aylesbury Grammar School
- Bay Medical Group
- Cabot Carbon Ltd
- CCLA Investment Management Ltd
- Coller Capital
- Cotswold Archaeology
- Edelman
- Enigen UK Ltd
- Focus Solutions Group Ltd
- FutureLearn
- HM Inspectorate of Probation
- Hospiscare
- Isio
- Jet Plant Hire Limited
- PerfectHome
- Poynton Bradbury Wynter Cole Architects
- Rohlig UK Ltd
- Stonewall
- Studio Gobo
- Texere Publishing
- Adatis Consulting Limited
- Anthony Nolan
- AWE PLC
- Babcock International (Education Division)
- BAE Systems
- Bowdon Preparatory School
- Cotswold Archaeology
- DP World Southampton
- Education and Training Foundation
- Electric Square
- Essence Global
- Forest Research
- Hoare Lea
- Highway Traffic Management
- IPSA
- JCDecaux
- Linwood School
- Museum of Wales
- Network Rail - Wessex Route
- Metropolitan Police Service - South Area
- Park High School
- Raven Housing Trust
- Swim England
- TrueLayer
- ZappiStore
- AkzoNobel UK
- BKL Chartered Accountants
- British Council
- Brother International Europe Limited
- CIL Management Consultants
- Clifford Chance
- Cotswold Archaeology
- Crunch
- Dementia UK
- Forestry Commission
- Hertfordshire Mind Network
- HMP Askham Grange
- HMP New Hall
- HMRC, Customer Services Group
- Home Office
- Internet Advertising Bureau
- ITN
- JTI
- Kingston Smith
- Legal Ombudsman
- Milliken Industrials Limited
- National Physical Laboratory
- NS&I
- Office of Rail and Road
- Park Community School
- RGA UK Services Limited
- Simply Business
- St Hugh's School
- Treatt
- Volt Europe Ltd
- Waddesdon Church of England School
- Wates Group
- Wigmore Hall
- Barnardo's
- BDO Services Ltd
- Bridgend College
- Celtic Vacuum Ltd
- Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton
- Barod
- East Cheshire NHS Trust
- EDF Energy
- Forsters LLP
- Lloyd's
- MediaCom
- Morgan Sindall Construction and Infrastructure LtdMorgan Sindall
- Mount Anvil Ltd
- Natural England
- NHS North East Essex Clinical Commissioning Group
- Northern Trust
- Osborne Ltd
- Place2Be
- Royal Society of Chemistry
- St Paul's School
- St Thomas of Canterbury School
- Trivallis
- Welsh Ambulance Services NHS Trust
- Willis Towers Watson
- B3Living
- Barnardo's
- Cancer Care
- Dr Challoner's Grammar School
- Foreign and Commonwealth Office
- Haringey Council
- Historic England
- HMRC Benefits and Credits Operations
- Jagex Limited
- Jaguar Land Rover
- Laing O'Rourke
- LSI Architects LLP
- Morgan Sindall
- Needlers Limited
- PepsiCo UK
- Rowan Alba Limited
- The Honourable Society of the Inner Temple
Committed to Action
This award acknowledges the efforts of those employers who have committed to addressing mental health in the workplace. These organisations are at the start of their journey.
- Age UK East London
- Assura PLC
- Atos
- Epsomedical Ltd
- Gerald Edelman
- intu
- Macc
- Moving Picture Company
- Nerudia LTD
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Pickering Group
- RESULTS UK
- ROK Regal Construction
- The Federation of Manor Mead and Walton Leigh Schools
- The Retreat
- Yusen Logistics (UK) Ltd
- Age UK East London
- Assura PLC
- Atos
- Epsomedical Ltd
- Gerald Edelman
- intu
- Macc
- Moving Picture Company
- Nerudia LTD
- Nursing and Midwifery Council
- Pickering Group
- RESULTS UK
- ROK Regal Construction
- The Federation of Manor Mead and Walton Leigh Schools
- The Retreat
- Yusen Logistics (UK) Ltd
Employee Recognition Awards
Our Employee Recognition Awards honour 4 outstanding people who lead the way in mental health in the workplace.
Senior Leader Award
A senior level staff member who has made a significant impact championing the cause of mental health.
Karen Campbell-White, Deputy Director, Office of National Statistics
For having the drive and excellence of leadership in the workplace. Striving for inclusion, going above and beyond to create a safe space for colleagues to share their personal experiences. Karen’s achievements did not go unnoticed.
Special commendation: Peter McCurry, Human Resources Director, Network Rail
Greg Baldwin, Managing Director, Highway Traffic Management
For raising awareness of how important mental health is, getting involved with staff out on the road as well as in the office. Greg was selected as winner not only for his achievements in the company, but within the wider industry.
Special commendation: Margaret Mousley, Deputy Director, HM Revenue and Customs
Justine Hodgkinson, CEO, Advocacy Focus
For transforming Advocacy Focus' culture into a friendly and supportive environment. Justine continually works to raise awareness of female health issues and has created a focus feedback group for members of staff going through the menopause and perimenopause.
Special commendation: Simon Humphries, EU Transition Manager for Future Farming Programme, Natural England
Lara Pechard from Norwich School
For championing mental health, paving the way for a higher level of open discussion and awareness of personal and difficult periods experienced by pupils and colleagues.
Gail McCourt from RBC Wealth Management
For her strategic focus on driving better business outcomes through wellbeing leading to safer, healthier, more productive and happier staff.
Line Manager Award
A manager who has had a positive impact supporting the mental health of an individual or team they manage.
Richard Davies, HR Business Partner, BAM Nuttall
For going above and beyond in supporting staff who experience poor mental health. Including taking time to visit them in hospital and supporting them to come back to work and researching their mental health needs. An unsung hero.
Special commendation: Ann McCormack, Head of Business Performance, British Council
John McCabe, Litigation Manager, HM Revenue and Customs
For making every effort to support, engage and connect, promote wellbeing and highlight the importance of maintaining good mental health. Their humanity and genuine concern is very apparent and they regularly check in with colleagues who live alone and are isolated.
Special commendation: Nikki Dowell, Head of Patent Examining Group EX05, Intellectual Property Office
Brian Standen, Field Manager, EDF
For always being proactive in his support, calling staff when they need help and advice. Brian's mental health attitude promotes 'thinking outside the box' which in turn helps his staff solve issues that are not standard. With Brian's help it is done in a safe way.
Special commendations
- David Clayton, Head of Funding Communications and Support Unit, Education and Skills Funding
- Sarah Bastan-Hagh, Senior Manager ITT Candidate Experience, Department for Education
Gary Hage from Nationwide Building Society
For listening in just the right way, never asking too much, but always providing a caring ear. And for bringing their consideration for employee wellbeing to the forefront of everything.
Neil Longden from the Environment Agency
For creating an environment that sends a powerful message to everyone that nothing is more important than our mental health.
Wellbeing Lead Award
An employee who has had a positive impact in safeguarding mental health and wellbeing.
Natalie Dinnick, Wellbeing Lead, Companies House
For being so open and honest about their own experiences, and using this to connect with staff members who may be struggling. For offering care and empathy to everyone who needs them, and organising for mental health training across the organisation.
Special commendation: Callum Kennelly, Partnerships Manager, Incubeta
Liam Payne, Research Manager, Radioactive Waste Management
For establishing and leading the RWM Mental Health and Wellbeing team to raise awareness, open conversations and ensure support is in place at RWM. Liam has a passion for ensuring everyone is not negatively impacted by work. He leads the mental health and wellbeing team alongside a technical research ‘day job’.
Special commendation: Phil Coleman, Technician, Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum Wales
Katrina Parsons, HR Manager, LSI Architects
For being the driving force behind LSI's initiative to prioritise mental health and place greater emphasis on the concept of wellbeing. Katrina has a passion for raising the profile of mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
Special commendation: Natassa Hemmings, HR Manager, Hoare and Lea
Roxanne Thorpe from Mount Anvil
For improving attitudes towards mental health, increasing employee awareness and knowledge, making changes to policies and procedures, running training and campaigns, presentations and events.
Emily Garnett from Morgan Sindall
For being a driving force regarding mental health and wellbeing, using her own personal experiences to reach out to everyone.
Wellbeing Champion Award
An employee that goes above and beyond to tackle stigma in their workplace.
Highly commended: Gwen McLeod, Senior Equality, Diversion and Inclusion Consultant, British Council
Donna Smith, National Resourcing Manager, Isio
For setting up the mental health network, introducing a timetable of events, organising the “This Is Me” campaign and becoming a voice for mental health and wellbeing.
Special commendation: Andrew Cartwright, Engagement and Training Manager, Focus Solutions
Paul Ryan, Scientist, AWE
For talking openly about his own experiences with OCD to audiences at all levels within the organisation. Paul has had an impact across the company, hosting exercise group and chat sessions which are having a huge impact within the business.
Special commendation: Katie Pether, Recruitment Lead Digital, Department for Education
Karen Cooke and Edmund Walsh from Hargreaves Lansdown
For being instrumental in changing the culture and stigma surrounding mental health, changing and developing policies and helping all levels of the organisation understand what this means.
Jessica Carmody from KPMG
For promoting mental health within the business, leading fantastic workshops and events, sharing her personal story and inspiring senior leaders to get involved.
Employee Champion: Heidi Kirkby
Heidi Kirkby, Wellbeing Coordinator at HMRC Benefits and Credits, won our Employee Wellbeing Champion award for her work raising awareness and changing attitudes towards mental health.
Senior Wellbeing Champion: Carole Black
Carole Black, Assistant Headteacher at Dr. Challoner's Grammar School, won our Senior Wellbeing Champion award for leading the way in making wellbeing a priority for staff and students.
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