Double award win for Preston Inspiring Minds team at national charity awards

Two colleagues from Inspiring Minds, a Preston-based supported living service, are celebrating national recognition after winning top prizes at the Making Space Colleague Awards 2025.

- Jacquie Atherton

Inspiring Minds helps people with enduring mental health concerns along their rehabilitation pathway by combining accommodation with personalised levels of care and support. The service focuses on building confidence and skills so people can move towards independent living.

The Making Space Colleague Awards shine a spotlight on individuals and teams who inspire others, go above and beyond expectations and make a real difference to the people they support.

National health and social care charity Making Space, based in Warrington, employs more than 1,000 people nationwide. This year, over 200 employees were nominated by colleagues, with winners announced at a gala ceremony at The Edwardian hotel, Manchester. Finalists enjoyed a three-course lunch sponsored by businesses from across the country before the trophies were presented.