Project Innovation – My Support Money
The project “My Support Money” helps people understand their Individual Service Funds (ISFs) using simple tools, real-life examples and peer support so they can feel more confident and have more control over their support.
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Going the Extra Mile – Barbara Topping
Why she won:
Barbara Topping is a valued member of the Newcastle Advisory Group and she helps improve services for people with a learning disability and autistic people.
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Rising Star – Connor Lerwill
Why he won:
Connor is an autistic young person who started dancing seven years ago and has just earned a place at dance college. Now he supports new dancers and helps people feel included. ⭐
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Charity of the Year – Little SENDsations
Why they won:
Little SENDsations is a charity that supports children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), including those with complex needs and profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD). ⭐
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Provider of the Year – Bluebell Apartments
Why they won:
Sian Savage and her team at Bluebell Apartments have won this award for providing tailored support to people in the Durham area who are at risk of hospital admission. ⭐
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Partner of the Year – Melanie Ward and Adele Jackson from Harrogate and District NHS FT
Why they won:
Adele and Melanie won this award for co‑producing the Getting My Health Right For Me workshops and using their free time to do so. ⭐
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Advocacy Organisation of the Year – Winner: People Focused Group
Why they won:
People Focused Group in Doncaster is peer‑led and puts lived experience at the centre. Every member helps & is supported—building trust, hope, and empowerment. ⭐
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Volunteer of the Year – Winner: Abigail Garvey
This award celebrates volunteers who make a difference.
Why she won:
Abigail is a volunteer playworker at Darlington Association on Disability. She loves giving back and making kids smile⭐
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Gary Stark Citizenship Award – Anthony Howden, Sam Sellers and Jayne Miles
This award celebrates people who speak up for fairness and rights.
Why they won:
They co-produced a series of workshops called Getting My Health Right for Me.⭐
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On Friday 14th November 2025 we held the first ever Inclusion North CIC Awards & Gala.
Nearly 200 people came together across to celebrate inclusion.
The night was led by people with lived experience. Thank you to everyone who supported or joined us.
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