Emmaus North East has been recognised for its dedication to staff wellbeing and fostering a positive workplace culture after achieving the Shine Advanced Award from the North East Combined Authority.
The award follows a successful accreditation process that recognises organisations demonstrating exceptional commitment to promoting health, wellbeing, and employee support within the workplace.
Emmaus North East, which supports people affected by homelessness across the region, was commended for its continued efforts to create a supportive, inclusive, and welcoming environment for staff, volunteers, and companions.
The Shine accreditation scheme encourages organisations to build healthier workplaces by focusing on key areas such as mental health, physical wellbeing, inclusion, and employee support. Achieving the Advanced Award reflects Emmaus North East’s strong commitment to these values and the positive work taking place throughout the organisation.
Ruth Parker, CEO of Emmaus North East said: “We are delighted to receive the Shine Advanced Award. Supporting wellbeing is incredibly important to us and we are proud to have created an environment where people feel valued, supported, and able to thrive.
This recognition reflects the hard work and dedication of our whole team and our continued commitment to making Emmaus North East a positive place to work and be part of.”
Emmaus North East provides delivers a range of community initiatives designed to create lasting social impact across the North East. Through its social enterprise, charity shops, training opportunities, and projects such as Lucie’s Laundry, Emmaus North East supports individuals in developing skills, building confidence, and accessing opportunities that help improve long-term wellbeing and independence.
The charity also continues to support local communities by providing affordable and sustainable services while helping reduce social exclusion and create opportunities for people to rebuild their lives with dignity, confidence, and a sense of belonging.
Emmaus North East continues to work closely with local communities, partners, and supporters across the region to create lasting positive impact both within the organisation and throughout the wider community.
Further information about the charity can be found on their website.
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