Formed in 2018 by uniting two outstanding charities, Community Links and Foundation, the health and social care provider works across the north of England to create a world where everyone matters. The organisation’s ethos, centred on its values of people, passion, integrity, and collaboration, ensures both its thousands of clients and its 535 employees are firmly at the heart of everything it does.

Inspire North excels at ensuring colleagues feel valued and supported. The Ending Racism is Everyone’s Business agenda is a clear demonstration of its commitment to equality and inclusion, encouraging employees to be their authentic selves. Wellbeing is prioritised with access to the Recovery College for mental health support and an online GP online service that addresses difficulties in accessing appointments, receiving positive feedback from staff. Furthermore, Inspire North’s status as a Disability Confident Leader is reinforced by the active Accessibility Network for peer support.

Inspire North’s development strategy is inclusive and structured, with two Future Leaders programmes and access to accredited apprenticeships in fields like Leadership and Art Therapy. Managers, in turn, are equipped with the manager's first one hundred days pack and receive monthly structured supervision. The culture of recognition is strong; the WOW nomination scheme celebrates outstanding work aligned with their values, providing monetary vouchers to winners. With a Senior Leadership Team that actively role models values and fosters open communication through Team Voice, Inspire North is a truly inspiring place to work.