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AWARDS, MILESTONES, RECOGNITION & WINS

Celebrating Milestones, Recognition & Collective Community Wins....

At Empowered To Thrive CIC, every recognition we receive is a reflection of the powerful community that stands behind us and beside us. While awards aren't what drive us, they are a beautiful reminder that the work we’re doing matters. These moments of recognition highlight the dedication, heart, and hard graft poured in by our team, volunteers, and supporters. They show that creating safe, inclusive spaces for people to heal, grow, and thrive is being seen, and that ripples of change are being felt. 

QUALITY IN ACTION AWARD: THRIVING IN TAMESIDE

We’re absolutely over the moon to have officially received our Quality in Action Award from Action Together. This isn’t just a certificate on the wall, it’s a Gold Standard seal of approval that shows we’re not only passionate about what we do, but that we’re doing it properly, safely, and with real integrity
 

The QiAA recognises the care, safeguarding, governance, and structure behind the scenes. This is the stuff that matters just as much as the heart and soul we pour into every session, project, event & person who joins our community.

 

The Quality in Action Award covers these key areas:

  • Organisational Governance – How you run your group, what your aims are and how you make decisions.

  • Safeguarding – How you ensure the safety of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

  • Safer recruitment and staffing – How you recruit, train and supervise your staff and volunteers.

  • Health and Safety – How you make sure your activities are safe and that you have things in place in case things go wrong.

  • Equal Opportunities – How you make sure that you are inclusive and welcoming.

  • Promotion and Partnerships – How you work with others and involve your beneficiaries in your decision making.

  • Finance – How you look after your money and funding.

 

For us, this award isn’t just a box ticked, it’s a real moment of pride. It’s a recognition that behind the passion of empowering women to become their best selves, there’s also care, safeguarding, structure, and a commitment to doing things properly.

"Huge thanks to Jonathan & Sian from Action Together, who have been amazing throughout the last couple of years, always there to answer questions and guide us with patience and support"
 

"This award means the world to us and reflects the hard work of our whole team and volunteers. We’re so proud to receive this recognition and can’t wait to keep growing, evolving and empowering our community to THRIVE!"

We’re genuinely honoured to receive the QiAA and grateful to Action Together for being such a steady, encouraging presence behind the scenes. It feels good to know the work we’re doing is backed by that Gold Standard seal of approval and this is just the beginning for us!”.

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YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AWARD 2025

We’re incredibly proud to share that our youngest volunteer, Ellie Halpin, has been awarded the High Sheriff Young Citizen of the Year Award 2025! Out of hundreds of nominations across Greater Manchester, Ellie was one of just ten young people chosen, a true testament to her heart, dedication, and impact.
 

From day one, Ellie has brought compassion, kindness, and strength to our community. Her work has supported others through tough times and helped raise awareness around mental health and suicide, you truly deserve this amazing recognition. It was a privilege to hear the inspiring stories of all the young winners on the night. Ellie, you are a shining example of what it means to lead with heart, and we couldn’t be prouder. 

TAMESIDE BUSINESS AWARDS 2025

We are absolutely over the moon to have been named Winners of the Active Business Award at the Tameside Business Awards 2025! 🏆 From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone who has supported us on this journey, from the incredible individuals who attend our events, to our dedicated volunteers, partners, funders, and wider community. This award is a celebration of the thousands of lives touched by our mission to make movement meaningful, inclusive, and empowering through adventure lifestyle therapy.
 

What started with two people and one walk has grown into a powerful movement promoting physical activity, mental wellbeing, and connection for all. To be recognised in this way means everything and reminds us why we do what we do. 

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PRIDE OF TAMESIDE AWARDS 2025

We’re incredibly proud to share that Live Great Adventures CIC has been named a finalist in the Pride of Tameside Awards 2025! To be recognised for our work in the community is a huge honour and to stand alongside so many other inspiring organisations making a real difference across Tameside is truly humbling.
 

This recognition reflects the heart and hard work of our team, volunteers, and community, those who show up, support others, and believe in the power of connection, adventure, and mental wellbeing.

Thank you to everyone who’s been part of our journey so far. We’re absolutely buzzing to be part of this celebration and can’t wait to share the night with some incredible changemakers 💚

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