Published on: 3 April 2025

Midlands Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust’s (MPFT) Organisational Development team has won Culture Initiative of the Year at the British HR Awards 2025.

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The award highlighted MPFT’s commitment to staff wellbeing and recognition. This includes the Trust’s SOOTHE framework, resources and SOOTHE Buddies, alongside its supportive spaces such as Menopause Matters and Shed Talks. It also recognised the organisation’s Leadership Super Series and Be the Difference, Long Service Awards and LOVE Unites awards.

The team was also shortlisted in the Employee Wellness Initiative of the Year category.

Alex Brett, Chief People Officer said: “I’m so thrilled the Trust has won this prestigious national award, particularly as we were up against such strong competition within the private and charity sectors.

“We’re determined to ensure that MPFT is a fantastic place to work for everyone, and this award is testament to the hard work and initiative across our organisation in helping to deliver this.”