Tresacare Wins First Prize at the Social Care Impact Awards

Winners in the Micro Organisation Category

We’re thrilled to share that Tresacare has been awarded First Prize in the Micro Organisation category of the inaugural Social Care Impact Awards, hosted by the Social Care Institute for Excellence (SCIE)!

Out of a highly competitive field of inspiring organisations, our work was recognised for its deep impact, authentic co-production, and commitment to care worker wellbeing – especially for women from marginalised communities.

This recognition feels especially meaningful on a personal level. When I was working in Norfolk county council as a consultant, I relied on SCIE’s guidance to understand co-production. Their resource guides were like a compass. To now be recognised by SCIE, an organisation I’ve long looked up to, for the authentic co-production at the heart of Tresacare’s work – it truly feels like a full-circle moment.

The award ceremony, held at Church House, Westminster, brought together leaders across the sector to celebrate innovation and inclusion. One powerful message echoed throughout the morning: co-production isn’t a tick-box – it’s a way of life. While some may use the word lightly, SCIE reminded us that at the core of true co-production is lived experience, shared power, and community trust.

At Tresacare, we couldn’t agree more. That’s exactly what we strive for, and we’re proud that our work stood out as an example of that vision in action. Our programmes are designed with, not just for the care workers we support – and this award affirms that commitment.

This award is also more than just a celebration. It’s an investment in our future. As part of the prize, we will receive nine days of expert consultancy and strategic training to help us scale our work, strengthen our impact, and build sustainability. We are incredibly grateful to SCIE and to the Rayne Foundation, who generously sponsored the first prize in this category.

As we took to the stage to represent Tresacare, we were reminded of how powerful micro-organisations can be in driving systemic change – especially when we centre those with lived experience. With powerful contributions from Sojan Joseph MBE, Department of Health and Social Care officials, and grassroots leaders, the event made one thing clear: change starts from the ground up.

We’re honoured to be part of that change – and proud to share this moment with our entire Tresacare community.

As we said at the awards:

“We are incredibly grateful for this support – it allows us to stand by displaced care workers and invest in the wellbeing of those holding up our care system. In a time of crisis, it helps us turn urgency into action. This recognition is a vote of confidence in our mission to care for the people who care for others.”

Huge congratulations to our fellow winners, Chitter Chatter Club and Inclusion GG, and thank you again to SCIE and the Rayne Foundation for recognising the power of small, community-rooted organisations!