Awards and Achievements

We are delighted to be shortlisted in the Community-Based Social Enterprise category at the UK Social Enterprise Awards 2026. 

Produced by Social Enterprise UK and Co-operatives UK, the Awards celebrate the leading lights in our sector, showcasing diversity and impact across 15 categories.  

Social enterprises are businesses that trade for a social or environmental purpose, and reinvest at least half their profits to further that mission. There are more than 100,000 social enterprises in the UK, employing 2.3 million people, and we’re delighted to be recognised as one of the best in this pioneering business movement. 

We’ll join other finalists and VIP guests at a prestigious awards ceremony at the New Century Hall in Manchester on 12th November, when the winners will be revealed. 

We’re delighted to share that Cumbria Health has once again been recognised as one of the UK’s leading social enterprises, securing a place in the prestigious NatWest SE100 Index for 2026.

Published annually by Pioneers Post, the SE100 Index celebrates social enterprises across the UK that are delivering significant social impact alongside strong organisational performance. This recognition reflects the dedication, compassion and hard work of our teams, who work every day to make a difference to patients and communities across Cumbria and beyond. From urgent and primary care services to improving access to healthcare for remote and vulnerable populations, our teams are committed to delivering healthcare that has a positive and lasting impact.

Being included in the SE100 places Cumbria Health alongside an inspiring group of organisations demonstrating how business can be a force for good.

We’re incredibly proud of this achievement and grateful to every member of our team whose contribution has helped make it possible.

In 2025, Cumbria Health received national recognition for its impact, innovation, and commitment to tackling health inequalities. We were shortlisted for Business of the Year at the BECBC Awards and for Public Sector Funded Social Enterprise of the Year at the Social Enterprise UK Awards, reflecting the strength of our mission-driven work.

At the UHUK Awards, our impact was formally celebrated with a Silver Award for Health Inequalities for Hope Haven and a Gold Award for Technological Innovation for our CVD Health Checks programme, recognising our use of technology to improve access, outcomes, and equity in healthcare.

HSJ Awards – Shortlisted for Primary and Community Care Provider of the Year. As the frontline of the NHS, Cumbria Health has continued to deliver outstanding care across PCNs, primary, and community services, even amidst the challenges of the pandemic and large-scale vaccination programmes. Through digital and hybrid service access, innovative care delivery, and strong collaboration with system partners, the team has demonstrated excellence in patient-centred care, staff wellbeing, and sustainable outcomes.

BECBC Awards – Shannon Holmes was shortlisted in the Rising Star category, celebrating her exceptional contributions and commitment to professional growth early in her career.

NatWest SE100 & Social Business Awards – Cumbria Health was proud to be listed among the Top 100 UK Social Enterprises, highlighting our impact and commitment to social value.