Forward Carers has been recognised in the SE100 Index 2025 as one of the UK’s Top 100 Social Enterprises.

The SE100, created by Pioneers Post and NatWest Social & Community Capital, highlights outstanding UK-based social enterprises making a measurable difference in society while running resilient, values-led businesses.

The application process has consistently served as a valuable tool for growth, challenging the social enterprise to reflect honestly on how they capture and demonstrate impact while strengthening governance, accountability and inclusion across the organisation.

Forward Carers did not opt to apply last year, instead focusing on internal development. They expanded ways to measure impact, built the  carers voice co-production group, and explored environmental ambitions.

Meanwhile, they have also been shortlisted as a finalist in the SE100 Social Business Awards in the Diversity Pioneer category.

The Diversity Pioneer category recognises social enterprises demonstrating real leadership in advancing equity, diversity and inclusion.

The accolade reflects on a core belief embedded in organisations 10-year strategy: “Listening to the voice of Carers ensures we meet the needs of and are accessible to all Carers.”

Over the past year, they have worked to embed this principle by shaping workplace culture through equality focus groups, inclusive recruitment, staff training, and creating safe spaces for reflective dialogue.

Anna Smith, executive manager at Forward Carers said: “We’d like to thank the unpaid Carers at the heart of Forward Carers — especially our Carers Voice participants, Carer Ambassadors and community partners — for their ongoing insight, honesty and challenge.

“Thanks also to our Delivery Partners and team members, whose passion, skill and care create the foundations for everything we do.”