National health and social care charity Making Space, based in Warrington, employs more than 1,000 people across the country. This year’s award went to Kim Clibery and Heidi Francis, support worker team leaders at Hollymere Extra Care. (Image: Making Space.) Alongside their Making Space win, Kim and Heidi have also been shortlisted for the Housing with Care Award at the prestigious 2025 Great British Care Awards, North West Region. The Diversity and Inclusion Award, sponsored by Countrywide Healthcare, recognises individuals or teams who value everyone, celebrate differences and create safe, inclusive environments built on respect and openness.