Being recognised for the work we do is something we are proud to shout about. We have consistently been finalists and winners at the most prestigious care industry award ceremonies over the past several years. We also carry several important accreditations that reflect our commitment to the people we support and our staff.
Disability Confident
Mindful Employer
Mental Health Workplace Charter
CHAS certificate of accreditation 2024
Finalist – Doncaster Business Awards – Third Sector Organisation of the Year 2020/21
2020 Finalist in the Care Employer Award as part of the Great British Care Awards – Yorkshire and Humber
2018 Finalist – ‘Positive Behaviour Support Award’ – Jonathan and Christine Reid – National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards
2018 Finalist – ‘Making a Difference Award’ – Lynda Smith – National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards
2017 Winner – ‘Dementia Carer Award’ – Andrew Cole – Great British Care Awards
2017 Finalist – ‘Great Autism Practice’ – West Yorkshire Team – The National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards
2016 Finalist – ‘Breaking Down Barriers’ – Avalink – The National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards
2016 Finalist – ‘Outstanding Contribution’ – Mary and Daniel Boyle – Wirral Shared Lives Carers – The National Learning Disabilities and Autism Awards
2015 Finalist – ‘Employer of the Year’ – The Avalon Group – Harrogate Business Awards
2015 Finalist – ‘Employee of the Year’ – James Plummer – Harrogate Business Awards
2015 Finalist – ‘Excellence in Training’ – The Avalon Group – Independent Specialist Care Awards
2014 Winner ‘Carers of the Year’ – Denis and Linda Birkin – Doncaster Shared Lives carers – Pride of Doncaster Awards
2014 Finalist ‘Care Employer of the Year’ – The Avalon Group – Great British Care Awards
2014 Finalist ‘Registered Homecare Manager’ – York/Doncaster Locality Manager Bev Wilson – Great British Care Awards
2014 Finalist ‘Putting People First’ Kath O’Brien – Wirral Shared Lives carer – Great British Care Awards
2014 Finalist ‘Autistic Spectrum Services’ The Avalon Group’s Scarborough delivery team Independent Specialist Care Awards
2013 Winner ‘Training and Dissemination of Good Practice’ The Avalon Group’s Inclusive Learning and Development Team Independent Specialist Care Awards
2012 Finalist ‘Putting People First / Personalisation Award’ Avalon Dewsbury Great British Care Awards
2012 Finalist ‘Community Group of the Year’ Out and About Group / The Avalon Group Craven Community Champions Awards 2012
2012 Winner ‘Making A Difference’ Robert, Michelangelo’s Mates / The Avalon Group trainee and learner at Leeds College of Building Leeds Apprenticeship Awards
2011 Winner ‘Best Company Website of the Year’ The Avalon Group Ackrill Media Group Business Award
2011 Winner ‘Employee of the Year’ James Mackenzie, The Garden Gang / The Avalon Group Ackrill Media Group Business Awards
2011 Finalist ‘Employer of the Year’ The Avalon Group Ackrill Media Group Business Awards
2011 Finalist ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ Group CEO Angelena Fixter Independent Specialist Care Awards
2010-11 Finalist ‘Work Placement of the Year’ The Avalon Group National Council for Work Experience Awards
2010 Finalist ‘Outstanding Contribution to Social Care’ Group CEO Angelena Fixter Great British Care Awards
2010 Finalist ‘Social Enterprise of the Year’ The House of Avalon / The Avalon Group Startups Awards
2010 Winner ‘Carer of the Year’ Joan Martin, Avalon Freedom volunteer / community hero Harrogate District Volunteer Oscars
2009 Winner ‘Most Effective Partnership’ Michelangelo’s Mates and East North East Homes Leeds National Federation of ALMOs
2009 Finalist ‘Best Support Team’ The Avalon Group’s Floating Support in Teesside Great British Care Awards
2008 Winner ‘Best In-House Training Provider / Assessment Centre’ The Avalon Group Skills for Care Accolades
2007 Finalist ‘Best Company Website of the Year’ The Avalon Group Ackrill Media Group Business Award
2007 Winner ‘Not for Profit and Voluntary Sector Director of the Year’ Group CEO Angelena Fixter Institute of Directors
2006 Finalist ‘Best In-House Training Provider / Assessment Centre’ The Avalon Group Skills for Care Accolades
