Future Retirement Success
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Investing
  • Stocks
  • Politics
  • Business
  • Investing
  • Stocks

Future Retirement Success

Business

Disability Smart Awards 2025 winners announced: Celebrating innovation in disability inclusion

by April 30, 2025
April 30, 2025
Disability Smart Awards 2025 winners announced: Celebrating innovation in disability inclusion

Organisations and individuals working to remove barriers and improve the lives of disabled people were honoured last night at the Business Disability Forum’s Disability Smart Awards 2025 in London.

Now in its 11th year, the event was sponsored by global law firm Freshfields and co-hosted by Business Disability Forum ambassador and broadcaster Simon Minty.

The awards, which recognise achievements across sectors and organisations of all sizes, highlighted innovative projects in accessible design, inclusive recruitment, customer experience, and technology. This year’s event also marked 30 years since the Disability Discrimination Act and 15 years since the Equality Act came into force.

Diane Lightfoot, CEO of Business Disability Forum, said: “Although we have a long way to go to be a truly inclusive global society, our Disability Smart Award winners and finalists show how innovation around disability inclusion can drive positive change for everyone. A fear of getting it wrong is often one of the biggest barriers—but our winner stories demonstrate what can be achieved when organisations make disability inclusion a priority.”

2025 Disability Smart Award Winners:

Disability Smart Leader Award – Georgina Colman, Purpl Discounts, for launching the UK’s first disabled discount platform.

Diversity and Inclusion Professional – Neil Eustice, KPMG UK, for decades of accessibility leadership.

Accessible Built Environment – RNIB, for pioneering the PAS 6463 accessibility standard at its London HQ.

Technology – Unilever, for its new scanning and QR code packaging tech designed for all users.

Procurement – Arts Council England, for embedding inclusion in the cultural and creative sector.

Inclusive Workplace Experience (250+ employees) – Ofgem, for its digital ‘Optimal Working Passport’.

Inclusive Workplace Experience (up to 250 employees) – Inkfire, for championing flexible working and mentoring other small businesses.

Inclusive Recruitment – Enterprise East Group CIC, for its ‘Inclusion and Thrive’ supported employment programme.

Inclusive Communication Campaign – London Borough of Lambeth, for its ‘Accessible Lambeth: Blue Badge Awareness & Action’ campaign.

Inclusive Customer Experience (250+ employees) – Alexandra Park and Palace, for transforming access to a Grade II-listed venue.

Inclusive Customer Experience (up to 250 employees) – Mobility in Motion, for a user-first approach to automotive accessibility.

Global Disability Inclusion – Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, for its ‘Accessibility Matrix’ workplace inclusion tool.

Inclusive Product Design – Cambridge School Classics Project and Cambridge University Press & Assessment, for an accessible Latin course designed for diverse learning needs.

Helen Ouseley, Global Head of Culture & Community at Freshfields, said: “We’re proud to support the Disability Smart Awards and celebrate the innovative work being done across so many different sectors. These winners are helping to create a more inclusive society for disabled people.”

Co-host Simon Minty added: “Every year, I’m inspired by the creative and practical ways people are making inclusion happen. The awards are a great reminder of how much is being achieved—and how much more we can still do.”

The Business Disability Forum will continue to share learnings from the winning projects throughout the year to help other organisations replicate success and improve outcomes for disabled people.

Read more:
Disability Smart Awards 2025 winners announced: Celebrating innovation in disability inclusion

0
FacebookTwitterGoogle +Pinterest
previous post
Aston Martin limits US exports as Trump tariffs cloud outlook and losses narrow
next post
President Trump gave me back my life after 471 days of Hamas captivity — please save the remaining hostages

You may also like

Government to push through revenue caps for renewable...

October 10, 2022

Strategies and tips on using TikTok for business

April 22, 2024

End of cash? Barclays says record 91 per...

February 17, 2023

E-scooters legislation delays criticised by safety campaigners

November 8, 2023

Jay Modi Discusses Launching Several Successful Businesses Throughout...

October 7, 2022

Amazon profits nearly triple as company reports $143.1bn...

October 27, 2023

Ofgem threatened with legal action if it doesn’t...

August 17, 2022

The Reluctant Leader: A Powerful Shift in Business...

October 25, 2024

Supply Chain Visibility Explained: Tools, Benefits, and Best...

January 27, 2025

Former BoE governor Lord King thinks austerity could...

October 24, 2022

    Get free access to all of the retirement secrets and income strategies from our experts! or Join The Exclusive Subscription Today And Get the Premium Articles Acess for Free

    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Recent Posts

    • New Cato Paper: Immigrants Cut Victimization Rates, Boost Crime Reporting

      August 26, 2025
    • ‘Dr. Strangelove with a mustache’: Bolton blasted for ‘profiteering’ off US secrets by White House advisor

      August 26, 2025
    • Fighter pilots take directions from AI in Pentagon’s groundbreaking test

      August 26, 2025
    • A Paper Tiger on Burning Flags? Not So Fast

      August 26, 2025
    • Britain’s top philanthropist Sir Chris Hohn condemns ‘cruel’ foreign aid cuts

      August 26, 2025
    • Rachel Reeves’ inheritance tax plans branded “daft” as experts warn grandparents could become “overnight tax evaders”

      August 26, 2025

    Categories

    • Business (8,886)
    • Investing (2,241)
    • Politics (16,490)
    • Stocks (3,228)
    • About us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Disclaimer: futureretirementsuccess.com, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    Copyright © 2025 futureretirementsuccess.com | All Rights Reserved