We are proud to celebrate another incredible achievement for Active Prospects, being recognised once again as a nationally top‑placed organisation in the Great Place to Work® 2026 rankings, and the top‑placed social care company in the UK.
We have officially been ranked 8th in the Large Employer category across all sectors, achieving outstanding results and an overall Trust Index score of 86%. This places us alongside nationally recognised companies such as NVIDIA and Lindt Chocolatiers.
This Trust Index reflects our employees’ perceptions of Active Prospects’ values, innovation, leadership, and overall engagement.
“As a care company, Active Prospects also cares for all staff – this is celebrated in many ways throughout the organisation, everyone is supported not only in their job role but as a person, and I feel that is rare in companies nowadays.” Employee survey response.
Key Highlights from the survey
Engagement: Our engagement index scores this year increased, placing us 13% above the benchmark for GPTW-accredited charities. Representing a high percentage of employees who consistently reported a positive experience at work.
“I feel the company sees all people within their workforce as a valuable part of the organisation, with everyone contributing something essential to the continuation of its goals and ethos.” Employee survey response
Values: Our Values Index score increased by 5% in comparison to 2025, placing us 20% above other GPTW-accredited charities. As our culture continues to grow, we have further developed our organisation-wide values series, recognising how colleagues live our values and reinforcing a positive, inclusive, and values-led workplace.
“We live and breathe our values. Everyone is listened to. There is lots of staff engagement to ensure employees feel valued and appreciated.” Employee survey response.
Leadership: This year our leadership effectiveness scored 88%, an increase of 5%, also placing us 14% above the benchmark for GPTW accredited charities.
“Everyone here feels part of the same team and like we’re working towards the same goal, there is no divide or internal conflict” Employee survey response.
Innovation: Our innovation score has also grown, we are now positioned 19% above the benchmark for GPTW accredited charities.
“The managerial team’s professional approach towards ensuring staff well-being is excellent; Staff are listened to and regular feedback are taken from staff to ensure progress.” Employee survey response
Detailed Insights
Our overall Trust Index score of 86% places us 3% above the top five organisations in the healthcare sector. This reflects the strong confidence colleagues have in our leadership team and in how teams work together.
A remarkable 92% of employees say they feel proud to work at Active Prospects, reflecting the meaningful impact of supporting people to lead aspiring lives.
As one colleague shared: “As a care company, it also cares for all staff… everyone is supported not only in their job role but as a person.” This culture of care is reflected in our approach to wellbeing, where we continue to grow and now sit 11% above other Great Place to Work accredited charities.
A strong sense of trust and support sits at the heart of our culture and is a key driver of the pride colleagues feel in the difference they make every day. 93% of employees tell us they feel good about the way Active Prospects contributes to the community, and 92% say they are proud of what we achieve together as an organisation.
Our value of belonging is central to this. It shapes our strategy, influences how we work, and guides the way colleagues and the people we support come together through shared events, celebrations, and meaningful moments. One colleague captured this:
“The people we support are welcome to get involved… this is special because you see the people directly you are supporting and making a better life for.”
“Being recognised nationally as the 8th best large employer in the Great Place to Work rankings – and the highest‑rated social care provider – speaks to the strength of our culture and the dedication of every person across Active Prospects. We succeed because our colleagues feel valued, respected, and a true sense of belonging. That culture directly shapes the exceptional quality of support we provide. When our people thrive, the people we support can lead truly aspiring lives – and that is what matters most.”
Maria Mills, CEO
Areas for Improvement
As we celebrate these achievements, we are committed to further progress. This year, we will focus on:
- Enhancing Psychological Safety: Supporting stronger emotional and psychological wellbeing.
- Equitable Benefits: Reviewing and improving our benefits to ensure fairness and relevance for all.
- Enrolment & Onboarding: Strengthening how new and transitioning colleagues are welcomed and connected to our culture.
We remain committed to building an inclusive, supportive and innovative workplace where every colleague can thrive.
