A success story

Active Suffolk’s GH@W Award journey.

From a steering group member to Silver Award status.

Good Health @Work | 17 June 2025

Leading by example in workplace wellbeing. 

Active Suffolk, a non-profit organisation within the East Suffolk Council division, has long championed physical activity and community wellbeing. As an early Steering Group member working with Suffolk County Council to shape the Good Health @Work programme,  they enrolled in the programme themselves, demonstrating a clear commitment to practising what they promote, showcasing that even organisations already doing great work can continue to learn, improve, and lead by example. 

Despite already having a strong internal culture, the team saw value in formalising their approach and measuring it against recognised wellbeing standards. By joining the GH@W programme, they committed to reviewing and improving practices across multiple areas, from mental health and workplace culture to sustainability and inclusion. 

Embedding wellbeing through action and insight. 

With tailored guidance from GH@W Advisor Laura Graham-Clarke, Active Suffolk worked through the programme’s structured framework to meet the criteria for both Bronze and Silver Awards. This involved completing several key standards, covering staff engagement, physical and mental health, policy development, and environmental impact. 

The programme supported Active Suffolk to: 

✔ Build on existing strengths and formalise internal wellbeing policies
✔ Identify areas for growth and take proactive steps to address them
✔ Complete the full criteria for both Bronze and Silver Award recognition
✔ Champion the GH@W programme and set their sights on Gold Award status  

This success reflects Active Suffolk’s ongoing commitment to employee wellbeing, not just in principle, but in practice. 

The Good Health @Work programme helps SMEs across Suffolk embed meaningful workplace wellbeing practices. Funded by Suffolk County Council and delivered by Get Set UK, the award framework supports employers to build happier, healthier teams while working towards Bronze, Silver and Gold Award recognition. 

Find out more about the Good Health @Work programme here: https://goodhealthatwork.co.uk/ 

“It has been a pleasure working with Active Suffolk in achieving their Bronze, Silver and Gold GH@W Award. From being part of the implementation process of the programme, helping us shape the support we offer to businesses across Suffolk, to now progressing through the award levels themselves, they continue to champion and showcase their commitment to workplace wellbeing."

Laura Graham-Clarke, GH@W Advisor

“Active Suffolk considers itself to be more than just a team. We really care about each other. Many of us are good friends outside of work, and we know we're really lucky for it to be this way. We also know that just because many of us are friends, this doesn't mean we can neglect workplace wellbeing. That's why we're delighted to announce that we have now been awarded the Good Health @Work Award! We're dedicated to continuing our Good Health @Work journey too, we want all of us to continue to feel healthy and happy at work!”

Active Suffolk,

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