This year, Inspire has been honoured to be chosen as the Charity of the Year by Suffolk Joint Construction Committee (SJCC) for their annual Design and Craftsmanship Awards.
Our CEO, Andy Crump, was delighted to have the opportunity share Inspire’s mission to build confidence, develop skills, and create brighter futures for young people with over 400 attendees from across the construction, design and engineering industry.
Andy said: “Young people across Suffolk aren’t lacking ambition – they’re lacking access. At Inspire, our mission is to bridge that gap, to meet young people where they are, and help them move forward with purpose and confidence.
“We’re incredibly grateful to SJCC for not only raising vital funds, but for sharing our commitment to empowering the next generation. Their support will help us to reach more young people each year, providing them with the tools and opportunities they need to shape a brighter future.
“This partnership also gave us a valuable platform to shine a spotlight on the work happening across Suffolk, and it was inspiring to see so many in the room who already play a part in making that work possible.”
We were also proud to share the inspiring story of Bella, who came to Inspire after dropping out of college due to bullying and an eating disorder. With support from our team, Bella is now a qualified plumber and gas engineer and has discovered a new passion – boxing.
“Before I went to Inspire, for six months I couldn’t leave the house,” she previously shared.
“I was petrified of everyone, I couldn’t speak to a single person. And now I have a job I love, and I had the confidence to go out in front of hundreds of people and do a boxing match. Before Inspire I never would have believed I could have done something like this.”
Bryan Wybrow added: “Finishing my year as SJCC chair with such a fantastic awards event – celebrating industry excellence, strengthening local relationships, and raising vital funds for Inspire – has been an absolute privilege, and I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together.”
We are grateful to SJCC for their generosity and commitment to young people. The awards evening raised over £5000, enough to fund over 120 hours of free counselling for young people in need.
Being a chosen Charity Of The Year is a huge honour for us, and a great way to work alongside organisations who want to make a meaningful impact. If you are interested in working with us, please contact Sara, saraw@inspirecharityuk.org
