A Warrington-based charity has been recognised for its commitment to creating an inclusive workplace.

PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide has been awarded the status of Includability Committed Employer.

The charity, dedicated to suicide prevention, says this recognition highlights its commitment to fair treatment, employee empowerment, and inclusivity.

PAPYRUS now joins a network of employers and partners sharing the same ethos.PAPYRUS works in communities across the UK (Image: PAPYRUS)

The charity, with regional offices and hubs across England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, was assessed on performance across five key areas.

Louise Kerrigan, head of people and culture, said: "PAPYRUS is proud to have achieved the Includability Committed Employer status.

"We join a community of organisations dedicated to putting people and the planet first.

"We are delighted to have been recognised for our strengths in diversity and inclusion, sustainability, talent management, leadership and governance, mental health and wellbeing.

"We now look ahead to collaborating with our colleagues across the charity and within the Includability network to build on these areas going forwards."

PAPYRUS aims to reduce the number of young people who take their own lives by 'breaking down the stigma around suicide' and 'equipping people with the skills to recognise and respond to suicidal behaviour'.

The charity says the Includability Committed Employer status is positive recognition of its ongoing work to create an 'inclusive and sustainable workplace culture'.

PAPYRUS will proudly display the Includability Committed Employer logo.

The charity's confidential helpline service, HOPELINE247, provides practical advice and support to young people with thoughts of suicide and anyone concerned about a young person who may have thoughts of suicide.

For practical, confidential suicide prevention help and advice, contact PAPYRUS HOPELINE247 on 0800 068 4141, text 88247 or email pat@papyrus-uk.org.