Awards
HMR Circle's Awards for Innovative, Social and Volunteering Services
We have been recognised by a number of agencies for our work. Details of our awards are shown below:
Innovate 100
HMR Circle has been recognised as one of the 100 most innovative companies in Greater Manchester, in a report produced by BQ and the Business Growth Hub (2018).
Read the full report here
HACT: CIH Innovation Launch Pad - Winner
Described as 'a companionship programme for older people like you’ve never seen before, providing a programme of activities that participants love', we were offered the chance to pitch our ideas at the CIH conference 2017.
Read here for more information.
Venturefest Innovation Showcase - Runner Up!
HMR Circle came runners-up in this competition open to all businesses across Greater Manchester!
Read more about our nomination for this award (2017).
FSB Greater Manchester Social Enterprise of the Year - Winners!
Heywood, Middleton & Rochdale Circle was named Social Enterprise of the Year for 2017 at the prestigious Federation of Small Business Awards.
Read more here
The Queen's Award for Voluntary Service
Awarded to the Volunteer Drivers Service (2015) by the Greater Manchester Lord Lieutenant's Office - one of just 22 groups in the country to be awarded the accolade.
Community Transport Association - Volunteer Car Scheme of the Year - Winner
The HMR Circle Volunteer Drivers Service was awarded the Community Transport Association Volunteer Car Scheme of the Year for our work during the pandemic.
Click Here for the full details.
Rotary Middleton - Community Star Award
The HMR Circle Volunteer Drivers Service has been awarded the Rotary Middleton - Community Star Award for 2022 for going 'above and beyond' during the pandemic.
Click Here for more details