Fix Auto UK’s passion for its people has been recognised by a unique national awards that recognises organisations, initiatives, and individuals who champion mental health and wellbeing in the workplace.
The Group, which now falls under the banner of being part of the Advantage Group of Companies, has been named as a finalist alongside industry giants Air Canada and Sky for the best Diversity, Equity and Inclusion – or DE&I – for Mental Health Strategy in the 2025 InsideOut Awards.
This year’s event has attracted more than 1,500 nominations across 30+ categories, all celebrating ways in which successful organisations engage and empower Mental Health support. Being shortlisted affirms Fix Auto UK’s commitment to supporting the Head Office and Franchise Partners and their employees’ mental well-being through its proactive and inclusive approach.
Fix Auto UK has been nominated for its in-house Mental Health First Aiders training course lead by Regional Business Development Manager Carl Norton. Launched during the summer of 2022, the Group initially aimed to have at least two qualified Mental Health First Aiders trained per repair centre, as officially recognised by Mental Health England. The programme has since been extended to include every member of its head office team and those representing its sister organisations.
To date, nearly 200 individuals have successfully undertaken the two-day course provided, free of charge, by Fix Auto UK.
Other notable organisations named as finalists spanning a variety of categories include several NHS Trusts, Nando’s, HSBC Bank, BAE Systems, the Financial Times, Coca Cola, Nationwide and Experian.
Ian Pugh, Group Managing Director, said: “We are incredibly honoured to be finalist in such a vital category alongside Air Canada and Sky. Being recognised for an award such as this, by an organisation of this calibre, outside of the vehicle repair industry is yet another proud moment for the Group and a new chapter in our constant development.
“Credit must be given to Carl Norton who came to me with an idea which he firmly believed would bring wholesale benefits to every Fix Auto UK repair centre and our organisation. Mental Health support and learning is crucial both in and out of the workplace and I’m extremely proud that our commitment has been nationally recognised.”
The InsideOut 2025 Awards winners will be announced at a prestigious ceremony in London on June 12.
Notes to Editors:
- Fix Auto UK is part of a global franchised network of more than 780 bodyshops.
- Fix Auto UK carries out more than 150,000 body repairs per year for leading motor insurance companies, fleets, and retail customers.
- Fix Auto UK, Lyndale House, Harcourt Way, Meridian Business Park, Leicester, LE19 1WL. Tel: 0116 3265401.
- Fix Auto UK’s Portfolio of wholly owned repair centres comprises Fix Auto Daventry, Fix Auto Colwyn Bay, Fix Auto Barnsley, Fix Auto Crawley, Fix Auto Paignton, Fix Auto Liverpool South, Fix Auto Castleford, Fix Auto Newport, Fix Auto Henley-on-Thames, Fix Auto Blackpool and Fix Auto Edinburgh West. The Network also holds a majority shares in Fix Auto Goole and Fix Auto Cheltenham.
ABOUT FIX AUTO
Fix Auto Collision is part of the Fix Network which is Canada’s largest automotive aftermarket services provider. Celebrating more than 30 years of excellence, each Fix Auto Collision centre is owned and operated locally offering hassle-free care and services that return vehicles to their pre-collision luster and performance. With more than 285 locations in Canada and 675 points of service worldwide, Fix Auto Collision is the premier global body shop network. For more information, visit www.fixauto.com.
ABOUT FIX NETWORK
Fix Network is a global leader in the automotive aftermarket services sector, consisting of Fix Auto Collision, Fix Auto Service, NOVUS Glass, ProColor Collision, Speedy Auto Service, Speedy Glass USA and SRP brands. Our locally owned and operated collision, glass and mechanical repair facilities offer hassle-free vehicle care and services. Our company and our network continue to grow nationally and globally, thanks to a solid foundation based on entrepreneurship and innovation. With more than 2,000 points of service around the world, Fix Network is the premier global automotive aftermarket services solution. In the United States, Mondofix Inc. has granted an exclusive license to 79411 USA LLC to the Fix Auto Collision brand. For more information, visit www.fixnetwork.com.
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