Celebrating Success at the ISL Annual Awards 2025

On September 4th 2025, ISL hosted its annual Awards evening at the stunning Midland Hotel in Manchester, bringing together colleagues, charity partners, and sponsors for a night of celebration, reflection, and connection.

The event was a fantastic opportunity to recognise the hard work and achievements of our teams over the past year, with awards presented across a range of categories. Guests enjoyed an evening of dinner, drinks, dancing, and well-deserved recognition.

One of the highlights of the night was the attendance of Heavyweight Champion Frank Bruno, who took part in an inspiring conversation with our Director Dave about his career, his experiences with mental health, and the incredible work of the Frank Bruno Foundation. Frank generously stayed behind to meet attendees, pose for photographs, and even joined us on the dancefloor – making the evening even more memorable.

We were also proud to celebrate raising £14,658.21 this year for our 11 charity partners, many of whom joined us on the evening. Their ongoing collaboration with ISL continues to strengthen the impact we make together in supporting individuals with complex mental health needs and learning disabilities.

The event would not have been possible without the generous support of our sponsors. A special thank you goes to our overall sponsor, Fundamentum, as well as to Baseline, Aready, Chrysalis, Addies Solicitors, Centaur Housing, Lomot Property, Hattons Creative Consultancy, and Aemulator.

Although not every member of our team was able to attend due to service commitments, the spirit of ISL was ever-present. The Awards highlighted the dedication, resilience, and compassion that drive our work every single day.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for such a special evening – and congratulations once again to all of our award winners!

Watch the full interview with Frank Bruno below: