How to apply

1. Download the full Pledge criteria and useful resources

These will help you decide which level of Pledge is right for your organisation.

2. Choose your level

The Good Work Pledge Award is available in two levels:

ADVANCED AWARD:

Pledgers must be able to demonstrate
competence in all five pillars. Here’s how the
process works:

• Select the Advanced option on the online application portal
• Agree to our terms and conditions and enter the required business information, branding and logo
• Answer the application questions relevant to all five pillars
• Upload the required evidence as proof of the activities described in your application. This can include case studies, reports, videos, policies, employee statements or anything else that verifies the activities you’ve listed.

3. Get Started

Take the Pledge and start getting the edge:

Please Note: With the formation of the new North East Combined Authority and its expanded region, as well as upcoming changes to employment law, we are taking time to redevelop the Good Work Pledge to better meet the needs of our growing business community. During this process, we are still accepting applications and issuing awards. However, please note that no combined authority communications will be possible during this time. Any awards granted will be carried over into the redeveloped accreditation scheme.

We are looking forward to an early 2025 relaunch with exciting updates, including a stronger focus on people, new accreditation levels for small employers with an emphasis on employee health and wellbeing, along with a new name, look, website resources, members area, and events program. In the meantime, we continue to welcome new businesses to join the Good Work Pledge and start their journey toward creating inclusive, people-focused workplaces.

If you have any questions or would like to discuss before applying, please email us at goodwork@northeast-ca.gov.uk.