TrustFord, the UK’s largest Ford dealer group has been awarded the ‘The Menopause Friendly Accreditation’, which was established by ‘Henpicked: Menopause in The Workplace’ to certify high standards and proven practices that embrace menopause in the workplace. Industry-recognised and the only accreditation that sets clear standards which must be met, the Menopause Friendly Accreditation is truly meaningful and considered as a mark of excellence for menopause in the workplace.

As part of their commitment to supporting colleagues, TrustFord runs quarterly Menopause Cafés and Lunch & Learn sessions, alongside a dedicated Menopause Community. These initiatives provide all colleagues, regardless of gender, with a safe and supportive space to connect, learn, share experiences and access information, helping to raise awareness and encourage open conversations about menopause across the business.

Sharon Ashcroft, Chief People Officer at TrustFord said: "Achieving the Menopause Friendly Accreditation is an important milestone for TrustFord and reflects our commitment to creating an inclusive workplace where every colleague feels supported, valued and able to thrive. We recognise that menopause can have a significant impact on individuals, both personally and professionally, and it’s important that our colleagues feel comfortable accessing the support and understanding they need”.

To achieve the Menopause Friendly Accreditation, TrustFord was assessed by an Independent Panel and had to demonstrate evidence of its effectiveness in five key areas, namely: culture, policies and practices, training, engagement and working environment.

Deborah Garlick, Founder and CEO of Menopause in the Workplace by Henpicked added: “Huge congratulations to everyone at TrustFord on achieving Menopause Friendly Accreditation! In a traditionally male-dominated industry, it’s fantastic to see their commitment to breaking down barriers, encouraging open conversations and making menopause support part of everyday working life. What particularly impressed the Independent Panel was how TrustFord has listened to colleagues and adapted its approach to meet their needs. This is a wonderful achievement and a real credit to everyone involved."