London, UK – 1st Jan 2026 – Vertex is proud to announce a new two-year strategic partnership with Best Mates, marking a significant step forward in the organisation’s mission to provide compassionate, person-centred support to individuals and workplaces across the UK.
The partnership will focus on expanding wellbeing, pastoral, and social-support services within Vertex’s client network and employee communities, enabling both organisations to enhance the human-centred care they deliver. Through this collaboration, Best Mates will provide dedicated Mates to support individuals facing challenges, helping to improve stability, confidence, and personal outcomes.
Carl McCulloh, CEO of Best Mates, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, saying:
“We are delighted to be joining forces with Vertex and aiding them in supporting their clients and employees. This partnership allows us to continue the work we have done over the last two years.”
In a joint statement, Wayne Tantrum, Managing Director and Sean Curran, Finance Director, of Vertex, said, “We are delighted to partner with Best Mates as our chosen charity for the next two years. They were selected by our employees, reflecting the strong support our people feel for mental health and the work Best Mates does.
This partnership reflects our focus on creating a workplace where wellbeing is prioritised and openly supported. We believe in championing mental health, both within Vertex and in the wider community, and working with Best Mates enables us to contribute to that wider agenda. We look forward to collaborating with them and helping to amplify the vital support they provide.”
