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  • Adele Blakebrough MBE hands the SBT CEO baton to Joanne Hay

    Adele Blakebrough MBE hands the SBT CEO baton to Joanne Hay

    After almost 12 years at the helm of Social Business Trust, co-founder Adele Blakebrough will be stepping down from the role of CEO at the end of this month. Deputy CEO, Joanne Hay, will be making the permanent move up to the role of CEO. Read more

  • #IWD22 interview with Jennifer Kuntuala Bowser, Schroders

    #IWD22 interview with Jennifer Kuntuala Bowser, Schroders

    Jennifer Kuntuala Bowser is a Sustainable Equity Analyst at Schroders and is on the Social Business Trust Diversity and Inclusion board. She is also a member of the Schroders Black Professional Network committee. As part of International Women's Day 2022, we asked her about purpose and how she works to #breakthebias. Read more

  • Proud to welcome Leap to the SBT portfolio

    Proud to welcome Leap to the SBT portfolio

    Leap Confronting Conflict (Leap) is the leading youth charity that specialises in creating highly experiential training programmes in conflict navigation. Read more

  • Schroders x SBT Innovation Workshop

    Schroders x SBT Innovation Workshop

    To celebrate the launch of the new partnership, Schroders and Social Business Trust recently joined forces to deliver the first Innovation Workshop. Read more

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Adele Blakebrough MBE hands the SBT CEO baton to Joanne Hay

Adele Blakebrough MBE hands the SBT CEO baton to Joanne Hay

After almost 12 years at the helm of Social Business Trust, co-founder Adele Blakebrough will be stepping down from the role of CEO at the end of this month. Deputy CEO, Joanne Hay, will be making the permanent move up to the role of CEO. Read more

Published: 27th April, 2022

Author: Viki Taylor

#IWD22 interview with Jennifer Kuntuala Bowser, Schroders

#IWD22 interview with Jennifer Kuntuala Bowser, Schroders

Jennifer Kuntuala Bowser is a Sustainable Equity Analyst at Schroders and is on the Social Business Trust Diversity and Inclusion board. She is also a member of the Schroders Black Professional Network committee. As part of International Women's Day 2022, we asked her about purpose and how she works to #breakthebias. Read more

Published: 8th March, 2022

Updated: 9th March, 2022

Author: Viki Taylor

Proud to welcome Leap to the SBT portfolio

Proud to welcome Leap to the SBT portfolio

Leap Confronting Conflict (Leap) is the leading youth charity that specialises in creating highly experiential training programmes in conflict navigation. Read more

Published: 24th February, 2022

Author: Viki Taylor

SBT welcomes Challenge Partners back for reinvestment

SBT welcomes Challenge Partners back for reinvestment

SBT is pleased to announce reinvestment in Challenge Partners. The investment will provide support from SBT corporate partners, Bain, to build a new five-year growth strategy. Read more

Published: 31st January, 2022

Updated: 8th March, 2022

Author: Viki Taylor

Investing further in the Retail Trust

Investing further in the Retail Trust

Following a very successful initial investment in 2021, led by Bain and Permira, SBT is delighted to announce reinvestment in the Retail Trust. The newest investment will enable the appointment of an Interim Finance Officer, in addition to project management support. Read more

Published: 25th January, 2022

Updated: 24th February, 2022

Author: Viki Taylor

SBT announces Digital Impact Fund (DIF)

SBT announces Digital Impact Fund (DIF)

Social Business Trust (SBT) is delighted to announce the newly created Digital Impact Fund (DIF), supported by the Permira Foundation. Through the fund, cash grants and business expertise will help four high performing social enterprises accelerate their shift to digital. Read more

Published: 22nd November, 2021

Updated: 31st January, 2022

Author: Richard Rigby

Schroders x SBT Innovation Workshop

Schroders x SBT Innovation Workshop

To celebrate the launch of the new partnership, Schroders and Social Business Trust recently joined forces to deliver the first Innovation Workshop. Read more

Published: 29th September, 2021

Updated: 9th December, 2021

Author: Viki Taylor

Speaking up for the COVID generation

Speaking up for the COVID generation

We know there’s never been a better time to reinvest in I CAN, the children’s communication charity. Read more

Published: 10th August, 2021

Updated: 9th December, 2021

Author: Viki Taylor

What does responsible business really mean?

What does responsible business really mean?

Larissa Joy OBE, Chair of SBT, explores why the ‘S’ in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is central in the role that responsible business can play in building a stronger civil society. Read more

Published: 10th August, 2021

Updated: 11th October, 2021

Author: Viki Taylor

SBT announces investment into the Retail Trust

SBT announces investment into the Retail Trust

SBT is thrilled to welcome the Retail Trust to the portfolio. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2021

Updated: 25th January, 2022

Author: Viki Taylor

Different Ways of Working: The Future of Work

Different Ways of Working: The Future of Work

Experiment and evaluate were the key themes that emerged from the Social Business Trust (SBT) ‘Different Ways of Working: The Future of Work’ charity seminar. Read more

Published: 20th June, 2021

Updated: 25th August, 2021

Author: Viki Taylor

SBT Rainbow Board leadership webinar with Charles Russel Speechlys

SBT Rainbow Board leadership webinar with Charles Russel Speechlys

Social Business Trust (SBT) and its nine corporate partners have come together to help the social enterprises within SBT’s portfolio to respond to the evolving situation in the UK in light of the COVID-19 outbreak. We held a webinar on Board Leadership and Covid1-19 with a fantastic line up. Read more

Published: 22nd April, 2021

Updated: 17th November, 2021

Author: Richard Rigby

The Purpose Podcast: Episode 4

The Purpose Podcast: Episode 4

The fourth episode of Social Business Trust’s The Purpose Podcast features experts from Kantar, bringing valuable lessons on identifying and measuring impact. Read more

Published: 10th March, 2021

Updated: 16th November, 2021

Author: Richard Rigby

Choosing to Challenge

Choosing to Challenge

This International Women’s Day, we spoke to Chinwe Odimba-Chapman, Partner at Clifford Chance and Larissa Joy OBE, Chair of SBT about what they #ChoooseToChallenge. Read more

Published: 8th March, 2021

Updated: 1st November, 2021

Author: Richard Rigby

Schroders in new partnership with SBT

Schroders in new partnership with SBT

Schroders joins SBT's network of world-class corporate partners. Read more

Published: 1st March, 2021

Updated: 11th October, 2021

Author: Viki Taylor

The Purpose Podcast: Episode 3

The Purpose Podcast: Episode 3

The third episode of The Purpose Podcast is now live, featuring three chief executives at the forefront of social enterprise – working to help less advantaged people around the UK. Read more

Published: 16th February, 2021

Updated: 16th November, 2021

Author: Richard Rigby

The Purpose Podcast: Episode 2

The Purpose Podcast: Episode 2

In the second episode of The Purpose Podcast, Larissa Joy, OBE (SBT), Steve Varley (EY) and Andy Haldane (Pro Bono Economics), reflect on the role of volunteering on society. Read more

Published: 27th January, 2021

Updated: 16th November, 2021

Author: Richard Rigby

Partnering to strengthen public serve innovation

Partnering to strengthen public serve innovation

Social Business Trust is proud to announce Catch22 as the newest addition to our portfolio. Catch22 designs and delivers services that build resilience and aspiration in people and communities. SBT will support Catch22 to help achieve their ambition of becoming the engine room of public service innovation in the UK. Read more

Published: 16th December, 2020

Updated: 9th November, 2021

Author: Richard Rigby

The Purpose Podcast: Episode 1

The Purpose Podcast: Episode 1

As part of the campaign to celebrate SBT’s Decade of Difference, The Purpose Podcast will look to spark a wider and insightful discussion around social impact, corporate purpose and social innovation. Read more

Published: 10th December, 2020

Updated: 23rd November, 2021

Author: Richard Rigby

Ready, Set, Go!

Ready, Set, Go!

Social Business Trust is delighted to welcome Career Ready to its charity and social enterprise portfolio. Thousands more young people are set to get help kick-starting their careers, with an investment package valued at £210k to develop Career Ready’s future growth plans. Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2020

Updated: 9th November, 2021

Author: Richard Rigby

SBT Rainbow Project update

SBT Rainbow Project update

Social Business Trust (SBT) and its nine corporate partners came together in March to help the social enterprises within SBT’s portfolio and beyond respond to the challenges of COVID.-19 Through project Rainbow, an army of volunteers provided rapid practical solutions to enable business continuity and ensure those most in need were supported. Read more

Published: 28th May, 2020

Updated: 9th November, 2021

Author: Richard Rigby

Social Business Trust named in NatWest SE100 Index

Social Business Trust named in NatWest SE100 Index

Social Business Trust is delighted to be named in the Natwest SE100 Index 2020. The list is compiled by Pioneers Post, a leading social enterprise publication, in partnership with NatWest Social & Community Capital. Read more

Published: 19th May, 2020

Updated: 9th November, 2021

Author: Richard Rigby

SBT proud to reinvest in HILS

SBT proud to reinvest in HILS

Social Business Trust (SBT) is thrilled to announce renewed investment support for Hertfordshire Independent Living Service (HILS). SBT agreed a major package of expertise and grant funding to help HILS expand and transform digitally, so they can broaden their impact. Read more

Published: 7th April, 2020

Updated: 9th November, 2021

Author: Richard Rigby

Introducing: SBT Rainbow

Introducing: SBT Rainbow

Social Business Trust (SBT) and its nine corporate partners have come together to help the social enterprises within SBT’s portfolio to respond to the evolving situation in the UK in the light of the COVID-19 outbreak. The ‘SBT Rainbow’ group will aim to provide rapid solutions to business continuity issues in the enterprises it supports and establish ways to divert resources to those that need them most. Read more

Published: 2nd April, 2020

Updated: 9th November, 2021

Author: Richard Rigby

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    After almost 12 years at the helm of Social Business Trust, co-founder Adele Blakebrough will be stepping down from the role of CEO at the end of this month. Deputy CEO, Joanne Hay, will be making the permanent move up to the role of CEO.

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  • Mentor meet up: Panel and networking session

    Mentor meet up: Panel and networking session

    This event has now passed. The informal networking event brought together existing and prospective mentors, at all stages of their careers, to learn about the value of investing in others and sharing expertise. Expert mentor, Nitin Parmar (Director, LSEG), Chaired the panel of guests from across SBT’s partners and portfolio to answer questions and share knowledge and stories on what mentoring involves and how it’s benefitted them.

  • Virtual roundtable: The impact of inflation

    Virtual roundtable: The impact of inflation

    This event has now passed. The impact of rising inflation on both the costs of delivery and income generation is front of mind for everyone in the charity and social enterprise sector. We had lots of requests to share knowledge on how organisations are thinking about this, so convened this special session for CFOs. This roundtable discussion was facilitated by Andrew Lawson, Head of Capital Markets at Permira Credit.

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    We couldn't do what we do without talented people giving their time and energy! If you'd like to volunteer your skills to help social enterprises and charities scale-up, please get in touch.

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    A member of our portfolio, London Early Years Foundation (LEYF), is dedicated to providing high-quality care and education for young children across London regardless of income level. June O'Sullivan MBE, CEO of LEYF explains how Social Business Trust has been instrumental in their journey.

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