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  • Getting practical about purpose

    Getting practical about purpose

    At an EY event last night, Social Business Trust CEO Joanne Hay drew attention to how corporate employees, through SBT, are using their professional skills in practical ways to help charities and social enterprises to grow. The result of this purposeful approach means more people can be supported in the areas of youth employment, education and mental health. Read more

  • EY and Bikeworks ride in tandem on path to growth

    EY and Bikeworks ride in tandem on path to growth

    When I joined EY, I never thought I’d be running client workshops at London’s Olympic velodrome. But over recent months I’ve had the opportunity of doing just this. Here, Ciara Dowling from EY reflects on her time working alongside social enterprise Bikeworks. Read more

  • Digital that does good: SBT and Permira Foundation's Digital Impact Fund

    Digital that does good: SBT and Permira Foundation's Digital Impact Fund

    We’ve teamed up again with the Permira Foundation to accelerate the digital transformation of seven social enterprises, investing over £190,000 across the organisations. On top of the funding, volunteers from our corporate partners will use their professional skills and expertise to support the initiatives. Read more

  • Problem shared is problem halved: SBT and Thomson Reuters hold challenge event

    Problem shared is problem halved: SBT and Thomson Reuters hold challenge event

    Last week Thomson Reuters hosted our latest event, where over 50 of their employees showed energy and insight on the day working alongside representatives from the charities and social enterprises. Read more

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Getting practical about purpose

Getting practical about purpose

At an EY event last night, Social Business Trust CEO Joanne Hay drew attention to how corporate employees, through SBT, are using their professional skills in practical ways to help charities and social enterprises to grow. The result of this purposeful approach means more people can be supported in the areas of youth employment, education and mental health. Read more

Published: 23rd February, 2023

Updated: 27th February, 2023

Author: Bill Snaddon

EY and Bikeworks ride in tandem on path to growth

EY and Bikeworks ride in tandem on path to growth

When I joined EY, I never thought I’d be running client workshops at London’s Olympic velodrome. But over recent months I’ve had the opportunity of doing just this. Here, Ciara Dowling from EY reflects on her time working alongside social enterprise Bikeworks. Read more

Published: 16th February, 2023

Updated: 9th March, 2023

Author: Bill Snaddon

Digital that does good: SBT and Permira Foundation's Digital Impact Fund

Digital that does good: SBT and Permira Foundation's Digital Impact Fund

We’ve teamed up again with the Permira Foundation to accelerate the digital transformation of seven social enterprises, investing over £190,000 across the organisations. On top of the funding, volunteers from our corporate partners will use their professional skills and expertise to support the initiatives. Read more

Published: 3rd February, 2023

Updated: 7th February, 2023

Author: Bill Snaddon

Problem shared is problem halved: SBT and Thomson Reuters hold challenge event

Problem shared is problem halved: SBT and Thomson Reuters hold challenge event

Last week Thomson Reuters hosted our latest event, where over 50 of their employees showed energy and insight on the day working alongside representatives from the charities and social enterprises. Read more

Published: 17th January, 2023

Author: Bill Snaddon

Responding to the call to support children and families

Responding to the call to support children and families

Many families are finding it tough this winter. Rising food and energy costs are digging into household budgets, leaving a lot of parents wondering if they’ll be able to buy gifts for their children. Here, SBT's Kendelle Wray writes about a campaign that's bringing warmth, relief and joy to many. Read more

Published: 20th December, 2022

Updated: 3rd February, 2023

Author: Bill Snaddon

Discussing diversity and inclusion

Discussing diversity and inclusion

Progress has been made over the past 20 years but there’s a long way to go to ensure workplaces are more diverse and inclusive. This was the message from three panellists at an event hosted by Social Business Trust and LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group). Read more

Published: 5th December, 2022

Updated: 21st December, 2022

Author: Bill Snaddon

Corporate support goes long way

Corporate support goes long way

“Corporate workers aren’t always aware of the range of skills and deep knowledge they have acquired in their various roles,” said Luke Seal from Thomson Reuters. “Skills and knowledge that can be put to great use when volunteering.” Read more

Published: 2nd December, 2022

Updated: 20th December, 2022

Author: Bill Snaddon

Award winning CEO joins SBT Board of Trustees

Award winning CEO joins SBT Board of Trustees

We are delighted to announce that Kim Rihal has joined the Social Business Trust (SBT) Board of Trustees. Kim Rihal is the Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Equal Education, an ambitious and growing social enterprise targeting inequality in education, around the globe. Read more

Published: 14th June, 2022

Updated: 5th December, 2022

Author: Viki Taylor

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

Updated: 2nd December, 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: 14th June, 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

Updated: 14th June, 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

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  • Getting practical about purpose

    Getting practical about purpose

    At an EY event last night, Social Business Trust CEO Joanne Hay drew attention to how corporate employees, through SBT, are using their professional skills in practical ways to help charities and social enterprises to grow. The result of this purposeful approach means more people can be supported in the areas of youth employment, education and mental health.

  • EY and Bikeworks ride in tandem on path to growth

    EY and Bikeworks ride in tandem on path to growth

    When I joined EY, I never thought I’d be running client workshops at London’s Olympic velodrome. But over recent months I’ve had the opportunity of doing just this. Here, Ciara Dowling from EY reflects on her time working alongside social enterprise Bikeworks.

  • Digital that does good: SBT and Permira Foundation's Digital Impact Fund

    Digital that does good: SBT and Permira Foundation's Digital Impact Fund

    We’ve teamed up again with the Permira Foundation to accelerate the digital transformation of seven social enterprises, investing over £190,000 across the organisations. On top of the funding, volunteers from our corporate partners will use their professional skills and expertise to support the initiatives.

  • Problem shared is problem halved: SBT and Thomson Reuters hold challenge event

    Problem shared is problem halved: SBT and Thomson Reuters hold challenge event

    Last week Thomson Reuters hosted our latest event, where over 50 of their employees showed energy and insight on the day working alongside representatives from the charities and social enterprises.

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