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The Purpose Podcast

The Purpose Podcast is a mini series to mark SBT's #DecadeofDifference. We explore social impact, corporate purpose, and social innovation. Bringing diverse voices and perspectives from within and around Social Business Trust’s network, we look at the importance of the social enterprise sector in an ever-changing world and highlight how working in partnership with businesses can help social enterprises and charities grow and deliver life-changing impact.

The Purpose Podcast: Episode 5

The Purpose Podcast: Episode 5

Host Simon Milton, Founder of Pulse Brands and SBT Trustee welcomes senior leaders to discuss what purpose means to them, what's important in their firms and the challenges and opportunities ahead. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2021

Updated: 23rd November, 2021

Author: Viki Taylor

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

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

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

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    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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  • A Decade of Difference

    A Decade of Difference

    Social Business Trust marked 10 years of supporting the growth of social enterprises with A Decade of Difference report. The report showcases some of the impact the corporate partners and the social enterprises have achieved together.

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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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    Setting Up for Growth

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