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Volunteer stories

A Hugely Rewarding Experience

A Hugely Rewarding Experience

Katie Robinson, Associate at EY-Parthenon, shares her experience of volunteering with SBT. Katie helped social mobility charity Career Ready develop their 3-year strategy over the course of a 4 month project. We find out how it went and hear how the work benefitted her personally. Read more

Published: 17th November, 2021

Updated: 20th December, 2022

Author: Richard Rigby

"It has given me the opportunity to meet so many inspiring people who are really making a difference in society"

Through our partnership with Refinitiv Stephen Bergin, Commercial Finance Director (Partners) has been working with Brightside, a social mobility charity within SBT’s portfolio, since 2016. Stephen was interviewed as part of Refinitiv’s activities to promote volunteering. Read below what he had to say about the benefits of volunteering his professional skills with SBT. Read more

Published: 1st July, 2020

Updated: 23rd November, 2021

Author: Richard Rigby

"I found it very interesting to learn about growth from a social business perspective"

Hannah Honzel, Bain & Company, won an Unsung Hero Award for her work with Challenge Partners. Read more

Published: 4th February, 2020

Updated: 17th November, 2021

Author: Richard Rigby

"I loved working with Brightside and really felt as though they valued my time and input"

Parul Vadher works at EY as a Manager in People Advisory Services. She worked with Brightside, a charity that matches young people with mentors to make informed decisions for their futures. Read more

Published: 28th January, 2020

Updated: 21st October, 2021

Author: Richard Rigby

"Your knowledge and expertise could really benefit a charity"

Josie Macleod, Associate and Grace Mathieson Trainee Solicitor at Charles Russell Speechlys worked with Twining Enterprise and were awarded a joint Unsung Hero SBT Award for their work. Read more

Published: 16th January, 2020

Updated: 29th September, 2021

Author: Richard Rigby

A morning to be thankful for

A morning to be thankful for

On 15th October, the Social Business Trust (SBT) welcomed its social enterprises and charities, corporate partners and extended network to the Royal Academy of Arts for the 2019 Volunteer Thank You Celebration Breakfast, hosted by Permira. Read more

Published: 20th October, 2019

Updated: 30th November, 2021

Author: Richard Rigby

"It's been a fantastic experience"

Andrea Arroyo describes her six-month externship to Social Business Trust (SBT). Read more

Published: 16th July, 2019

Updated: 23rd September, 2021

Author: Viki Taylor

Charles Russell Speechlys in new partnership with SBT

Charles Russell Speechlys in new partnership with SBT

Leading law firm to help charities and social enterprises grow their impact with pro bono support Read more

Published: 10th July, 2019

Updated: 30th November, 2021

Author: Richard Rigby

Nurseries get more support to grow

Nurseries get more support to grow

Business experts to help early years education social enterprise expand Read more

Published: 4th April, 2019

Updated: 30th November, 2021

Author: Richard Rigby

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  • Crossing the line: children as young as seven targeted by ‘county lines’ gangs

    Crossing the line: children as young as seven targeted by ‘county lines’ gangs

    You’ve heard the phrase used often enough on news reports. The word “scourge” is never far away. You might have read about it online or in a newspaper or seen a video in your feed – without perhaps always grasping what the term really means. Here, Magid El-Amin from Catch22 discusses the pernicious form of criminal exploitation that is county lines, and the work his organisation is doing to combat it.

  • The revolving prison door of fixed term recalls. There’s a better way

    The revolving prison door of fixed term recalls. There’s a better way

    Given the large number of people on probation that are being recalled back into prison for reasons of non-compliance, rather than because they’ve committed another offence, the questions must be asked: Is there a more proactive and preventative approach that will better support these individuals while they are trying to re-engage with the world? Is there a better way? Here, Miranda Shanks from Catch22 offers a way forward

  • Simon says ‘show don’t tell’ when it comes to mentoring

    Simon says ‘show don’t tell’ when it comes to mentoring

    Before becoming a volunteer mentor with SBT, Simon was lending his time and experience to many causes. He coached water polo at his old school and, while he admits to not being the best cook, he would prepare meals at a food kitchen. But it wasn’t until he attended a joint SBT and Permira Foundation event that he realised how useful his professional skills could be.

  • Laura's leap into secondment at SBT

    Laura's leap into secondment at SBT

    On secondment from EY, Laura has worked at SBT for the past nine months. As her final day nears, she offers us an insight into the good work being done by SBT social enterprises and how she's been able to support them with her skills and experience.

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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.

  • Setting Up for Growth

    Setting Up for Growth

    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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