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Our portfolio

We work with established social businesses with revenues of c.£1 million or more that have strong growth potential. Our aim is to help develop a number of social enterprises to national scale or significance.

Currently we work with a portfolio of ambitious social enterprises, tackling social problems including educational disadvantage, employability and social care. Additional social enterprises are in our SBT Design programme, getting support to create a plan for growth.

Brightside

Brightside

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Published: 16th November, 2021

Updated: 28th November, 2022

Author: Clara Leamy

Career Ready

Career Ready

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Published: 15th November, 2021

Updated: 28th November, 2022

Author: Clara Leamy

Catch22

Catch22

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Published: 14th November, 2021

Updated: 28th November, 2022

Author: Clara Leamy

Challenge Partners

Challenge Partners

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Published: 13th November, 2021

Updated: 28th November, 2022

Author: Clara Leamy

Hertfordshire Independent Living Service

Hertfordshire Independent Living Service

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Published: 12th November, 2021

Updated: 10th February, 2023

Author: Clara Leamy

Speech and Language UK

Speech and Language UK

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Published: 12th November, 2021

Updated: 29th November, 2022

Author: Clara Leamy

Leap Confronting Conflict

Leap Confronting Conflict

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Published: 11th November, 2021

Updated: 28th November, 2022

Author: Clara Leamy

LEYF Nurseries

LEYF Nurseries

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Published: 10th November, 2021

Updated: 28th November, 2022

Author: Clara Leamy

Retail Trust

Retail Trust

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Published: 9th November, 2021

Updated: 28th November, 2022

Author: Clara Leamy

The Brilliant Club

The Brilliant Club

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Published: 8th November, 2021

Updated: 28th November, 2022

Author: Clara Leamy

Twining Enterprise

Twining Enterprise

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Published: 7th November, 2021

Updated: 28th November, 2022

Author: Clara Leamy

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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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  • What we do

    What we do

  • Our corporate partners

    Our corporate partners

    We work with a committed group of leading corporates and business professionals who provide practical skills and expertise in support of our charities and social enterprises

  • Our approach

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    Types of volunteering

    You can volunteer your time in many ways to make a difference to the SBT portfolio and increase the impact they deliver.

  • Joanne Hay, CEO

    Joanne Hay, CEO

  • The difference we make

    The difference we make

  • Register interest in volunteering

    Register interest in volunteering

    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.

  • Alex McAleavy, Senior Investment Manager

    Alex McAleavy, Senior Investment Manager

  • 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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