A Decade of Difference

SBT marks ten years of impact

Social Business Trust marks 10 years of supporting the growth of social enterprises with “A Decade of Difference” report to showcase some of the impact the corporate partners and the social enterprises and charities have achieved together.

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TOP EARLY YEARS EDUCATION FOR ALL

London Early Years Foundation

Help since 2011 includes strategy development, legal advice, a new pay and reward scheme, reviews of fee structure and the acquisition process, financial modelling and funding of posts. LEYF has received our largest investment to date.

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NURSERIES GET MORE SUPPORT TO GROW

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HELPING EVERY YOUNG PERSON FULFIL THEIR POTENTIAL

Brightside

Awarded support worth £430,000 to scale up, announced in June 2016, enabling Brightside to implement the business plan developed through the SBT Design programme in 2015/16.

NEWS STORY	NEW GROWTH PACKAGE FOR YOUTH ENTERPRISE
CASE STUDY	BANK EXECUTIVE HELPS YOUTH ENTERPRISE SHINE

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CONNECTING STATE SCHOOLS WITH THE PHD COMMUNITY

The Brilliant Club

Awarded support worth £800,000 to scale up, announced in January 2018, enabling The Brilliant Club to implement the business plan developed through the SBT Design programme in 2017.

NEWS STORY	BRILLIANT EDUCATION ENTERPRISE WINS SBT SUPPORT
CASE STUDY	JUST SAY YES!
CASE STUDY	EY EXPERT HELPS EDUCATION ENTERPRISE PREPARE TO SCALE

The Brilliant Club in SBT Design programme

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TACKLING SCHOOL UNDERACHIEVEMENT

Catch Up®

Help since 2014 includes development and implementation of a marketing strategy. A further package of support including assistance with governance, reporting and IT, along with funding for a new Head of Business Development post was announced in 2016.

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GETTING A BIRDS-EYE VIEW

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ACCELERATING SCHOOL IMPROVEMENTS

Challenge Partners

Help since 2014 has focused on strategic development, design of a marketing and sales strategy and strengthening the board of trustees.

NEWS STORY	BOOST FOR SCHOOL COLLABORATION SCHEME
CASE STUDY	STRATEGY EXPERT HELPS SCHOOLS NETWORK GET READY FOR GROWTH
NEWS STORY	NEW INVESTMENT TO HELP HALF A MILLION YOUNG PEOPLE

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INDEPENDENT LIVING FOR THE ELDERLY

Hertfordshire Independent Living Service

Help since 2015 in areas including strategic planning, governance, financial modelling and operational improvements.

CASE STUDY	A PERFECT MATCH
NEWS STORY	PARTNERSHIP DELIVERS OVER 1M CARING INTERVENTIONS
CASE STUDY	BAIN BRAINPOWER HELPS SOCIAL ENTERPRISES THRIVE
CASE STUDY	GETTING A BIRDS-EYE VIEW

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HELPING CHILDREN DEVELOP COMMUNICATION SKILLS

I CAN

Awarded support worth £515,000 to grow, announced in February 2017, enabling I CAN’s social enterprise to implement the business plan developed through the SBT Design programme in 2016.

CASE STUDY	EY EXPERTS HELP SOCIAL ENTERPRISES TACKLE TAX
NEWS STORY	NEW INVESTMENT FOR I CAN
CASE STUDY	CHILDREN'S COMMUNICATIONS ENTERPRISE SET TO GROW

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ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE LOANS

Moneyline

Help since 2012 in areas including legal advice, human resources, strategy development and strengthening Moneyline’s board.

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INSPIRING CHILDREN THROUGH PERFORMING

Shakespeare Schools Foundation

Help since 2013 includes internal restructuring, sales and marketing strategy, evaluation strategy development, customer relationship management, legal support and funding for key marketing and sales posts. Support has also been given to strengthen the board of trustees.

CASE STUDY	PERMIRA SPECIALIST HELPS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE EVENTS MANAGER SHINE
CASE STUDY	ENERGY EXECUTIVE HELPS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE POWER UP

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HELPING PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH CONDITIONS GET WORK

Twining Enterprise

Awarded support worth £485,000 to scale up, announced in September 2017, enabling Twining Enterprise to implement the business plan developed through the SBT Design programme in 2016/17.

CASE STUDY	EY TEAM HELPS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GROW
NEWS STORY	BOOST FOR MENTAL HEALTH SOCIAL ENTERPRISE
CASE STUDY	DO IT IF YOU CAN, IT'S VERY REWARDING

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IMPROVING REHABILITATION THROUGH COLLABORATION

User Voice

Awarded support worth £580,000 to scale up, announced in September 2016, enabling User Voice to implement the business plan developed through the SBT Design programme in 2015/16.

NEWS STORY	NEW GROWTH INVESTMENT FOR CRIMINAL JUSTICE ENTERPRISE
CASE STUDY	FROM INVESTMENT ANALYST TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE REFORMER

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STRENGTHENING COMMUNITIES BY ENCOURAGING VOLUNTEERING

Tempo

Part of the SBT Design programme, which gives high-growth potential social enterprises hands-on support to plan and prepare for their next phase of growth.

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TEMPO JOINS SBT DESIGN PROGRAMME

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A FLOURISHING COMMUNITY OF SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS

Social enterprises given past support remain part of the SBT family and can continue to benefit from occasional help and advice from our business experts.

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