The difference we make

The work SBT and its partners do has made a huge impact and continues to do so. Our mission is to support high growth potential social enterprises and charities to scale-up their impact.

We do this by investing professional support and cash grants from leading corporate partners in a carefully selected portfolio
of social enterprises and charities. Organisations in our portfolio are tackling social problems including educational disadvantage, employability and social care.

In our first 10 years, we provided nearly £25 million of support and grants and almost 50,000 volunteer hours of in-kind support to our social enterprises. Our work has improved the lives of nearly 3 million people.

However, the difference that we make is so much more than that. First, SBT is making a difference to a broad range of people and organisations. Our work helps our social enterprises and their beneficiaries through investment, growth opportunities, and improved networks and capabilities. On top of that, we make a difference to our corporate partners, whose volunteers gain new experiences which contribute towards their professional development and who are also able to enjoy a fulfilling, positive working environment.

Through conducting pro bono work with SBT, I have been able to ‘step up’ to roles typically beyond my tenure, giving me greater confidence in areas such as client interaction. Beyond professional development, my work with SBT has boosted my job satisfaction – the work itself has a greater sense of purpose and impact than my typical day to day work.- Katie Robinson, EY

Second, the difference we make extends beyond the hard numbers. As we help the social enterprises and charities in our portfolio grow, the impact of what we do grows, too. The work we do is creating social enterprises that are scaled, sustainable and thriving.

I’ve been blow away by how we’ve been able to access corporate sector leading support and insight that we would never have been able to afford as a charity. It’s really helped us to increase our impact on children’s life chances, which is what our mission is all about.- Dr Kate Chhatwal OBE, CEO, Challenge Partners

Latest

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.
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.
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).
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.”

What we do
Our corporate partners

We work with world-class business leaders.
Our approach
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.
The difference we make
Joanne Hay, CEO
Alex McAleavy, Senior Investment Manager
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.
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.
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.