In the UK 100,000 social enterprises report access to finance is a barrier to their growth and development. In response, last week Lord Victor Adebowale launched a new Commission on Social Investment to look at how… Continue reading
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Responsible finance providers are a vital source of unsecured credit for low-income households
There is widespread recognition that the provision of unsecured credit is an essential service for many households to allow them to smooth the effects of fluctuating income and expenditure; responsible finance providers work to create a… Continue reading
From drugs with wrong crowd to social entrepreneur of year contender
The founder of a recording studio and music education business who was expelled from school at 15 has been named one of the most exceptional social entrepreneurs in the UK. Continue reading
Exceptional businesses and finance providers are finalists in Citi Microentrepreneurship Awards 2020
Today we reveal the eleven micro, small and social enterprises shortlisted for Awards reflecting their positive impacts in creating jobs, unlocking opportunities, and addressing social and environmental challenges. Continue reading
Changing the world, one macaroon at a time
The founder of a business making 7,000 macaroons every day has been named one of the most exceptional social entrepreneurs in the UK. Continue reading
Limitless Travel – making the world accessible to all disabled travellers
A Birmingham-based global travel firm, launched to make the world accessible to all disabled travellers, has been named one of the most exceptional businesses in the UK. Limitless Travel was launched after founder Angus Drummond was… Continue reading
Silence-breaking Raj saves and changes lives
The founder of a social enterprise created to ensure no woman ever feels hopeless or helpless due to being a victim of domestic violence has been named one of the most exceptional social entrepreneurs in the UK. Raj Holness was a victim of… Continue reading
School-friends launch Glasgow’s first rum distillery in 300 years
Zander Macgregor and Allan Nairn both enjoyed rum and wondered why it wasn’t being made in Scotland, when there was so much choice of Scottish gins and whiskies. In November 2018 Nairn and Macgregor launched their own distillery. Continue reading
Global growth makes Bedford business one of Britain’s best
Skills4Stem focuses on providing relevant and up-to-date skills within the science, technology, engineering and mathematics sectors (STEM) as well as specialist expertise in the construction industry and the built environment. Launched in 2014 by Sarah Davis, the business now has offices in the UK and Republic of Ireland and employs 20 people. Continue reading
Business isn’t an act for theatre company founder
The 27-year-old founder of a Nottingham-based theatre company and cultural studio has been named one of the most exceptional young entrepreneurs in the UK. Edward Boott, 27, fell in love with acting at school, joined a… Continue reading