Think Enterprise - Celebrating Enterprise Awards Special

TE CELEBRATING ENTERPRISE AWARDS 2019

RUTH LOWBRIDGE, EXECUTIVE CHAIR, SFEDI GROUP

I’d like to congratulate all of the winners from

at Marston’s Telecoms who share the same

this year awards, every year we see such

values as us helps to make a very successful

fantastic entries from enterprising people

working relationship.

from all around the country all doing their bit to help both the economy and each other.

I always think that working successfully with partners in business is very much like a marriage

My personal mantra has always been what

­— it takes commitment, compatability, trust,

goes around comes around – creating a

integrity, a clear plan for the happily ever after

supporting environment for people to start

and an even clearer plan for the not so happily

survive and thrive has become a way of life for

ever after.

the team here at SFEDI and the IOEE. As a small business ourselves we value the Our awards are an opportunity not only

importance of all of our partnerships and we

to celebrate with our current friends and

hope everyone who came along on the day

partners but also to provide the opportunity

was able to use the awards as an opportunity

for all to form new partnerships. Working

to foster their own.

with partners like Tony Ford and his team

SARAH TROUTEN, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, IOEE

I would like to thank our headline sponsor

opportunities, and rewarding them for their

Marston’s

efforts and skills.

Telecoms

for

their

continued

support of enterprise in the UK, particularly Managing Director, Tony Ford. And of course,

We must become capable of adapting quickly

all of our award sponsors, London South

to new demands and changing circumstances;

Bank University, the Institute of Supply

capable of absorbing shocks, and promptly

Chain Management, ISBE, the International

bouncing back on our feet.

Association of Bookkeepers and the National Enterprise Network.

For this, we need more entrepreneurial spirit in the UK. We need more start ups with easily

And, I’d like to say a huge congratulations to

accessible support so that those starts up can

all of our entrepreneurial and enterprising

be sustainable, grow and flourish. We need

winners

commended.

more enterprising employees, individuals with

We have such a diverse mix of individuals

not just the right skillset but the right mindset.

and

those

highly

and organisations showcasing the positive impact the development of enterprise and

Achieving an entrepreneurial mindset is a

entrepreneurship skills has across a range of

lifelong learning process, which starts at an

sectors and demographics.

early age and continues throughout the whole educational journey. Therefore, it is crucial

As we’re all aware the UK is currently facing a

that our education systems provide students

number of economic, social, and environmental

with the right opportunities to develop their

challenges. The world’s economic and social

entrepreneurial

landscape is changing dramatically, and we

awards has filled me with great hope and joy,

need to reform our society and economy if we

seeing all the individuals who are part of this

are to keep up, providing people with more

journey.

mindset.

Celebrating

the

MARSTON’S TELECOMS, MANAGING DIRECTOR TONY FORD We were extremely proud to work with Marston’s

believe this to be a worthy cause to sponsor.”

Telecoms as the headline sponsor of the SFEDI & IOEE Celebrating Enterprise Awards 2019.

It’s heartening to see a large organisation take an active interest in supporting small businesses across the UK to

Following the event we caught up with Marston’s Telecoms

grow and develop. How do Marston’s Telecoms currently

Managing Director, Tony Ford and spoke to him regarding

work with small UK businesses? “Marston’s PLC are a

their sponsorship of the award as well as the wider work

nurturing environment for all the small businesses within it’s

they do in supporting small UK businesses.

structure, this is at it’s best when supporting individuals to start and maintain their leased and tenanted pub business,

We began the conversation by asking Tony why being

but is also successfully enables noncore businesses like

Headline Sponsor of this years Celebrating Enterprise

telecoms to thrive and prosper.”

Awards was important to Marston’s Telecoms.

With the Marston’s group including small businesses within Tony said: “We recognise and value the important role the

their structure, how do you ensure these businesses are

IOEE does and will do for the UK small business community,

supported?

because small business is at the heart of our identity. Despite their enormous importance to UK economy, the small

Tony said: “Telecoms are working hard to provide a level

business community has traditionally existed with a small

playground for customer engagement within the hospitality

voice and very little support to develop and maintain, we see

industry, we recognise that small and micro business within

that the IOEE has created a platform and enablement to give

our sector have the same needs and customer requirement

the small business the opportunity to thrive and be heard, we

as the larger groups, however, funding and capability are

greatly different and therefore needs affordable alternate

and future ambitions to drive that requirement and want to

ideas and methods to achieve those needs. To address this we

amplify that voice to make the changes needed for the good

continually develop solutions that bridge this gap and enable

of us all.”

the overall growth of the industry.”

We would like again to extend a huge thank you to Marston’s Telecoms are setting an example to all large

Marston’s Telecoms for being our headline sponsor for

organisations as to how working with small businesses

this years award as well as to Managing Director Tony

can not only positively impact their business but the UK

Ford, for his continued support in helping small UK

economy as a whole.

businesses survive and flourish.

After seeing this great work first hand we asked Tony how he see’s Marston’s Telecoms and the IOEE working together moving forward. Tony said “The small business community is without doubt the most important business sector within the UK, we believe that every effort and support needed to ensure that it continues to develop should be sought and encouraged. We are excited by the IOEE program

#CE2019 AWARD WINNERS

IOEE LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD BARON, JOHN BIRD MBE. We were delighted to award Baron, John Bird MBE

sought by the police for petty offences. In the early

with our most prestigious award, the IOEE Lifetime

1970s, he started to build upon his prison education

Achievement award.

and set up a small-scale printing and publishing business in London.

John was born in a Notting Hill slum to a poor London Irish family. He became homeless at the age of five,

For two weeks in 1970, he worked in the Houses of

resided in an orphanage between the ages of seven

Parliament washing dishes, an institution he would

and ten, and was often excluded from school. He

later return to as a life peer. In 1991 John launched

became a butcher’s boy after leaving the orphanage

the Big Issue in response to the growing number of

but supplemented his income by stealing. Between

rough sleepers on the streets of London. He believed

work, he spent several spells in prison during his teens

that the key to solving the problem of homelessness

and twenties where he learnt to read, write and the

lay in helping people to help themselves. Vendors buy

basics of printing.

their magazines for £1.25 and sell them for £2.50 with

John attended Chelsea School of Art, but was homeless again by 1967, sleeping rough in Edinburgh while being

the profit going straight into their own pockets. This innovative idea has helped turn thousands of homeless people into micro-entrepreneurs. The magazine now

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My heartfelt congratulations to John Bird MBE on receiving our highest honour, the Lifetime Achievement Award. This award comes as testament to John’s tenacity, ingenuity and lifelong commitment to entrepreneurship,

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both in himself and through his dedication to enabling it in others.

— RUTH LOWBRIDGE, MBE

forms part of The Big Issue Group, along with an

He co-chairs the All-Party Parliamentary Groups on

investment arm which has invested over £30m into

Future Generations and Libraries, and is vice-chair of

social enterprises and charities in the past 13 years.

the Groups on Poverty and Social Enterprise. He leads debates on poverty, literacy and social business, and

In 2015, he became a people’s peer in the House of

is a member of the Lord Speaker’s Advisory Panel on

Lords, one of four appointed by an independent

Works of Art.

commission with the aim of bringing the second chamber closer to the general population. As his

The award was presented by Tony Ford, Managing

maiden speech to the house emphasised, John is

Director of Marston’s Telecoms Headline Sponsor for

the first person with personal experience of poverty,

this year’s Celebrating Enterprise Awards.

imprisonment and homelessness to obtain a peerage.

AWARD SPONSORED BY

ENTERPRISING LEARNER OF THE YEAR ABDULLAH AHMED Abdullah was awarded Enterprising Learner of the Year

Whilst in prison Abdullah worked with Novus Education

for his exceptional journey after being released from

to educate himself and become a better person. Before

prison and soon after starting his own business.

going to prison Abdullah was at university studying Business Management which he has since used to help

Abdullah was sentenced for a firearms offence and

him turn his life around.

whilst in custody gained SFEDI and personal trainer qualifications in order to prepare himself for the

The award was presented by Sarah Moore-Williams,

outside world. He used these new skills and knowledge

The Dean of the School of Business at London South

to successfully start a personal fitness business upon

Bank University.

release. He trains individuals on getting fit and living a healthier lifestyle.

AWARD SPONSORED BY

ENTERPRISE EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR GIUDITTA MENEGHETTI The Enterprise Educator of the Year award was taken

help learners understand and appreciate the pros and

home by Giuditta Meneghetti.

cons of self-employment and to inspire them to be the best they can be whatever their starting position.

With over 20 years in education, teaching business studies, enterprise and law Giuditta has worked with

Giuditta is commited to supporting social issues such as

numerous students with barriers to employment. As a

homelessness and ethical trading, her learners having

curriculum leader Giuditta is always looking to integrate

carried out many successful entrepreneurial projects

enterprise wherever possible. Previously working in

to support local charities.

welfare delivering programmes for those in harder to reach unemployment e.g. long-term sick, ex-offenders

The award was presented by Kiran Trehan, Deputy

and single parents. Giuditta consistantly uses her own

Preident of ISBE.

experience of self employment and voluntary work to

AWARD SPONSORED BY

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I am deeply honoured to be presented with this award by the IOEE and SFEDI.

I see this as not as an award for myself but for all my colleagues in the area that I work with and our amazing enterprising young people.

— CHARLES CRACKNELL

ENTERPRISE SUPPORT CHAMPION CHARLES CRACKNELL Charles founded the Youth Enterprise Bank 15 years

JCYEB Charles has also established a group that runs

ago and is currently Employment and Youth Enterprise

Global Entrepreneur Week in the city, giving young

Manager at Hull City Council. Charles has established

entrepreneurs the chance to inspire young people still

a management group of over 40 business mentors

in school to hear about how business works. Through

that has allocated over £400,000 to support over 530

Charles’ efforts over the last 15 years he has secured

enterprising young people.

over £200K in sponsorship for the festival of enterprise.

Often acting as a fundraiser Charles has secured funds

The award was presented by National Enterprise

from local businesses such as KCOM or via a partnership

Network Chairman, Alex Till.

scheme which he established making donations of up to £1000 to the Youth Enterprise Bank (JCYEB) which is in turn passed down to a young person. Through the

AWARD SPONSORED BY

INTRAPRENEUR OF THE YEAR RICHARD BEARDS Through a period of change for Northamptonshire

progressing the creation of a digital hub in the town, a

County Council, Richard has shown leadership, courage

physical location where digital agencies can be located

and tremendous positivity. He is determined to do

to work together on projects and learn from each other.

work that shows the best side of the council, bringing people together and making things happen to benefit

Richard was presented with his award by Sarah

the county.

Palmer, Director at the International Association of Bookkeepers.

Richard has been instrumental in setting up a new initiative called Digital Northampton which brings together the public and private sector to achieve common goals. Richard’s entrepreneurial spirit has opened doors to a whole host of companies and he is

AWARD SPONSORED BY

“

I am delighted to have received the IOEE Member of the Year award this year. It means a great deal, it shows the work being done towards helping disabled individuals back into work is being

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recognised across the business landscape.

— SAM EVERARD

IOEE MEMBER OF THE YEAR SAM EVERARD IOEE Member of the Year came down to four shortlisted

National Disability Charities. Sam is also a business and

individuals with Sam taking home the award on the day.

progression mentor with over 10 years experience, the skills workshops that Sam has written and one-to-

Sam is Chief Executive of Support and Mentoring

one workshops that she offers are tailored to meet the

Enabling Entrepreneurship (SAMEE). Founded in 2016

needs of people including the provision of all inclusive

SAMEE is a Level 3 Disability Leader-award charity

equipment for children with disabilities on the Special

and believes in a world where everyone of all abilities

Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) schools

can proudly and independently provide an income

project.

for themselves and their families. Sam’s principle is to work with those furthest away from the world of work

The award was presented by Marston’s Telecoms,

and deliver in a style which engages them, increases

Managing Director, Tony Ford.

self-confidence and motivation. Alongside running the charity Sam currently volunteers for several

AWARD SPONSORED BY

“

As a small specialist university which develops the future leaders of the rural economy, enterprise and entrepreneurship is at the centre of what we do. Therefore to be recognised for both our curriculum development and the extra curriculum social enterprises we run,

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which support experimental student learning is truly spectacular.

— DAVID BOZWARD, HEAD OF SCHOOL, BUSINESS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

ENTERPRISING LEARNING PROVIDER OF THE YEAR ROYAL AGRICULTURAL UNIVERSITY New IOEE Centre of Excellence, The Royal Agricultural

business. This year RAU has seen a record number of

University scooped Enterprising Learning Provider of

students engage with the enterprise team, with 12% of

the Year.

the student body getting involved in the extra-curricular aspect in some capacity. In a typical year RAU delivers

RAU has embraced entrepreneurship at it’s very heart

around 40 enterprise support events, funds around 20

and has the highest level of support from the University

students to develop their businesses and Support 10

leadership team, with it being included in the RAU

to launch their businesses.

strategy as a key unique selling point to the institution.

RAU first introduced an extra-curricular Enterprise and

The award was presented by IoSCM Managing Director,

Entrepreneurship programme in 2007 and since then it

Jacky Smith.

has gone on to create a robust framework which seeks to support students at all stages of developing their

AWARD SPONSORED BY

“

To receive any award is amazing but to have received such a prestigious award in recognition of my efforts, which is in memory of such a great man, I feel extremely

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honoured.

— ANDREW KENNEDY

SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD ANDREW KENNEDY This years Special Recognition Award was in memory of

and articles that explain important developments and

IoSCM Founder Kevin Rumfitt and presented to Andrew

new procedures that are introduced within the wider

Kennedy.

logistics and supply chain industry. Andrew is a regular contributor to IoSCM’s Supply Chain Outlook.

Andrew is the Logistics Manager for Kitagawa Europe.

Working full time in a very busy environment, Andrew

As a founding member of the IoSCM Advisory Council

is not only dedicated to ensuring his customers receive

Andrew has selflessly dedicated his time and experience

the best possible experience but also that the wider

to helping a global network of students, members

logistics industry is continuously striving to provide

and clients. Andrew’s Award was presented by Lynne

better services and improve the reputation of the sector

Gatenby, Director at IoSCM.

at the same time. As well as his busy career, Andrew is extremely committed to his own personal development through continuous professional development and he is passionate about educating his peers by writing guides

AWARD SPONSORED BY

HIGHLY COMMENDED AWARDS

HIGHLY COMMENDED ENTERPRISE EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR ANDREW BAIRD Andrew was unable to collect his award on the day so

business partnerships and launch a business incubation

it was collected on his behalf by colleague Paul Tucker,

space for students, staff and community entrepreneurs.

the award was presented by Kiran Trehan, Deputy

Andrew then secured ÂŁ56,000 in funding from UnLtd

President of ISBE.

the foundation for social entrepreneurs, using funds to make awards as seed funding and personally providing

Andrew started his Manchester Metropolitan University

mentoring support to 10 staff and 20 students starting

career at the Cheshire Campus introducing enterprise

up in social enterprises. Andrew has undertaken a vast

to

introduced

amount of project work including working in Vietnam

enterprise to the curriculum by developing a route

on an ERASMUS+ Project to disseminate the innovative

for undergraduates from interdisiplinary studies. He

methods for teaching enterprise. Also leading a

then set about generating campus based enterprise

collaboration with Wakelet, a Manchester based tech

activities, successfully applying for internal funding via

start-up which employs recent graduates.

the

semi-rural

campus.

Andrew

the Enterprise Curriculum Fellowship to develop local

AWARD SPONSORED BY

HIGHLY COMMENDED INTRAPRENEUR OF THE YEAR KATY DUKE Katy Duke of the Royal Agricultural University collected

Katy’s entrepreneurial flair is clear for all to see in the

her Highly Commended award for Intrapreneur of the

two unique Social Enterprise Projects she oversees,

Year.

Muddy Wellies (Ale and Cider) and Costwold Hills (Wine). The businesses are led by voluntary student

Katy has worked at the Royal Agricultural University for

teams and Katy is always looking for new opportunites

12 years single-handedly building the robust enterprise

for the teams, giving them responsibility and room to

offering they have today. The enterprise department

become ever more enterprising.

offers support to students across the University for their start-ups at four different levels Think it, Try it,

The Intrapreneur of the Year award was presented

Launch it and Grow it. Thanks to Katy’s work RAU’s

by International Association of Bookkeepers Director,

enterprise offering has been able to create over 50

Sarah Palmer.

successful businesses at the Cirencester Campus.

AWARD SPONSORED BY

HIGHLY COMMENDED ENTERPRISING LEARNING PROVIDER OF THE YEAR KICK OFF IN BUSINESS Kick Off In Business’ James Horn collected their Highly

self-employment. The nationwide package of support

Commended award for the Learning Provider of the

helps people in both the community and offenders

Year.

realise their protential with over 10,000 learners helped over the last 5 years. Kick Off In Business has

Kick Off In Business work with a range of partners

previously received an ‘Ofsted Outstanding’ for one of

from Premier League Football Clubs to HM Prisons

it’s programmes and have also created a ‘Dragons Den’

running short events which are fun, engaging, practical

style component to one of their programmes where

and useful. They provide people with the information

learners were able to pitch and present their business

to set up on their own and at the same time protect

proposals to peers.

them from the information they don’t need. Kick Off In Business has extensive experience in supporting both

The award was presented by IoSCM, Managing Director,

adults and young people explore the option that is

Jacky Smith.

AWARD SPONSORED BY

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