Commercial and social impact do not have to be mutually exclusive. From joining Social Value to updating core operations, businesses around the world are repositioning their purpose to incorporate sustainability and social impact.

This shift is, in part, a response to the recognised risk of inaction. In addition to this, research suggests that a company’s sustainability and social impact is a deciding factor for 53% of the UK’s workforce when considering where to work. This is only likely to increase over time.

What’s more, social impact is not the only by-product of partnerships between corporates and social enterprises. Access to innovation, competitive advantage and reduction in supply chain risk are just some of the outcomes that can be enjoyed when these partnerships flourish correctly.

About the event

Impact Hub King’s Cross and Knowledge Quarter invite you to an in-person event focused on business collaboration. Find inspiration and clarity on how your business can harness successful partnerships to grow your commercial and social impact. Our panel includes experienced speakers, of which representatives from corporate leaders, local authorities and social entrepreneurs.

Our panel:

• Zoe Stern, Head of Community Engagement, EMEA, Google
• Su Pickerill, Head of Social Value, Wates Group
• Pranav Chopra, Founder of NEMI Teas & Trampoline
• Joyce Ogunade, Head of the Affordable Workspace Programme, Islington Council

The discussion will explore the role that impact partnerships have in this changing corporate landscape. The event will also be an opportunity to network with like-minded corporates, social enterprises and potential partners.

You’ll leave with valuable insights and contacts to help ignite collaborations and achieve social impact, as well as fruitful commercial benefits.

Format:

• Welcome drinks and nibbles
• Networking
• Intro from the hosts
• Panel discussion with Q&A
• Give / Get – building the ecosystem
• Final networking opportunity

Book your space today!