PEGS attend the NatWest & Pioneers Post SE100 awards.

For the 3rd year running PEGS made the top 100 social enterprises, celebrated by Natwest and Pioneers Post last Monday evening. PEGS Founder Michelle, along with staff members Sophia and Dylan, attended the awards ceremony held in central London. 

This year PEGS and Michelle were nominated for the ‘Trailblazing Newcomer’ award. This award recognises social enterprise startups, with a clear mission that can demonstrate positive growth and impact, as well as great promise for the future. The whole PEGS team were delighted to have been nominated and it was such a privilege to be named alongside so many incredible social enterprises. 

The SE100 awards were created by Pioneers Post more than a decade ago with the aim to support the development and growth of social enterprises and mission driven businesses. The night was no different, as the event showcased a fabulous array of social enterprise businesses across seven categories of awards. From incredible work with young people, music, wellbeing, families, the environment and social change. The future definitely looks bright for the top 100 social enterprises.

Commencing the evening was a short introduction from Andrew Harrison, the chair of NatWest Social & Community Capital. He acknowledged the social enterprises “creativity and resilience in tackling society’s biggest challenges”. Hosting the evening was Tim West, founder of Pioneers Post, he shared his thoughts on how despite the challenging recent times of Covid and the tight finances, “the overall attitude expressed was far from gloomy”. 

The awards offered a great chance for networking and making connections. PEGS were pleased to learn about and meet some incredible organisations with exciting visions and prospects for the future. Making lasting connections is important in the mission of social change and as always, it was great to meet up with some of PEGS friends in person too. 

PEGS staff member Sophia said “It was such a privilege to attend the NatWest SE100 awards. We had some great conversations with other enterprises and professionals and it was very inspiring to see all of the wonderful work being done in the community. The event also provided a great opportunity for us to tell others about the valuable work we are privileged to do at PEGS.” 

PEGS would like to share a special mention and congratulations for ‘Spoke World’, who won the ‘Trailblazing Newcomer’ award. An exciting organisation that incorporates mental health tools, into music and lyrics, please do go and check them out below.

You can find out more about the event on the Pioneers Post website, also featured below.