PROMOTING OPPORTUNITY
Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company (SBMC)
Scotland’s Bravest Manufacturing Company is Scotland’s leading enterprise providing employment opportunities for veterans, particularly those with life-changing physical and mental disabilities brought about by service. The factory specialises in the manufacture of road and rail signs, bespoke engineering and circular economy products, as well as print and fulfilment services. With an ongoing strategy to expand, further invest in machinery and enter new markets, it ensures that more ex-servicemen and women can be given jobs to help them regain their independence and upskill in an industry-leading setting. Operating as a not-for-profit social enterprise, the factory reinvests 100% of its surplus back into the operation – and the activity of its parent charity, Royal British Legion Industries – to provide greater employment, welfare and housing opportunities to its beneficiaries. Its work can only be achieved by encouraging businesses and organisations from across all sectors to consider the social impact their business choices have within local and national communities. SCOTLAND’S BRAVEST MANUFACTURING COMPANY (SBMC) Bishopton, Renfrewshire PA7 5PU Tel: 0141 471 0830 • enquiries@scotlandsbravest.org.uk www.scotlandsbravest.org.uk scotlands-bravest-manufacturing-company
SBMC provides veteran employment in an industry-leading manufacturing setting
St Helens Chamber
St Helens Chamber is proud to have achieved the King’s Award for Enterprise for Promoting Opportunity – a highly prestigious award for UK businesses. St Helens Chamber is a large and dynamic social enterprise, with a long history of helping the business community create prosperity and opportunity in and around St Helens. The King’s Award is a testament to the work that the Chamber does to support local people through a range of business support and employment programmes. Tracy Mawson, Chief Executive of St Helens Chamber, says: “I am immensely proud of this amazing achievement. As a social enterprise, promoting
opportunities for local people is at the core of everything we do – so to be recognised for this on such a large scale is truly outstanding.” The Award was given for the Chamber’s Fast Track
to Apprenticeship Programme, which supports people aged 16-24 to develop their employability skills and ensures they are ready to take the first steps into employment.
ST HELENS CHAMBER Salisbury Street, St Helens WA10 1FY Tel: 01744 742000 • info@sthelenschamber.com @sthelenschamber
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