Our awards
2020 top 25’ list of NatWest SE100 ‘Trailblazing Newcomers’
In May 2020, the NatWest SE100 Index compiled by Pioneers Post for the first time published a special ‘top 25’ list of NatWest SE100 ‘Trailblazing Newcomers’.
After a rigorous process to assess the best performers of the year from almost 300 applicants, Hope For The Community CIC was named amongst 25 ‘ones to watch’ newcomers selected for their impressive revenue growth and impact.
“I am so proud of this achievement. Being recognised amongst the Top 25 trailblazers in the UK gives us a welcome boost to keep supporting those most in need during the pandemic.”
2020 Medilink West Midlands Medical & Healthcare Business Awards
On 14th February 2020, the Medilink West Midlands Medical & Healthcare Business Awards brought together business representatives, clinicians, researchers and academics to celebrate the best in healthcare and lifesciences across the region.
The awards recognise organisations in the West Midlands who have specifically excelled in their industry over the last year. Hope For The Community CIC was named 'One to Watch' in the Start-up category and the judges were particularly impressed by the involvement of community volunteers in developing the social enterprise.
2019 PraxisAuril Knowledge Exchange (KE) Awards
In June 2019 our social enterprise was recognised for contribution towards producing positive health outcomes and sharing academic expertise through ‘best knowledge exchange deal award’ at the 2019 KE awards. The ‘KE awards’ are organised by Praxis Auril, an association of research commercialisation professionals and UK Research and Innovation, a new body which works in partnership with universities, research organizations, businesses, charities, and government to create the best possible environment for research and innovation to flourish.
“Collaborations and new ventures don’t just happen because of the great ideas of our academics but because of a creative blend of teamwork, expertise and experience which, when it works well, is the best in the world.”
2019 NatWest SE100 index and Social Business Awards
The NatWest SE100 inNatWest SE100 Index is a collaborative initiative of Pioneers Post and NatWest that recognises and celebrates the leading 100 social enterprises across the UK each year. Judges select the ‘top 100’ social enterprises from all applicants based on a variety of criteria, with points awarded based on the seven awards (growth, impact, leadership, etc).
Hope For The Community CIC is delighted to be included on the 2019 Index.
“In an era marked by the continual withdrawal of public resources, to learn of these initiatives being led by entrepreneurial leaders in social enterprise is inspiring and brings a much-needed optimism for the future.”
2018 Coventry University Excellence award for Creativity and Enterprise
In June 2018 the Hope For The Community CIC team were crowned winners at Coventry University's annual Excellence Awards held at Coventry Cathedral. The Coventry Excellence Awards recognise excellence in the achievements of staff teams across the Coventry University Group.
The judges felt that the winning team had demonstrated impact and innovation. Hope for the Community CIC is the first and currently only staff social enterprise spin-out company arising from a unique collaboration across the CU Group including academics, professional services and community volunteers.
“Hope showcases how expertise in research and teaching can demonstrate community reach, impact and social value”
2018 International Women’s Day Award and Creative Conscience 2018 Global Awards
Gabriela Matouskova, our volunteer business advisor has been a double winner this year, rewarded for her work as the Gratitude wall community art project lead. In March, to celebrate International Womens' Day, Gabriela was included in Coventry University's honour roll, part of IWM award ceremony for strengthening the link between the University and the community.
In July, Gabriela was named a bronze winner at the Creative Conscience 2018 Global Awards, category Architecture/Interiors. More than 1,000 creative thinkers submited projects this year, representing over 65 nations. The judges were impressed by the impact already achieved through the project and its community engagement.
“The project has been such rewarding experience and I am very grateful for all our friends and supporters. The awards bring new opportunities and I cannot wait to see what’s next!”
2017 UnLtd HEFCE SEE Changemakers award
In June 2017 HOPE 4 the Community won a highly commended award in the Outstanding Social Enterprise Innovation category for its aproach and delivery of self-management programmes for people living with long-term health conditions.
The Social Entrepreneurs' Exchange (SEE) awards are awarded by UnLtd and backed by the Higher Education Funding Council and took place at the University of Oxford on Wednesday 28 June 2017.
Attended and judged by social entrepreneurs, support networks and university staff championing social enterprise activities, the awards celebrate good practice and new initiatives happening throughout the HE sector.
“The SEE Change award is a great recognition of the hard work Tina, Wendy, Vicky, Dave and Andy have done to grow H4C and helping communities”
