SMEs given opportunity to make global impact with launch of SOS Children’s Villages SME Club
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK are being presented with a one-of-a-kind opportunity to make a global impact through the launch of the SOS Children’s Villages SME Club by the world’s largest charity focused on supporting children and young people without parental care.
According to research, over half (54%) of employees feel a sense of pride in working for an employer who supports charities.¹ The SOS Children’s Villages SME Club aims to support businesses in making a genuine social impact, providing them with the chance to connect with other socially responsible enterprises.
The SME Club offers three tiers of membership to cater to businesses of all sizes – startups, micro-businesses, and growing enterprises can all find a tier that suits their needs. Members will also have access to exclusive resources, events, and opportunities to showcase the impact of their support.
SOS Children’s Villages operates in over 130 countries worldwide, providing support to millions of children to ensure they receive the best possible love and care. The charity works to ensure children around the world have a safe and loving home, and the best possible start to their future. By joining the SME Club, businesses have the opportunity to support children at every stage of their journey, by providing a wide range of services from alternative care, psychological support, and education to youth employability programs and help for parents at risk of being separated from their children.
Holly Christie, Head of Partnerships & Philanthropy at SOS Children’s Villages UK, said, “Every business, regardless of its size, has the power to change lives. That’s why we’re inviting smaller UK-based businesses to join us in making a global impact – helping to transform the lives of children and young people around the world.
“Currently, 1 in 10 children worldwide are separated from their families, neglected, or forced to live in abusive environments. By joining the SOS Children’s Villages SME Club, businesses – no matter how small – can play a vital role in ensuring these children receive the care and support they deserve.”
To learn more and join the SOS Children’s Villages SME Club, please visit: https://www.soschildrensvillages.org.uk/partner-with-us/sme-club/
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Notes to editor:
1. Charities Aid Foundation, 2025: https://www.hrmagazine.co.uk/content/news/charity-donations-boost-employee-engagement/
2. To learn more about the benefits of joining the SME Club, please visit: https://www.soschildrensvillages.org.uk/partner-with-us/sme-club/
About SOS Children’s Villages:
SOS Children’s Villages UK is part of a global federation founded in 1949. Operating in over 130 countries, SOS Children’s Villages is the world’s largest non-governmental organization focused on supporting children and young people without parental care or at risk of losing it. Currently, 1 in 10 children and young people around the world are separated from their families, neglected, or forced to live in an abusive environment.
The organization goes beyond meeting the physical needs of each child, focusing on providing love and support. Because when a child or young person is safe, loved, and respected, they can thrive, not just survive.
Derick is an experienced reporter having held multiple senior roles for large publishers across Europe. Specialist subjects include small business and financial emerging markets.