Collaborent
About
Collaborent helps companies be a force for good in ways that develop their business and people whilst addressing local social and environmental challenges.
We work with businesses, social enterprises, public sector organisations, charities and educational bodies, to develop powerful collaborations that use under-utilised skills and resources, maximising impact in these organisations and in the local community.
Our experience in the commercial, voluntary, public and social enterprise sectors means we understand their contrasting and complementary needs, and can spot the potential synergies between them.
At the heart of our work is the opportunity to open up new and creative ways to:
- Help companies become more purposeful, differentiate themselves, grow their business, and attract, retain and develop their people
- Assist the public sector in tackling funding cuts and addressing local social needs
- Support the voluntary, community and social enterprise, sectors to become more financially sustainable through powerful partnerships and collaborations.
Working in Oxfordshire, the surrounding counties and beyond, we have connections in the fields of social value and corporate social responsibility in other parts of the UK.
Contact us to explore ways in which we can help you. We look forward to the prospect of working with you.
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Target PR’s journey to discover The Real Meaning of Business
In this session Grant Hayward and Sam Kandiyali use the recently developed B4 TRMOB graphic as a tool to highlight the ways in which Target PR use the business for positive social and environmental impact.
The ‘5 Pillars’ Principle | The Real Meaning of Business
Many people still hold the belief that the purpose of business is profit above all else. For a small minority it never has been, although historically, for most it has.
The ‘5 Pillars’ Principle | The Real Meaning of Business
On this episode of The Real Meaning of Business we illustrate the ‘5 pillars’ principle and how this framework can help members understand the context of what they might already be doing, as well as the opportunities and benefits of evolving and improving their business models.
Re-Energise Your ‘Mojo’
Back in November, B4 member Jackie Jarvis asked other members how they energised their ‘Mojo’. Now, as we hopefully approach, fingers crossed, the permanent end of lockdown, we revisit this article with Tim Wraith of Sobell House giving us an injection of his ways to keep going. Many of us will feel battered and bruised from the personal and professional challenges we have endured over the last 12 to 14 months, so how does Tim keep going? We also revisit what our members said last year in Jackie’s article.
Profit vs. Purpose
In this episode of The Real Meaning of business, Grant Hayward, Sam Kandiyali, Dominic Hare and Mike Jennings discuss a hugely important topic in today’s business landscape: Profit vs Purpose – Are they at odds with each other, or complementary? Can purpose lead to profit and vice versa? Join us for an inspirational and eye-opening discussion.
Profit vs. Purpose
In this episode of The Real Meaning of business, Grant Hayward, Sam Kandiyali, Dominic Hare and Mike Jennings discuss a hugely important topic in today’s business landscape: Profit vs Purpose – Are they at odds with each other, or complementary? Can purpose lead to profit and vice versa? Join us for an inspirational and eye-opening discussion.
The Real Meaning of Business
Business has always evolved, but it is now changing like never before, accelerating over recent years and fuelled even more by the extraordinary events of the past year. So, what are these changes, why are they happening and what now is the real meaning of business?
The Real Meaning of Business
Business has always evolved, but it is now changing like never before, accelerating over recent years and fuelled even more by the extraordinary events of the past year. So, what are these changes, why are they happening and what now is the real meaning of business?
What is a B Corp?
March is B Corp Month, but what is a B Corp and why should businesses be interested?
What is a B Corp?
March is B Corp Month, but what is a B Corp and why should businesses be interested?
What is a B Corp?
On this Business Brunch our guests Grant Hayward from Collaborent, Helen Denny from The Myers-Briggs Company, and Kate Sandle from B Corp UK, discuss the B Corp movement, how B Corps operates, and why it’s both good for them and for a better world.
The Real Meaning of Business
Business has always evolved, but it is now changing like never before, accelerating over recent years and fuelled even more by the extraordinary events of the past year. So, what are these changes, why are they happening and what now is the real meaning of business? Some will say it’s to generate profit or wealth. But that’s just one result and not the main reason for many.
B4 Community Building Day
It’s B4 Community Building Day at B4. So we’re highlighting some recent and not so recent articles and press releases posted by B4 members over the past year or so.
The Future Of Work
The world of work is changing. Artificial intelligence, automation, remote working, and robotics will make this shift as significant as the mechanisation in prior generations of agriculture and mass manufacturing. While some jobs will be lost, and many others created, almost all will change.
Workplace Wellbeing Day
It’s Workplace Wellbeing Day at B4. So we’re highlighting some recent and not so recent articles and press releases posted by B4 members over the past year or so.
What’s the point of purpose?
And what does it mean for people in business and profit? We asked some B4 members to share their understanding of what this means to them, their businesses and the world today.
B4 People & Strategy Day
It’s People & Strategy Day at B4 so we’re highlighting some recent and not so recent articles and press releases posted by B4 members over the past year or so. Some content is pre-COVID but still relevant so get stuck in for great advice from our growing community of experts.
Energise Your ‘Mojo’
How to keep it together when the going gets tough… Jackie Jarvis the Walking Business Coach talked to three B4 members about a subject close to her heart and her business.
The B Corp Movement – Generating Profit with Purpose with Grant...
Certified B Corps are a new kind of business that balances purpose and profit. They are committed to consider the impact of their decisions on their workers, customers, suppliers, community, and the environment. This is a community of leaders, driving a global movement of people using businesses as a force for good.
Oxfordshire businesses shine
B4 has been a great window through which to view the continued and growing shift businesses are making to embed more positive social and environmental purpose at the heart of what they do, and I have been proud to support B4 in this direction too.
NEXUS Webinar Series with Mark Beard, Richard Venables, Jayne Woodley and...
Join us for the first in a series of NEXUS webinars where we will hear from Mark Beard, Patron of NEXUS and High Sheriff in Nomination for shrieval year commencing April 2022, former High Sheriff, Richard Venables, Jayne Woodley of OCF and Grant Hayward, who is well known to businesses across both organisations and will remain proactively involved in the future development of NEXUS.
B4 podcast: An interview with Dominic Hare & Grant Hayward
Can a business thrive if it’s not challenging itself to be more responsible?
Building a more resilient, purposeful and attractive business
More businesses are recognising that embedding purpose into their businesses and having more positive social and environmental impact is essential for a successful and financially sustainable business. But why should you and how can you?
The significance of Social Enterprise
Social Enterprise UK, the national body supporting Social Enterprise, awarded Oxfordshire the accolade of becoming the first Social Enterprise “County” in recognition of the “hot bed” of social enterprise and social entrepreneurs we have locally.
A more Inclusive Economy for Oxfordshire, What does that mean for...
A more Inclusive Economy for Oxfordshire, What does that mean for your business?
Business as a Force for Good, What will be your legacy?
Oxford based global brand The Myers-Briggs Company recently became a certified B-Corp; a “business as a force for good”. Some B4 members visited the company to learn more.
The Sustainable Development Goals and your business
So, you may or may not have heard of the Sustainable Development Goals, or SDG’s. What are they, how do they relate to your business and what opportunities do they open up for you?
Oxfordshire companies lead the way with Better Business Why and how...
Growing evidence shows that companies placing “purpose” at the heart of what they do can lead to stronger and more profitable business.
Cancer in the Workplace at Maggie’s Oxford
There are over 500,000 people with cancer working across the UK. This figure is expected to double by 2030 as more people survive a diagnosis of cancer.
Giving back or sharing for common goals?
Business that’s good for Oxfordshire is good for your business. Although I recognise and commend the focus this issue has on “Giving Back”, I’d like to be a little controversial about the subject…
B4 Values – A better way to do business
Business that’s good for Oxfordshire is good for your business