The Award

The Small Business Charter award is a mark of excellence for business schools, which recognises their expertise in:

• Supporting small businesses
• Student entrepreneurship
• Engagement in the local economy

Benefits

Award holders benefit from opportunities created by the Small Business Charter:

• A nationally recognised kitemark award to promote your expertise
• Nationwide advocacy
• A network of business schools focused on enterprise and small business support
• Knowledge-sharing workshops throughout the UK for business school award holders
• An Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIR) network for business school EIRs
• Engaging with governments across the UK to inform and influence
• Conducting research that will inform and promote what works and highlight best practice

See the 'How to Apply' section for more information on the application process.