Schools that meet 24 or more of the 30 dimensions, with a minimum of seven dimensions in each of the three key areas will secure the SBC for five years.
The process
Liaise with the SBC team to discuss your suitability for the accreditation and how to get started
Submit your application and supporting evidence
Assessment Days: your school will have an assessment with three assessors, who will produce a report on your activities
After the assessment, you will be asked to fact check the assessors' report
The SBC Management Board will make a decision on your application
If successful, you will be awarded the Small Business Charter
Assessment criteria
5 YEAR ACCREDITATION
3 YEAR ACCREDITATION
Schools that achieve a minimum of 15 dimensions across the key areas will secure the SBC for three years.
FEES
The application fees are £5000. Once the school is awarded the Small Business Charter, there is an annual fee of £6420 to maintain the award.
Guidance notes for business schools
These guidance notes were written by SBC assessors and are designed to provide advice to schools who are preparing for SBC assessment and reassessment.
Download the assessment itinerary
In order to prepare for your assessment, please view our assessment itinerary.
Is your business school applying for the first time?
If you are applying for the Small Business Charter for the first time, please download the form below.
Is your business school applying for reassessment?
If your school already holds the Small Business Charter and is applying for reaccreditation, please use the form below.
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