On Friday 20 June, 2025, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK were presented with a unique opportunity to make a global impact through the launch of an exclusive club by SOS Children’s Villages, the world’s largest charity focused on supporting children and young people who do not have, or are at risk of losing, parental care.
According to research, 54% of employees feel a sense of pride in working for an employer who supports charities.¹ The SOS Children’s Villages SME Club has been established to aid businesses in making a genuine social impact by providing them with the chance to connect with other socially responsible enterprises.
The SME Club offers three tiers of membership to accommodate 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.
With a presence in over 130 countries, SOS Children’s Villages provides support to millions of children to ensure they receive the best possible love and care. The charity’s mission is to ensure that all 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, including alternative care, psychological support, education, 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, stated, “Every business, no matter 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 SOS Children’s Villages SME Club, 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 find out 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. Working in over 130 countries, SOS Children’s Villages is the world’s largest non-governmental organization focused on supporting children and young people who do not have, or are at risk of losing, parental care. Today, 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.
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