Not an email you expect to read on a Friday afternoon as you sit in the school car park about to start your commute home. However, a delightful email to read – Step Up has been named as ‘One To Watch’ in this year’s one to watch list compiled by NatWest.

The Ones to Watch list sits alongside the annual SE100 Index, which names the UK’s top 100 social enterprises, an award that Step Up was privileged to receive in 2024. The ‘ones to watch’ are organisations in the list are recognised as they are set to make a strong, positive impact in the years to come. 

You can view the full list of organisations in this year’s list here.

This recognition is a testament to our volunteer team and wider community, who continue to help shape a supportive network and social enterprise organisation ensuring educators thrive to become successful and sustainable school leaders.

You can join this year’s celebration event, where the winners in each of this year’s NatWest SE100 Impact Pioneer Award categories will be revealed. The event is on the evening of Wednesday 13 May at Band on the Wall in Manchester. They’ll also be streaming the event live, so you can choose to join us via Zoom or in person.

You can get your tickets here.