Bright One founder named one of the Future 100 Young Social Entrepreneurs 2009

Ben Matthews, founder of Bright One, has been announced as one of the Future 100 Young Social Entrepreneurs of the Year during Global Entrepreneurship Week 2009.

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The Future 100 Awards puts the spotlight on young people aged 18-35 who are demonstrating entrepreneurial flair and innovation in running a responsible business venture; one which demonstrates a balance between economic, environmental and social goals to achieve ultimate business success.
Global Entrepreneurship Week is looking to unleash people's enterprising ideas to tackle some of society's biggest issues such as climate change, poverty, gender equality and health.
Bright One is a volunteer-run communications agency for the third sector who help organisations get their messages heard and offer resources so they can focus on core activities. Bright One solves two problems: Third sector organisations get professional communication services at a low cost and inexperienced PR and communications people get the skills and mentoring they need from seasoned professionals.
The Future 100 awards encourages and rewards extraordinary vision, ethical business practice and social responsibility. They aim to showcase businesses that offer innovative and sustainable solutions to social problems. The Future 100 Awards is organized by Striding Out www.stridingout.co.uk, a social enterprise which is committed to supporting the development and growth of young and ethical entrepreneurs.

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I'm delighted to be included in the Future 100 awards along with a range of other fantastic young entrepreneurs running successful and innovative projects. I'd like to share this award with the whole of the Bright One team - from the management team to our volunteers, our clients to our various supporters - as without their help we wouldn't be in the position we are today, helping other charitable organisations get their messages out to the people that need to hear them the most.

Ben Matthews, Founder of Bright One

The future of our world is in the hands of individuals who are committed to generating commercial and ethical returns. Challenging economic times can offer opportunities to question the way we operate as both a business community and a society. We are profiling the 'Future 100' young entrepreneurs who are changing the face of everyday business and improve commerce's impact on the wider world.

Heather Wilkinson, Founder of Striding Out and organiser of the Future 100 awards