Well, what a start to the year for social enterprise. My long-term friend, collaborator and fellow social entrepreneur Lucy Ferguson picked up an MBE in the New Year Honours List for her services to social enterprise and the creative industries.
It's really heartening to see someone like Lucy, who's so genuine in terms of her purpose and approach to business and social value, being recognised in this way.
Lucy and I started our social enterprises together, shared office space, staff, contracts and ideas. We still work together now.