ableMove UK Recognised as a 2024 Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards Winner

ableMove UK, a South West-based accessible travel aid company, is thrilled to announce that they have been named a winner of the prestigious Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards in the Purpose Entrepreneur of the Year category. This accolade recognises their outstanding entrepreneurial achievements, resilience, and the impact they have made in their industry and community. This award was kindly sponsored by HelpBnk.

Now celebrating its 12th year, the Awards, often described as “The Grammys for Entrepreneurship” shine a spotlight on the individuals and businesses driving innovation, creating jobs, and shaping the future of the UK economy. The awards, sponsored by Allica Bank, honour remarkable stories of entrepreneurial success, perseverance, and vision.

“The last few years have been very challenging but we keep plugging away to try and make the aviation industry more accessible. We are delighted to be recognised for the second time at these fantastic awards alongside such wonderful people and organisations across Great Britain,” said Josh Wintersgill, Founder at ableMove UK.

Francesca James, founder of the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards, commented:

“Every year, I’m in awe of the entrepreneurs who come through our programme, and this year is no different. The Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards continues to receive thousands of applications annually, reflecting the incredible strength of entrepreneurship across the UK. This year’s winners collectively generate over £3 billion in turnover and employ over 20,000 people. These extraordinary individuals are not only transforming industries but also uplifting communities and inspiring the next generation of business leaders.”

Conrad Ford, Chief Product Officer at Allica Bank, commented:

“As a former entrepreneur myself, I recognise the immense contribution that SMEs make to the UK and the challenges they face. It’s great to see some of the innovation taking place within SMEs across the country, and the appetite for growth that’s there, despite a challenging environment.

“These businesses are the backbone of the UK economy, it’s important we give them the support they deserve, and take a moment to pause and celebrate them! We’re proud to be supporting the Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Awards. Congratulations to all the winners.”

Simon Squibb, Founder from HelpBnk said:

“I am excited to be attending this years Great British Entrepreneur Awards which most of us describe as the Oscars for the entrepreneurs, its always great to meet everyone in the ecosystem, hear what people are doing, connect and reconnect, and have some fun!”.

The awards ceremony, held on 18th November 2024 at London’s iconic Grosvenor House, brought together industry leaders, innovators, and changemakers to celebrate the exceptional achievements of this year’s winners.

The Purpose Entrepreneur of the Year category highlights entrepreneurs who prioritise making a positive impact on society or the environment through their business endeavours. It celebrates those who create products, services, or business models that align with their values and contribute to a greater cause. This category honours the exceptional achievements of entrepreneurs who have built successful businesses with a deep sense of purpose and a commitment to creating positive social and environmental impact.

ableMove UK has been recognised for its innovative solutions in improving air travel accessibility for disabled passengers and its pioneering products. Their dedication to enhancing safety, dignity, and inclusion for individuals has not only driven growth in the accessibility and aviation sectors but has also set a benchmark for excellence within the entrepreneurial community.

The team at ableMove UK is honored to receive this award and extends heartfelt gratitude to their customers, partners, and supporters. This recognition from the Great British Entrepreneur Awards fuels their ambition to continue making a positive impact and inspires them to achieve even greater milestones.

For more information about the Great British Entrepreneur Awards, please visit www.greatbritishentrepreneurawards.com.

To learn more about ableMove UK, please visit www.ablemove.co.uk.

About the Great British Entrepreneur Awards

The Great British Entrepreneur Awards, now in its 12th year, celebrate the achievements of the UK’s most inspiring and innovative entrepreneurs. These awards recognise the vital contributions entrepreneurs make to the economy and society, celebrating the resilience, creativity, and impact of individuals across the nation. For more information, please visit www.greatbritishentrepreneurawards.com.

About ableMove UK
ableMove UK believes in improving day-to-day living for wheelchair users through innovative products. We promote greater confidence, freedom, choice and safety in everything we do, with a large focus on the aviation sector.

About Allica Bank

Allica is a no-nonsense business bank, built especially for established businesses with between 5 and 250 employees.

These businesses make up a third of UK employment and turnover, yet the service they get from the big banks is increasingly impersonal, inconvenient, and poor value. Allica Bank is on a mission to give established businesses the no-nonsense banking they deserve. That means a current account with no monthly fees, a relationship manager whose name and number they actually know, and technology that makes life easier, not harder.

It’s how business banking used to be, just better.

Allica was recently named as Britain’s fastest-growing private company in 2024’s The Sunday Times 100, and is also the fastest-growing fintech company in the 26-year history of Deloitte’s UK Technology Fast 50 awards. It also revealed in 2023 that it achieved its first full year of profitability and had lent over £2 billion to established UK businesses.

Allica’s ambition is to gain 10% market share in the next five years in order to help change the SME market for the better.

Allica is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Financial Services Register Number: 821851.

Read more at: www.allica.bank/

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