Leeds Beckett University has secured reaccreditation of the Small Business Charter Award, recognising its continued contribution to SME growth, innovation, and leadership development across the region.
First granted in 2016, the accreditation highlights the university’s long-term impact on small business ecosystems through initiatives such as Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, the Help to Grow: Management programme, and its dedicated Leadership Centre.
The reaccreditation signals Leeds Beckett’s role as a key B2B partner for SME engagement, with a focus on innovation, workforce development, and succession planning. Examples include collaborations with Colchester Machine Tool Solutions on leadership transformation and culture change, as well as Aquatrust on remote monitoring innovation for the water hygiene sector.
The award, valid for five years, places Leeds Beckett among a select group of UK institutions recognised for excellence in SME support, positioning it to scale its role in regional economic development further.
