Big news from the Highlands. Cory Jones has been named in the UK’s prestigious Social Enterprise 100 Index Pioneer List.
Social Enterprise 100 Index
The Social Enterprise 100 Index recognises some of the country’s most impressive and inspiring social enterprises, celebrating organisations and individuals creating real impact through innovation, growth, and community focused work.
First Aid Training Co-operative
Cory Jones joins the first ever Social Enterprise 100 Impact Pioneer List. The list recognises the UK’s top 100 most impressive and inspiring social businesses, based on their impact, growth and achievements over the past year.
Cory is a founder Director of First Aid Training Co-operative which is now 11 years old and has maintained steady grow over the last decade and brought other small first aid providers into the organisation. The organisation has now trained tens of thousands of people in life saving first aid and was a finalist in the FSB Scotland business awards 2023.
The Co-operative has a strong quality assurance ethic and is a holder of ISO 9001, 14001 &45001 awards. They are also a Living Wage employer.
Co-operative funds projects through Ecologi
The Co-operative funds projects through Ecologi. These projects meet industry leading Gold Standard and Verified Carbon Standard requirements, while independent auditors verify that they deliver genuine, measurable environmental benefits. These projects cover a variety of schemes. Community initiatives, renewables projects, sustainable transport improvements, and restoration of vital wetland habitats. All contribute to the accelerating action against climate change to protect and restore nature and transition to renewable technologies. Something that they are very proud to support!
The annual list highlights pioneers from across the UK who are making a difference through ethical business models and community driven initiatives. Being included is a significant achievement and reflects years of dedication, leadership, and commitment to helping others.
For those who know Cory personally, the recognition will come as no surprise. His passion for people, practical support, and community resilience has always been at the heart of what he does.
Congratulations Cory from Wee Wild Adventures.
You can learn more about the Social Enterprise 100 Index here: Social Enterprise 100 Index
And about the First Aid Training Co-operative here: First Aid Training Co-operative
