Virgin Unite

That’s what Virgin Unite is all about. We’re the non-profit foundation of the Virgin Group. Bringing entrepreneurs together to make the world a better place.

We’re not shy about tackling the big stuff. Poverty, health, education and child welfare are top of our list.

But we can’t do it alone. That’s where you come in. Join Sir Richard Branson and use your resources, expertise and creative energy to generate significant and sustainable change while having fun and sharing once in a lifetime experiences.

Whether it’s giving your time, investing in the social sector or leveraging your network, there are loads of ways you can be involved with Virgin Unite.

We’ve got loads of great opportunities for you to participate close to home or with one of Virgin Unite’s flagship social investments such as The Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship which is enabling budding entrepreneurs to make a huge difference to their own lives, as well as those of their families, communities, and ultimately the whole of South Africa.

Virgin Unite Entrepreneurs allows entrepreneurs to leverage their resources, expertise and creative energy to become a force for change in the world. We’ll help you:

• Navigate: If you’ve already had experience in it, you’ll know that the philanthropic landscape can be confusing and overwhelming. We’ll work with you to map out your options and create a pathway forward tailored to your personal and business objectives.

• Connect: Virgin Unite Entrepreneurs offers once in a lifetime opportunities to experience the issues first hand. These include Connection Trips with Richard and frontline leaders to help inform your efforts; an annual gathering of entrepreneurs to celebrate, inspire and showcase their philanthropic initiatives; and leadership retreats with global icons at Richard’s unique properties around the world.

• Make a difference: It can be difficult to identify and engage with philanthropic projects that have real impact. We’ll link you to great social investment opportunities that offer value for money and meaningful social and environmental returns. We'll also track and report these projects’ impact so you can be sure your investment is making a real difference.

• Leverage your skills: It’s not just about cash.Virgin Unite Entrepreneurs also offers opportunities to lend your time and use your skills, energy and networks to make a tangible impact.

• Save time and money: Investing in your own foundation can be time and resource intensive. Entrepreneurial approaches is what we are about; use us as a resource and you’re on your way.

• Enhance your leadership profile: Build a name for yourself and your business in the philanthropic sector.

• Be part of something special: Join an influential community of like-minded entrepreneurs and global leaders who want to change the world with Richard and Virgin Unite.

> Join the club: Meet some entrepreneurs already on board

Check out some of our initiatives that entrepreneurs have been involved in:

> Branson Centre of Entrepreneurship - Unlocking the potential of South Africa’s next generation.

> Virgin Unite Entrepreneurs - Like-minded entrepreneurs Investing in emerging markets To generate significant and sustainable social change.

Think you’ve got what it takes to make a difference?

Get on board. Contact the Virgin Unite Entrepreneurs team today.

> Contact the team
> Register online
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