SIG Celebrates 10 Years
A Decade of Impact and Growth at Social Interest Group
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We are proud to announce that our esteemed CEO, Gill Arukpe, MBE, has been selected as a judge for the prestigious Better Society Awards 2025. This recognition celebrates Gill’s unwavering commitment to creating meaningful change for individuals facing life’s challenges, including mental health, substance use, and homelessness. Her appointment underscores her leadership in advancing equity and sustainability within the non-profit and social care sectors.
The Better Society Awards honour commercial organisations demonstrating a steadfast dedication to building a more equitable, ethical, and sustainable future. These awards shine a spotlight on companies whose practices go beyond profitability, contributing to society through initiatives that support environmental sustainability, inclusivity, and community welfare.
Judges will evaluate entries from organisations striving to leave a positive mark on the world. Her extensive experience in social care, combined with her strategic vision for tackling societal challenges, positions her perfectly to assess these transformative contributions.
With over four decades of experience in the charity and social care sectors, Gill Arukpe has been a driving force behind SIG’s mission to empower People who experience multiple disadvantages. Under her leadership, SIG has grown into a multifaceted organisation offering housing, rehabilitation, and community support for people facing mental health challenges, domestic violence, criminal justice involvement, and substance misuse.
Gill’s dedication was recognised with an MBE in the New Year’s Honours 2024, for her outstanding services to Charity and Mental Health. Her innovative approaches to building partnerships between charities and local authorities reflect her deep commitment to creating sustainable pathways for recovery and inclusion.
Gill’s appointment as a judge signifies the growing alignment between the non-profit sector and commercial organisations. Her role highlights the importance of collaboration in addressing global challenges, from mental health and housing inequality to sustainability and ethical governance. By bridging these sectors, the Better Society Awards foster innovative solutions that benefit communities worldwide.
Through her involvement, Gill brings the perspective of someone who has championed community-based care and resilience-building initiatives. Her expertise will help ensure that the winning organisations demonstrate a genuine commitment to making a difference.
The awards ceremony, scheduled for May, will recognise trailblazers in categories spanning education, health, environment, and social inclusion. As a judge, Gill will play an integral role in celebrating these achievements while inspiring others to follow suit.
At SIG, we believe Gill’s participation reflects our organisation’s values and mission. It’s an opportunity to amplify the message that meaningful change is possible when organisations prioritise people and planet.
We congratulate Gill Arukpe, MBE, on her exceptional appointment as a judge for the Better Society Awards 2025, a role that highlights her enduring commitment to social progress. This milestone comes as Social Interest Group celebrates its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of transformative work towards building inclusive communities.
Stay tuned for updates on SIG’s initiatives and Gill’s contributions to the awards. Visit our website and follow us on social media as we continue advocating for a fairer, more sustainable future. Together, we can make meaningful change.
Celebrating a Decade of Collaboration and Innovation
