# Lessons in entrepreneurship to learn from universities

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2016/11/11/lessons-entrepreneurship-learn-universities/
- Published: 2016-11-11T16:00:18+00:00
- Author: Melanie May

**Charities can learn a lot from universities in terms of entrepreneurship and innovation,
a [National Business Awards](http://www.nationalbusinessawards.co.uk) judge has 
said.**

Chester Mojay-Sinclare (pictured), founder and CEO of social enterprise, [Charity Checkout](http://www.charitycheckout.co.uk),
founded his company while at university in 2011 and is a judge at this year’s Lloyds
Bank National Business Awards UK.

The awards are open to organisations of all sizes and sectors with an emphasis on
excellence, innovation and ethical business. Mojay-Sinclaire will join a panel of
75 UK business leaders, advisors, investors, influencers and entrepreneurs including
Sir Malcolm Grant, Chairman of NHS England and Lord Karan Bilimoria CBE; to judge
The Duke of York Award for University Entrepreneur.

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Shortlisting has already taken place and overall winners will be announced at this
year’s awards and Gala dinner, which will take place on 15th November at The Grosvenor
House Hotel, Park Lane.

Mojay-Sinclare said:

> “Universities are leading the way in the sector when it comes to innovation and
> entrepreneurship. Charities can learn from universities who are already great 
> at driving and encouraging an internal culture of entrepreneurship amongst their
> students, facilitating partnerships with innovative organisations and offering
> in-curricular entrepreneurial training.”

 * **[Lloyd’s Register Foundation sponsorship of Royal Institution Christmas Lectures launches year-long programme](https://fundraising.co.uk/2016/12/29/lloyds-register-foundation-sponsorship-royal-institution-christmas-lectures-launches-year-long-programme/)**(
   29 December 2016)
 * **[Trinity Foundation posts big increase in income](https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/04/06/trinity-foundation-posts-big-increase-income/)**(
   6 April 2017)
 * **[£2.7 million donation is University of Leicester’s largest ever individual gift](https://fundraising.co.uk/2017/05/08/2-7m-donation-university-leicesters-largest-ever-individual-gift/)**(
   8 May 2017)

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