What Beam Is All About
Beam is growing fast! 🚀 This innovative social enterprise is all about using AI-powered welfare services to support people facing tough challenges—like homelessness, unemployment, and the struggles refugees often endure. Beam’s mission? To transform frontline productivity with smart tech, so support workers can spend less time on admin and more time delivering human-centred care. From helping homeless people and refugees to supporting prison leavers and the unemployed, Beam is making a real difference.
The Main Benefits and Key Figures
Beam’s impact speaks volumes. Here’s a quick snapshot of what they’ve achieved:
- Supported into jobs: 2,413
- Supported into homes: 1,871
- Completed a programme: 2,183
- Estimated taxpayer savings:
- Central government: ÂŁ36,239,370
- Local government: ÂŁ50,074,301
- Ministry of Justice: ÂŁ13,070,116
- NHS: ÂŁ13,259,811
Beam’s AI tools save support workers about a day a week on average—finally freeing them up to focus on what really matters: people.
How Beam Supports People
Beam’s approach is deeply compassionate and personalised. Everyone using Beam gets one-to-one support from a trained, caring caseworker. This isn’t just about ticking boxes—it’s about real human connection and tailored help. Whether it’s finding a job, securing a home, or gaining new skills, Beam walks alongside people every step of the way.
Digital Inclusion: Bridging the Gap
In today’s world, no one can thrive without a smartphone and some core digital skills. Beam gets that. While some services are delivered face-to-face, most happen via smartphone, with caseworkers helping people build digital confidence. This focus on digital inclusion ensures that those left behind get the tools they need to succeed in a tech-driven society.
Transparency and Measurable Impact
Beam knows that solving big social problems means measuring progress—and being open about it. They transparently report on social outcomes and the taxpayer savings their work generates. This kind of accountability builds trust and shows exactly how tech for good can make a difference in the public sector.
Beam’s Impact on Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
- SDG 1: No Poverty
- SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
- SDG 4: Quality Education
- SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth
- SDG 10: Reduced Inequalities
- SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
- SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals
Award-Winning Innovation and Recognition
Beam isn’t just making waves—they’re winning awards too. Recognised as one of London’s 10 hottest startups and among the UK’s top 15 startups, Beam also holds titles like Best Financial Inclusion Organisation in Europe and Tech Week’s 20 Hottest British Startups. Proudly certified as a B-Corp and a social enterprise, Beam’s innovation is turning heads and changing lives.
