Work Needs Trust

Work Needs Trust

From Working Hours by Western Studios, Leeds Ltd

May 12, 2026 · 2h 0m · Season 7 · Episode 3

About this episode

Liza Kellett discusses her experiences and insights on building trust in social enterprises and supporting those facing financial exclusion.

Recorded on 08/04/2026 Liza Kellett is the founding Chief Executive of social enterprise Trust Leeds and was awarded the Yorkshire & Humberside ‘Social Entrepreneur of the Year’ in 2025. Liza has set up, led, managed, funded, and advised charities and social enterprises in the capacities of: Chief Executive of social enterprise Emmaus Leeds for which she raised over £3 million in investment to enable it to sustainably generate half of its income Chief Executive of the Community Foundation Wales (where she created Wales’ first micro-venture philanthropy Fund, the world’s first national community endowment fund, and an annual philanthropy week); panellist on multiple grant funds and social enterprise loan funds trustee of several trading charities In addition to strategic, governance, leadership and business management, Liza has lived experience of walking alongside people facing poverty, isolation and financial exclusion. She nurtures energy, ambition, and a sense of purpose and belonging by bringing a unique combination of global models of Self-Reliant Groups and micro-finance to Leeds. Liza cheers when she sees that a potential borrower has a poor credit record. Having…

People in this episode

Guest: Liza Kellett

Topics covered

  • social enterprise
  • trust
  • philanthropy
  • financial inclusion
  • leadership

Keywords

  • social entrepreneur
  • trust
  • financial exclusion
  • community foundation
  • micro-finance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Trust Leeds, Emmaus Leeds, Community Foundation Wales

Places: Leeds, Wales

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