The B2W Group: an expanding group with social impact at its heart

At The B2W Group, we’re pleased to announce the acquisition of leading apprenticeship provider Just IT. Based in London, Just IT are leading apprenticeship provider that works with clients such as Sainsbury’s, National Rail, Google and public sector organisations such as the NHS and Bank of England. With annual revenues of more than £8m, the acquisition brings scale and significant synergies to the group, adding in excess of 100 staff.

This growth will have a substantial impact on The B2W Group’s ability to engage with and upskill employed and unemployed people throughout the UK; already supporting more than 10,000 people with training every year, that number looks to grow exponentially. Historically Northern based, the group’s addition of Just IT’s London foothold will also allow for further opportunities to support southern communities.

With the support of Just IT, The B2W Group’s focus will continue to be on upskilling and launching the career of those in the digital sectors such as IT, marketing, software, digital support, cyber security and more. Following the shift to a more digital and remote way of working, these skills are now more valuable than ever to learners, communities, and the economy.

Luke Muscat, co-founder and Managing Director of The B2W Group said: “This acquisition is a big moment for us and we are excited to welcome the Just IT team into the Group.

“Just IT has a fantastic reputation in London and the South East, excellent clients and crucially a similar culture and dedication to the highest standards of training and development as ourselves.”

The B2W Group’s commitment to social impact is further strengthened by the Just IT acquisition.

Luke Muscat continued: “As a business with social impact at its heart, the acquisition will enable us to reach more learners, improve communities by helping more long-term unemployed back into work and continue to ease the pressure of labour shortages in important sectors of the economy.”

Simon Perriton, Founder of Just IT Training said: “Back2Work and Just IT/Skills Team share mutual values, and a great sense of energy and optimism for the future which has made discussions both energising and exciting. The combined companies will offer valuable services to a wider range of companies and people that will make a real impact. There is a lot to look forward to!”

As an education and training provider, The B2W Group push our social impact work forward every day, and we’re deeply committed to measuring our efforts and improving upon them, day by day and year by year.

We do so in the belief that the work we do not only supports our learners and partners in the short-term, but also empowers and enriches people and leaves a positive impact on the lives and the lives of those around them. We aim to be a leading and inspiring figure in social impact and responsibility to leverage our position to inspire others in the sector.

The acquisition of Just IT will further this social impact goal and growth and will afford both organisations the opportunity to support both employed and unemployed people throughout the UK.