Manoj Varsani Wins MBE for Pivotal PPE Mission During Covid‑19
When the pandemic hit, Manoj Varsani, the mastermind behind fintech/proptech juggernaut Hammock, seized the moment to help those on the front lines. He launched SOS Supplies—a platform that matched spare PPE stock in the UK with charities, NHS hospitals and schools that needed it most.
Why It Matters
- Founded by a charity chair and CEO who knows the pain of scarce resources.
- In just weeks, the volunteer army grew to over 20 people, connecting 250+ organisations.
- All of this while balancing day‑to‑day jobs—talk about juggling!
Varsani Speaks
“Every one of us felt the megaphone of Covid‑19 and lockdowns,” he says. “I found that the electric buzz of volunteering kept our anxieties in check and turned chaos into direction.”
He extends heartfelt thanks to the Hammock team and the marathon‑running volunteers: “They worked nonstop to shield frontline workers. The NHS, charities and schools keep us roaring forward; SOS Supplies was their lifeline when it mattered most.”
Hammock’s Other Wins
While SOS Supplies sailed smoothly, Hammock itself took on a bold year of growth: fresh funding rounds, brand‑new services, and last‑minute capital raised in 2020 to launch a landlord current account backed by heavy hitters such as Fuel Ventures, Ascension Ventures, and Aviva.
A Thank‑You Note
As Queen’s New Years honours list rolls out, Varsani’s MBE is a shining testament: “Technology can be a weapon for good—this status proves exactly how.”
