We back people with purpose

Through practical learning, Match Trading™ grants and expert support, we help people build confidence, skills and connections to grow strong, sustainable enterprises that change lives and protect the planet.

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Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, find the right path to develop your skills and impact.

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Programmes

Our programmes offer application-based, longer-term support up to a year.

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Featured learning opportunities

Check out what’s happening now with programmes available and workshops you can join today.

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For Startups
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Trading for Good: Community Business

Develop your community business's income and impact through a specialist programme of support and a Match Trading™ Grant.

  • England
  • October 1, 2027 – October 31, 2028
  • Duration: Up to a year
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For Startups
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Trading for Good

Gain the knowledge, skills, and confidence to develop and grow projects that tackle social and environmental challenges through strong trading income streams.

  • England
  • November 30, 2026 – August 30, 2027
  • Duration: Up to a year
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For Startups
For Scaleups
  • Workshop

Measuring Social Impact

Understand, plan and evidence your organisation’s social impact, from outcomes and wellbeing measures to Theory of Change and SROI.

  • Online
  • October 20, 2026 – October 22, 2026
  • Duration: Just a day or two (short, one-off)
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For Startups
For Scaleups
  • Programme

Webinar: More than a roof

Join the School for Social Entrepreneurs for a conversation with social enterprise leaders tackling homelessness and housing insecurity in different ways.

  • Online
  • Duration: A few hours or less
  • Deadline: August 27, 2026
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Our impact at a glance

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1381

Leaders of social change supported in 2024-2025

806000

People helped by our social entrepreneurs, in just one year

£ 59  M

In traded income generated by our social entrepreneurs

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  • Being a social entrepreneur means taking an amazing path through life. It's tough. It's rewarding. It works best knowing there are people and organisations like SSE who've got your back.

    Samantha Silver, Action-Attainment CIC

  • Being a social entrepreneur is a journey not a destination, and SSE has been a key contributor to my journey through community connections and opportunities for continued personal development.

    Sharon McPherson, Families In Harmony CIC

  • The SSE helps you and your organisation to plan, prepare and implement sustainable change by working with a supportive and positive group of like minded people.

    Carole Longden, Forest of Hearts

    Discover more about SSE

    Learn more about who we are, the impact we create and how to work with us.

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    Funders & partnerships

    Collaborate with us to create scalable impact and lasting change in communities.

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    Our impact

    See the difference our students and partners are making in communities across the UK.

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    Latest resources & news

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    20 August, 2026
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    Understanding racial disparities in social enterprise growth

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    10 August, 2026
    • News
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    Milton Keynes celebrates first graduates of Trading for Good programme

    Partners, mentors, friends and family gathered at the MK:U Innovation Hub in central Milton Keynes today to celebrate 18 social entrepreneurs graduating from Trading for Good: Milton Keynes.

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    9 June, 2026
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    Good Finance Live returns this July

    Good Finance Live returns on 1 July 2026, bringing charity and social enterprise leaders together for a full day of practical insight, honest conversation and genuine connection

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    9 April, 2026
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    Webinar: Developing community business income streams

    Learn how community businesses can grow income from trading, with practical ways to test ideas, price confidently and build steady revenue.

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