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- Workshop
Webinar: Introduction to Social Enterprise
Get a clear introduction to social enterprise and the key building blocks for starting a sustainable social business.
- Online
- April 2, 2026
- Duration: A few hours or less
- Workshop
Webinar: Developing community business income streams
Practical ways for community businesses to grow income from trading: choose a trading model, learn from real examples and plan a low-risk pilot.
- Online
- April 8, 2026
- Duration: A few hours or less
- Programme
Southwark Local Access Partnership Trade Up Programme 2026
For organisations in Southwark seeking to grow trading income, diversify income streams and strengthen long-term sustainability. Up to £15k grant available.
- London
- June 1, 2026 – March 1, 2027
- Duration: Up to a year
- Deadline: April 2, 2026
- Programme
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, 2026 – October 31, 2027
- Duration: Up to a year
- Deadline: April 29, 2026
Our impact at a glance
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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Why learn with SSE
We know social entrepreneurs thrive on action, so our learning is rooted in the real world.
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Latest resources & news
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LSE study finds Match Trading helps social ventures grow while staying true to their mission
A new study by the LSE has found that Match Trading™ helps social ventures grow income, build stronger organisations and stay focused on their social purpose.
- News
- News
The Mission Economy Summit is returning!
Secure your place for Mission Economy Summit, Thu 5 March at Rich Mix, London. One day to build resilience: funding, social investment, wellbeing, crisis leadership, EDI, community power and more.
- Videos & webinars
- Build specific skills
Witness session: Adapting to change
Annie Francis, founder of Independent Midwives, explains how shifting strategy helped Neighbourhood Midwives prove how their model works.
- Videos & webinars
- Get peer support or connect with others
Community Engagement: Getting your community to turn up
We hosted a powerful and practical session led by Paulette Singer, co-founder and director of Our Yard at Clitterhouse Farm – a thriving community business in north-west London.