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We help people tackle society's big problems
For 25 years, we've supported people to ignite change in their communities
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Our strategy 2022-2025: Igniting the social economy
We're building on our experience of supporting 5,000+ social entrepreneurs across four continents
How can flatbread help young people with learning disabilities?
Bristol-based bakery Step and Stone is cooking up transformational opportunities
VCSE Contract Readiness programme
A range of specialist support to help you win government contracts
"The SSE programme has been life-changing for me. I've become the leader I wanted to be."
We helped Nureen. Now she helps thousands of low-income families and people from marginalised communities
Read Nureen's story1,610,000
people in need helped by our social entrepreneurs, in just one year
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