Meet our students
Short interviews with some of the inspirational social entrepreneurs we've supported. Read about the impact they're having and what they think of SSE.
Fellows’ stories
Blue O'Connor, Kings
“The programme was invaluable in terms of learning, networks, inspiration and the courage to run with my idea!”
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Mary Anne Barclay, Singing for Lung Health Colchester
Did you know that singing can help lung health? This young musician has turned it into a social enterprise.
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Simon Short, Inspiring Intelligence
From multiple prison sentences to CEO of a successful social enterprise
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Sarah Cowburn, Bodeeworx
Making fitness affordable and accessible to rural communities in Cornwall
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Samantha Francis, Find A Balance
The social entrepreneur tackling the stigma of mental health in black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
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Pauline Jordan, Hortic Therapy CIC
Enriching the lives of older people and those with dementia.
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Naomi Marek OBE, Sky Badger
Meet the woman driven to set up a charity after her 6-year-old became seriously ill.
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Melanie Cornish, Bringing Words to Life
From New York journalist to Newcastle social entrepreneur.
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Martin Taylor, Fir Tree CIC
The fishing centre helping disadvantaged people in the North West.
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