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
Karen Dobson, Scotswood Natural Community Garden
Nature-based interventions that improve mental and physical health and strengthen community relationships.
More about KarenRobert Bruce, The Dorothy Parkes Centre
The community centre that won Outstanding Community Organisation Award 2019 for Smethwick.
More about RobertLisa Lea-Weston, Talking Heads
The social entrepreneur supporting key educators in schools to improve their wellbeing.
More about LisaChukumeka Maxwell, Action to Prevent Suicide
Empowering people to become Suicide First Aiders.
More about ChukumekaBlue O'Connor, Kings
An ethical men's grooming brand empowering men to live happier and healthy lives.
More about BlueMary 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.
More about MarySimon Short, Inspiring Intelligence
From multiple prison sentences to CEO of a successful social enterprise
More about SimonSarah Cowburn, Bodeeworx
Making fitness affordable and accessible to rural communities in Cornwall.
More about SarahSamantha Francis, Find A Balance
The social entrepreneur tackling the stigma of mental health in black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
More about Samantha