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

Adil Mohammed Javed, Alchemy Arts

Adil Mohammed Javed, Alchemy Arts

Using the arts to help disadvantaged groups in the North West express themselves.

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Frankie Graham, founder of Betknowmore UK

Frankie Graham, Betknowmore UK

Meet the man using his own experience to tackle gambling-related harm.

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Indie Flynn, Square Peg

Indie Flynn, Square Peg

The social entrepreneur using animation to help children with special needs and from challenging backgrounds.

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Katie Buckingham, Altruist Enterprises

The Midlands based social entrepreneur tackling mental health (and delivering TEDx Talks in her spare time...)

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Rachel Roger, Reform Radio

Making waves (on air) to help young people in Manchester.

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Nikki Markham, Battling On

Supporting veterans and young people in Cornwall in innovative ways.

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Maggie Sikora, MAPIS

The social entrepreneur using fashion to help people from disadvantaged backgrounds increase their confidence and skills.

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Roberta Francis, TAGS

"I do like the environment here, you feel like you can go and ask somebody a question and they will listen to you"

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Fiona Frank, Green Elephant Cooperative

Fiona runs an eco-community of creatives and start-ups, centred around a watermill

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Sian Wells, Kitenge

"SSE’s support was vital in helping me to overcome my business challenges."

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