North West
Providing training, networking and ongoing opportunities for social entrepreneurs in the North West.
The School for Social Entrepreneurs North West was launched in Liverpool in 2007 in partnership with Blackburne House, one of the country’s leading social enterprises.
To date, we have developed and delivered several intensive nine-month core programmes, including a Cultural Leadership Programme, a Transnational Programme, a Social Innovators in Health and Wellbeing Programme and the SSE’s first ever Environmental Programme. In addition, we developed and delivered several short and bespoke Associate Fellowship programmes centred on Action Learning Sets.
In 2008 we developed an innovative SSE Programme for Young People and we continue to work closely with schools across the North West region, developing and delivering bespoke programmes.
Our Alumni goes from strength to strength and we now have more than 300 Fellows and Associate Fellows of SSE North West.
Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneurs Programme
Whether you are looking to get started on a new idea or want to grow an established organisation, this programme can help. Lloyds Bank Social Entrepreneurs Programme offers a fully funded year of learning, a mentor and a grant to help you grow your project. The programme will help you develop as a leader and obtain the skills needed to take your organisation to the next stage.
Local news
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Financial management in 2021: Tips for social enterprises
Rob Ormiston, founder of accountancy firm Northern Tonic and long-time supporter of SSE, shares his expert advice on managing finances through the crisis.
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15 ideas for engaging online events
Hannah C's round-up of learnings from our regional teams' online graduation events.
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Our Match Trading grants work – and a new report proves it
New report from Power to Change and Renaisi shows the impact of our learning programme and Match Trading grants on community businesses.
Fellows’ stories
Martin Taylor, Fir Tree CIC
The fishing centre helping disadvantaged people in the North West.
More about MartinJosh Turner, Stand4Socks
“Hearing real experiences, instead of having a lecture on the importance of cash-flow, was brilliant.”
More about JoshAdil Mohammed Javed, Alchemy Arts
Using the arts to help disadvantaged groups in the North West express themselves.
More about AdilKatie Buckingham, Altruist Enterprises
The Midlands based social entrepreneur tackling mental health (and delivering TEDx Talks in her spare time...)
More about KatieRachel Roger, Reform Radio
Making waves (on air) to help young people in Manchester.
More about RachelFiona Frank, Green Elephant Cooperative
Fiona runs an eco-community of creatives and start-ups, centred around a watermill
More about FionaSimon Rudd, Outrageous Ambition
"None of this would have been possible if I had limited my aspirations."
More about SimonSky Glover, Happy Go Cooking
"SSE created a family for me to be a part of and the support continues."
More about SkyAndy Ross, New Caledonian Woodlands
"The Scale Up Programme was the single best form of support I have had in the ten years I have been running New Caledonian Woodlands."
More about AndyDuncan Swainsbury, Bounceback Food
"Our achievements so far wouldn’t have been possible without the SSE."
More about Duncan