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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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We run 20+ programmes a year, equipping you to start or scale a project with purpose

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Explore your ideas for sparking change and creating opportunities for growth within your communities

"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

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1,420

leaders of change supported in 2021-22

Our impact

1,610,000

people in need helped by our social entrepreneurs, in just one year

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£2.8m

Covid-19 emergency grants given

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