Do you dream of growing your own social enterprise?

Barbara, Jo and Cemal have all been supported by the School for Social Entrepreneurs. SSE is a charity that helps adults of all ages to start up and grow social enterprises, by equipping them with learning and connections. SSE’s learning develops your confidence and emotional resilience, as well as your business skills, social impact and networks. SSE, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, also connects you to mentors, experts and a community of peers, and some programmes offer a grant of up to £10,000 to help you develop your project.

Discover what courses are available near you by visiting the-sse.org/our-courses

Short workshops last a half-day or a couple of days and may charge a small fee.

Long programmes, lasting up to a year, are normally fully funded with a grant, so there is no cost to you.

Applications are open until 11 October for SSE’s Community Business Trade Up Programme, for organisations focused on their local area, offering a free learning programme and grant of up to £10,000: visit the-sse.org/community-business W&H