The document summarizes information about the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE), including its definition of social entrepreneurship, programs offered, impact and growth. SSE provides learning programs and support to help social entrepreneurs develop skills and grow their organizations. It has nearly 400 alumni and operates schools in several UK locations and internationally. Evaluations found SSE organizations have high survival rates, increased income and job/volunteer creation.
6. … and wants to make it happen An entrepreneurial individual who is driven, committed, prone to action, persistent, engaged with their community, personally motivated, practical, resourceful, [ and needs no formal qualifications….] Has an innovative idea for social change…
7. So joins the SSE learning programme Expert Witnesses Project Visits Peer learning
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9. … which has an associated impact on the effectiveness of their organisation Mentoring One to one tutoring and business advice Tailored support, knowledge, and skills development for the individual … Peer group Practitioner contacts/info Action learning
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13. SSE growth School for Social Entrepreneurs 1997 2003 2002 2004 2006 2008 2009 London Ireland E .Midlands Scotland W. Midlands North West South West x2 Wales North East South East Yorkshire East Yorkshire International Schools 2007 x2
16. Social entrepreneurs’ habitat Private Business Public Sector Social Entrepreneurs Voluntary & Community Sector Social Enterprise Third Sector
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18. “ The SSE is showing how we can take a fresh approach to social and economic renewal” - Gordon Brown “ The School for Social Entrepreneurs is in the vanguard of training a new generation of social entrepreneurs, and must be congratulated on its success in promoting better understanding of social enterprise and embedding the desire to tackle injustice through community action ” - Ed Miliband MP, Minister for Energy + Environment
