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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

Karl Stabler, founder of Conservation Management Services

Karl Stabler, Conservation Management Services

Meet the teacher-turned-social entrepreneur bringing us closer to nature

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Asha Patel, founder of Innovating Minds

Asha Patel, Innovating Minds

The social entrepreneur & psychologist now partnering with Lloyds Bank.

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Annette Tonner, founder of Forth Valley Community Focus CIC

Annette Tonner, Community Focus Scotland CIC

"We wouldn’t be sitting in this building today if it weren’t for SSE."

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Jordan Butler, founder of Heavy Sound CIC

Jordan Butler, Heavy Sound CIC

Meet the social entrepreneur using music & creativity to engage disadvantaged young people.

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Jamie Tresidder, founder of SPARC

Jamie Tresidder, SPARC

Providing access to sport & physical activity to people facing barriers.

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Debra Nicholson, Wind Energy Museum

From a background in banking to running a windmill museum.

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Jonathan Beebee, founder of PBS4

Jonathan Beebee, PBS4

Meet the social entrepreneur whose severe head injury changed his life's direction.

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Josh Turner, Stand4Socks

“Hearing real experiences, instead of having a lecture on the importance of cash-flow, was brilliant.”

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Jen Gale, Ethical Business Coach

Jen Gale, Ethical Business Coach

Meet the vet-turned-businesswoman.

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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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