Yorkshire & North East
We equip people to improve the lives of others and transform communities across our region through development programmes, connections and support.
The region we cover is diverse. It includes some of the most deprived areas in the UK sitting alongside affluent cities, such as Newcastle and Leeds. SSE prides itself in reaching out to individuals in all these areas that want to create social change. We have a thriving network of social entrepreneurs, who are a strong source of support for each other and for our team in Yorkshire & North East.
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Sue explores the impact from the Covid-19 pandemic amongst our fellows and how they are adapting in response.
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Start Up Boost
A short course delivered over two interactive and highly practical online sessions that will give your enterprise – or even just the germ of an idea – direction and clear sight on how to grow and flourish.
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. Offering a fully funded year of learning, a mentor and a grant to help you grow your project, this programme will help you develop as a leader and obtain the skills needed to take your organisation to the next stage.
Get inspired! Meet the latest cohort graduating from the programme:
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Fellows’ stories
Stephen Arnott, Beats Bus Records
Building confidence and self-esteem with the power of hip-hop
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Sophie Simpson, SS Dance & Wellbeing
Turned her passion for dance into a social enterprise promoting well-being for all ages and abilities.
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Simon Redding, Monkey Park CIC
Monkey Park CIC is like a public living room for the Brampton community.
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Karen Dobson, Scotswood Natural Community Garden
Nature-based interventions that improve mental and physical health and strengthen community relationships.
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Melanie Cornish, Bringing Words to Life
From New York journalist to Newcastle social entrepreneur.
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Karl Stabler, Conservation Management Services
Meet the teacher-turned-social entrepreneur bringing us closer to nature
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