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Our history
It all started with a man called Michael Young. Michael was a serial social entrepreneur, author and sociologist. He founded dozens of organisations, including the Consumers’ Association and the Open University.
Michael realised that he could multiply his impact by equipping the next generation of social entrepreneurs to start and grow organisations that make a positive difference in the world.
Founder of the School for Social Entrepreneurs, Michael Young
Michael Young, founder of SSE
“Everybody has the capacity to be remarkable”
More about Michael
In 1997, Michael brought together a group of 24 people who wanted to learn from him. This first SSE cohort ran from Bethnal Green in East London. It included our current CEO, Ali Wilson – see if you can spot him below!
Ali keeps us true to Michael’s vision, while evolving SSE into an international network for positive change.
The first ever cohort of SSE students in Bethnal Green with Michael Young
The first ever cohort of SSE students with founder Michael Young in 1997 – including Ali Wilson, who is now CEO
Our beliefs
Our vision is of a fair and equal society where the potential of all people is fully realised.
Our mission is to mobilise the experience of people from all backgrounds, and support them to use entrepreneurial approaches to create lasting social and environmental change.
Our values are integrity + inclusivity + empowerment.
Our commitment to diversity & inclusion
Logo for the EW inclusive cultures pledge
The School for Social Entrepreneurs has signed up to the EW Inclusive Culture Pledge 2020, for the third year running, because we are committed to improving the diversity of our organisation and building inclusive cultures.
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