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School For Social Entrepreneurs

Also known as: Sse

The School for Social Entrepreneurs supports social entrepreneurs, people developing solutions to problems in their communities and the wider world, through innovative 'learning by doing' based programmes that combine personal and project development.

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Activities & Mission

The School for Social Entrepreneurs supports social entrepreneurs, people developing solutions to problems in their communities and the wider world, through innovative 'learning by doing' based programmes that combine personal and project development.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,329,979
Latest Expenditure
£5,024,254

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 84% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 30% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 22% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £95,556
Charitable Activities £4,189,201
Other Trading £23,273
Investments £21,949
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,619,676
Raising Funds £395,758
Governance £130,350
Grants to Institutions £1,214,843
Other Expenditure £8,820

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£4,329,979
£5,024,254£4,619,676£1,514,992£1,514,99254 / 0
2024
£5,762,781
£6,486,877£6,344,905£2,196,037£1,835,23353 / 0
2023
£8,710,732
£7,934,224£7,840,092£2,826,627£2,176,64363 / 330
2022
£9,362,210
£9,483,665£9,411,250£2,107,720£1,012,87360 / 320
2021
£8,645,248
£8,515,162£8,478,691£2,171,555£1,215,05147 / 307

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about School For Social Entrepreneurs

What does School For Social Entrepreneurs do?

The School for Social Entrepreneurs supports social entrepreneurs, people developing solutions to problems in their communities and the wider world, through innovative 'learning by doing' based programmes that combine personal and project development.

How much income did School For Social Entrepreneurs report in 2025?

School For Social Entrepreneurs reported total income of £4.33m and reported expenditure of £5.02m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is School For Social Entrepreneurs?

School For Social Entrepreneurs has a program ratio of 106.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 829 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was School For Social Entrepreneurs registered as a charity?

School For Social Entrepreneurs was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 March 2001 as charity number 1085465. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs School For Social Entrepreneurs?

School For Social Entrepreneurs is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard David COLLIER-KEYWOOD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does School For Social Entrepreneurs operate?

School For Social Entrepreneurs operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is School For Social Entrepreneurs a registered charity?

Yes — School For Social Entrepreneurs is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1085465.

Details

Address
13-15 Dock Street
LONDON
E1 8JN
Registration Date
9 March 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3974399
Charity Number
1085465

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Trustees

Richard David COLLIER-KEYWOOD Chair
Also governs 4 other charities
CHARLOTTE Elizabeth YOUNG
Genevieve Dowokpor
Jill Anne Halford
JOHN Dominic Weare BROWN
Also governs 1 other charity
Louise Shield
Megan Emery
MICHAEL DAVID ROBERT PHILLIPS
Osmond Junior Smart
Sharon McPherson
Also governs 1 other charity
STEVEN JOHNSON
Also governs 1 other charity
William Ranjan-Churchill
Yvonne Farquharson

Also Known As

  • Sse

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