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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 84% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 829). How is this calculated?
Higher than 30% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,329,979 | £5,024,254 | £4,619,676 | £1,514,992 | £1,514,992 | 54 / 0 |
| 2024 | £5,762,781 | £6,486,877 | £6,344,905 | £2,196,037 | £1,835,233 | 53 / 0 |
| 2023 | £8,710,732 | £7,934,224 | £7,840,092 | £2,826,627 | £2,176,643 | 63 / 330 |
| 2022 | £9,362,210 | £9,483,665 | £9,411,250 | £2,107,720 | £1,012,873 | 60 / 320 |
| 2021 | £8,645,248 | £8,515,162 | £8,478,691 | £2,171,555 | £1,215,051 | 47 / 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.
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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