{"id":1483,"date":"2021-03-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-01T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.brewin.co.uk\/group\/media\/news-and-comments\/2021-03\/social-entrepreneurs-complete-business-start-up-programme\/"},"modified":"2024-04-08T15:35:59","modified_gmt":"2024-04-08T15:35:59","slug":"social-entrepreneurs-complete-business-start-programme","status":"publish","type":"rbcwm_news","link":"https:\/\/www.brewin.co.uk\/group\/media\/news-and-comments\/2021-03\/social-entrepreneurs-complete-business-start-programme","title":{"rendered":"Social entrepreneurs\u2019 complete business start-up programme"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Wealth manager Brewin Dolphin proud to support the School for Social Entrepreneurs\u2019 Start Up Plus programme<\/em><\/p><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sixteen social entrepreneurs who embarked on the School for Social Entrepreneurs\u2019 (SSE) Start Up Plus <\/em>programme in June 2020, in partnership with wealth manager Brewin Dolphin, have successfully graduated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cohort completed all the requirements of the six-month programme (June-December 2020) amidst the confines of Covid-19 restrictions and national lockdowns. The aim of the programme is to encourage budding entrepreneurs to create a business that helps their local community and achieves lasting social impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The range of social enterprises are diverse, covering arts-based initiatives, food enterprises helping those living below the poverty line, mental health schemes and environmental projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Richard Buxton, group people and sustainability director, Brewin Dolphin, said:<\/strong> \u201cIn what has been a very challenging and unprecedented time for many, it is heartening to see how these 16 social entrepreneurs have applied passion and purpose to achieve their goals. They all have bright futures ahead of them as the changemakers of tomorrow. We always knew supporting the SSE\u2019s Start Up Plus programme would be a worthwhile initiative, and we are equally inspired and humbled by what the cohort has achieved.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alistair Wilson, CEO, School for Social Entrepreneurs, said: <\/strong>It\u2019s been a turbulent year for our students, who have made incredible progress developing their social enterprises despite the chaotic environment. I\u2019m always inspired to see them rise to the challenge, respond to the needs of their communities, and in doing so, build the networks and skills to help our country build back better. I can\u2019t wait to see the social and environmental impact they go on to make and hope they continue to use each other as a support network in the years to come.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In January 2020 wealth manager Brewin Dolphin announced its partnership with the School for Social Entrepreneurs to work with the charity to attract social entrepreneurs from around the UK. With the UK going into lockdown as a result of the pandemic, the cohort of 16 were chosen through a virtual selection process, comprising assessment sessions and interviews. The cohort undertook a virtual six-month learning programme (June-December 2020) to develop their entrepreneurial skills and to learn how to build stronger trading skills to achieve lasting impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Brewin Dolphin employees from many of its 34 regional offices have been involved throughout the programme by offering the 16 social entrepreneurs virtual mentoring and networking sessions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PRESS INFORMATION<\/strong>
For further information, please contact:
Richard Janes richard.janes@brewin.co.uk<\/a> \/ Tel. +44 (0) 20 3201 3343
Si\u00e2n Robertson: Sian.Robertson@brewin.co.uk<\/a> \/ Tel: (0) 20 3201 3026
Anita Turland: anita.turland@brewin.co.uk<\/a> \/ Tel: (0) 20 3201 4263
Payal Nair payal.nair@brewin.co.uk<\/a>  \/ Tel: +44 (0) 20 3201 3342<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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