Inspiring stories

Check out these inspiring stories from people who are involved in social enterprise. 

Heather WilkinsonHeather Wilkinson

Heather started Striding Out - a pioneering support network for young entrepreneurs - with a £5,000 loan from her parents.


Eugenie HarveyEugenie Harvey

Eugienie Harvey is co-founder of We Are What We Do - a movement that aims to inspire people to change the world bit by bit through their every day actions.


Graham YoungGraham Young

Graham Young's Grand Idea was to set up the Fair Trade movement to ensure fair deals for overseas suppliers. Here are his five steps to success.


Emily CumminsEmily Cummins

Emily Cummins is a serial ethical inventor and entrepreneur whose recent inventions include a solar-powered fridge.


Tim CampbellTim Campbell

Former London Underground employee Tim Campbell was Sir Alan Sugar's first 'apprentice' in 2005, and he's gone on to establish The Bright Ideas Trust to support young entrepreneurs.


Tom SavageTom Savage

Tom is a tireless innovator of ethical entrepreneurial ideas, exploring the roles that social entrepreneurship can play in supporting community centred conservation initiatives.


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