News & impact stories

Check out the latest exciting updates from across the Social Enterprise Academy network!

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Lessons from Social Entrepreneurship: Compassion in Action

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  • Author: Neil MacLean
  • Duration: 5 minutes
  • In the past couple of years, there has been a growing focus on embedding compassion within workplaces. Compassion is now recognised as a transformative force that not only improves individual well-being but also enhances organisational performance and resilience.

    Dundee Primary Pupils Impress at Reach for the Stars Social Enterprise Dragons’ Den Competition

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  • Author: SEA Team
  • Duration: 5 minutes
  • On 02 October 2024 five primary schools from across Dundee pitched their impressive social enterprise ideas to an expert panel at the Social Enterprise Schools: Dragons’ Den competition at the V and A, Dundee. This provided an opportunity for young people to design an item that would benefit the supporters of Dundee Stars. With the support of the V and A Dundee, the young people received an input from Gary Jamieson Schools Development Officer, V and A Dundee.

    Funding available for young changemakers in Scotland!

    Published:
  • Author: SEA Team
  • Duration: 2 Minutes
  • Scotmid are offering young people who are starting or running a social enterprise in school to apply for £25, £50, £75 or £100 of funding to put towards their business!

    Celebrating our Inaugural International Dragons Den Event

    Published:
  • Author: SEA Team
  • Duration: 3 minutes
  • Our inaugural International Dragons' Den event was a celebration of innovation and environmental stewardship. Young changemakers from Scotland, Egypt, Malaysia and England united for climate action on Social Enterprise Day.

    Social Enterprise Schools Awards, England 2023!

    Published:
  • Author: SEA Team
  • Duration: 4 minutes
  • On the 5th of July, an incredible event unfolded at UCL as we marked the grand debut of the Social Enterprise Academy Awards in England.