Building the
next generation
of Young Social
Entrepreneurs
Three Pathways to Change
A structured framework taking students from social enterprise fundamentals to high-stakes pitching and executive corporate experience.
Interactive In-School Workshops
YSE partners with charities and organisations to deliver bespoke, interactive educational workshops. Students are empowered to gain a deep understanding of local and global social challenges.
- 45–50 minute interactive sessions
- 20 – 150 students per session
- Years 7 – 13
The LAUNCH Competition
Teams of 2–5 students turn concepts into real social enterprise proposals. Finalist groups pitch live to a panel of corporate judges at the annual Final Pitch event for seed funding and an all-expenses-paid trip to Europe.
- 3 rigorous competition rounds
- Live Dragon's Den style Final Pitch with Q&A
- Grand Prize: 2-Night Educational Trip in Europe
Executive Mentorship & Corporate Careers
Through LEAD, students connect with leaders in social entrepreneurship, exploring diverse career pathways across social enterprise and corporate settings.
- 1-on-1 executive mentorship during Round 3
- UCAS personal statement & CV accelerators
- Lifetime access to the YSE Alumni Network
VOICES OF IMPACT
How Would You Like to Partner with YSE?
Whether you are an educator, student, corporate team, or potential funder, explore how you can engage with our social enterprise ecosystem.
Make a Donation
As a non-profit, your donations are vital for YSE to continue running and expanding our reach to state schools across the UK.
- Fund student seed grants for initiatives
- Sponsor workshops for state schools
- Support winner educational trips
Bring YSE LEARN to Your Classroom
Book interactive, curriculum-aligned LEARN workshops (45–50 mins) designed for Years 7–13 delivered live by YSE facilitators.
- 20–150 students per session
- Real global & London borough case studies
- Experiential social enterprise tools
Register Year 12s for LAUNCH
Sign up your Year 12 students to take part in LAUNCH directly. No internal heat or hosting facilities required.
- Direct entry for Year 12 student teams
- Full competition resources provided
Mentor & Judge
Share your industry experience with promising young entrepreneurs through 1-on-1 mentoring and judging.
- Executive mentorship roles
- Dragon's Den pitch panel judging
Sponsor & Partner
Fulfill ESG objectives and inspire early career talent by supporting youth-led innovation and sustainable ideas.
- Grand prize sponsorship
- Bespoke ESG impact reports
