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 different charities and other organisations to deliver a series of bespoke and interactive educational LEARN workshops. Students are empowered to gain a deep understanding of a range of local and global social challenges.
- 45–50 minute 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 the field of social entrepreneurship and explore the diverse pathways available for becoming social entrepreneurs across different environments, be it in a social enterprise or within a corporate setting.
- 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 a student ready to launch a social enterprise, an educator empowering your school, or a corporate partner making a tangible impact—YSE has a pathway for you.
LEARN, LAUNCH & LEAD
Build business skills, compete for seed funding, gain UCAS statement boosts, and access executive mentorship through YSE LEAD.
- Interactive LEARN workshops & Hub resources
- Compete in LAUNCH for Europe trip
- Executive LEAD alumni mentorship
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
Host a LAUNCH Competition
Register your school to run an internal LAUNCH competition heat, giving student teams the chance to progress to the Grand Final.
- Complete competition packs & rubric
- In-school heat facilitation support
- Pathway to Final Pitch event judging
Mentor, Judge & Drive ESG
Partner your organisation with YSE to mentor finalist teams, judge at the Final Pitch, and create work experience opportunities.
- Executive 1-on-1 student mentorship
- Final Pitch judging panel seats
- Fulfill CSR & social mobility goals
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
