AKOU is excited to reveal findings from one of our most prominent projects over the past year, our independent report for School for Social Entrepreneurs on the impact of the Lloyds Bank and Bank of Scotland Social Entrepreneurs Programme. Funded by partners including Lloyds Bank, Bank of Scotland, the Scottish Government and The National Lottery Community Fund, this flagship programme has supported over 2,400 social entrepreneurs since 2012. Our evaluation uncovered some powerful points: Survival Success: Social ventures under SSE's wings boast an impressive 2-year survival rate of 81%, outshining the UK SME average of 73% Economic and Social Powerhouses: SSE ventures contribute not just socially but economically too, injecting an estimated £11.9 million annually into their local communities Community Connectors: Social enterprises champion local connections, supporting an astonishing 1.8 million people each year across the UK Check out our blog post to find out more about our findings: https://lnkd.in/ejVVmd2G Or read our full report to uncover the stories behind the numbers and be inspired by the changemakers shaping a better tomorrow here: https://lnkd.in/eCCh5aDB
Very interesting, would love to hear more about the report!
Managing Director at @SUSDLondon
1yI am biased as I have a family connection to Akou but even so the reports findings about the impact of social entrepreneurship on communities and wellbeing are fascinating. Well done #akou and #bankofscotland and #lloydsbank