Brewin Dolphin, in partnership with the School for Social Entrepreneurs (SSE), has selected 16 social entrepreneurs from across the UK to the SSE’s Start Up Plus programme.

The chosen social entrepreneurs have now embarked on a learning programme to get their community-focused business off the ground.

The range of social enterprises comprising this year’s Start Up Plus programme are diverse, covering arts-based initiatives, food enterprises helping those living below the poverty line, mental health schemes and environmental projects.

Earlier this year, the wealth manager announced its partnership with the School for Social Entrepreneurs...