Blog: Entrepreneurial Action for Others Creates a Better World for Us All

The power of positive change lies with the power of people. The RSA was founded during the Enlightenment by William Shipley in 1754 with the first meeting being held in a coffee shop in London. The importance of meeting face to face and connecting people to solve social problems is as important today as it was in 1754.

One of the things that attracted me to want to work at the RSA is the 27,000 strong Fellowship who want to achieve global social change. I have also been privileged in previous roles to get to see the power of people through the Enactus UK network. For the last decade they have built their network to work with over 2,800 students, working across 53 Universities annually, impacting over 58,400 people. Enactus is an international organisation that connects student, academic and business leaders through entrepreneurial-based projects that empower people to transform opportunities into real, sustainable progress for themselves and their communities.

You can see for yourselves that they are some truly inspiring students with some outstanding projects having impact across the world. Take a look at the National UK winners of 2011, 2012 and 2013 and 2015  University of Southampton presenting at the Global World Cup competition in 2014.

Do you feel inspired? Now is your chance to get involved with the Enactus UK team. They have opportunities for Fellows to get involved in the programme as a mentor.

Enactus UK are seeking Social Sector Advisers who together with the team’s University Advisers, business advisors (from Enactus sponsor companies) and Enactus UK staff they are a vital part of the team’s support network, offering the student-led teams a valuable source of knowledge and experience. This is an ongoing mentoring opportunity throughout the academic year. If you have training experience or you think you could get involved in the Enactus UK training days covering anything from impact market research to impact measurement, the next is on Sat 7^th November in Grantham.

For more information email Rachel Munns.

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