Enactus UK Mentoring

Social Sector Advisor to Enactus teams

Enactus is an international nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring students to improve the world through entrepreneurial action. They provide a platform for teams of outstanding university students to create community development projects that put people’s own ingenuity and talents at the centre of improving their livelihoods. Guided by educators and supported by business leaders, students take the kind of entrepreneurial approach that empowers people to be a part of their own success. Enactus's work transforms both the lives of the people they serve, and in turn, the lives of students as they develop into more effective, values-driven leaders.

Ian is currently acting as a Social Sector Advisor for Enactus UK at both the University of Sheffield and Newcastle University. This is carried out in a volutary capacity to proivde social sector and collaborative innovation experience, as well as coaching and mentoring support to the various student teams within each university who are working to create local impact through social entrepreneurship.