The stories of 20 great UK social entrepreneurs

James Baderman and Justine Law

Social entrepreneurs are people who want to change the world. They might take on big global issues, they might tackle a problem that only exists in their community, but whatever the scale or context they all take on their challenge with creativity, passion, and a great deal of determination.

Everyday Legends tells the personal stories of 20 of the UK's leading social entrepreneurs and provides the reader with practical insights to take away and apply to their own challenge. These are not theoretical or academic stories; they're first person, real-life accounts of what it takes to truly create change; these are stories that will genuinely inform. and inspire readers to do the same. We've covered an exciting range of stories from Jamie Oliver and his school dinners campaign, to The Big Issue, to the Newcastle head-teacher who transformed her community, to the diplomat who left the Foreign Office to represent oppressed peoples around the world. Even if you're not a budding social entrepreneur, these are just great stories.

Everyday Legends is co-written by the ?What If! Footprint team who provide innovation support for social entrepreneurs, and UnLtd - the Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs, which provides funding and practical support to thousands of individuals throughout the UK every year.