Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.1.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # SameeCharity.org Support and Mentoring Enabling Entrepreneurship ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://sameecharity.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Pages - [Home](https://sameecharity.org/) - The SAMEE Charity works with disabled people from school age up to adults looking for a new career path in self-employment more accessible to suit their needs - [Elementor #4959](https://sameecharity.org/elementor-4959/) - Meet Team SAMEE The SAMEE team are here to assist and support you with your business ventures, help you learn all the skills you need to start-up and run a successful business and find meaningful employment. We want to help you grow and succeed in your ambitions and goals. View our Trustee board Senior Leadership - [Team CPD](https://sameecharity.org/team-cpd/) - Team CPD At The SAMEE Charity, we are always looking at how to upskill our team members. This is done through various ways including apprenticeships, workshops, and training!Every team member has 3 mandatory training courses that they have done which involve Safeguarding Level 2, Child and Criminal Exploitation and County Lines, and Prevent Awareness! Training - [Team Samee](https://sameecharity.org/about/team-samee/) - Meet Team SAMEE The SAMEE team are here to assist and support you with your business ventures, help you learn all the skills you need to start-up and run a successful business and find meaningful employment. We want to help you grow and succeed in your ambitions and goals. View our Trustee board Senior Leadership - [Careers Strategy](https://sameecharity.org/our-programmes/careers-strategy/) - How SAMEE do Careers! At SAMEE we have 2 qualified careers advisors! Sianell WhiteI am an award-winning level 6 qualified careers practitioner successfully achieving the CDI Private/Third Sector Career Development Professional of the Year award 2024. I am also a Level 7 Careers Lead and head up our careers program at SAMEE. My foremost skill - [Newsletters](https://sameecharity.org/newsletters/) - Newsletters! November 2025 December 2025 January 2026 February 2026 March 2026 April 2026 May 2026 June 2026 July 2026 August 2026 - [Thank you!](https://sameecharity.org/thank-you/) - Thank you! We have many companies and funders who make what we do possible! National Lottery Community Fund The National Lottery Community Fund awards money raised by National Lottery players to communities across the UK, working with local groups and UK-wide charities, enabling people and communities to thrive. Wessex Water Foundation The Wessex Water Foundation - [Team SAMEE](https://sameecharity.org/team-samee/) - Meet Team SAMEE The SAMEE team are here to assist and support you with your business ventures, help you learn all the skills you need to start-up and run a successful business and find meaningful employment. We want to help you grow and succeed in your ambitions and goals. View our Trustee board Senior Leadership - [Vacancies](https://sameecharity.org/vacancies/) - Vacancies Do you want to join Team SAMEE? As The SAMEE Charity continues to grow, we often have freelance vacancies available to join Team SAMEE. Check below to see what we have available…… Freelance Transition Mentor 10 Hours Per Week Click here for more information on this job role - [Donations](https://sameecharity.org/donations/) - Samee Charity Support – Tax incentives for giving to charitie are available to incentivise taxpayers to donate – Gift Aid being the most used income tax relief - [Year 2 (UK)](https://sameecharity.org/year-2-uk/) - Intern Bios CG - Arts and Crafts - Cerys' Creative Corner Hi, Im Cerys! I am 23 and I am a full time wheelchair user, living with cerebral palsy. I design and create bespoke cards and canvases. I have my very own crafts business called Cerys Creative Corner. I love being creative and making all - [Year 1s (Dorset)](https://sameecharity.org/year-1s-dorset/) - Intern Bios AF - Baker - Bakes from the Heart My name is Alissa and I am registered as severely sight impaired. My business is baking and the focus will be cakes and biscuits. I would like to extend my selling bubble and get better at using simple tech.Handing over a cake or baking with a - [Year 2s (Dorset)](https://sameecharity.org/year2s-dorset/) - Intern Bios EM - Photographer - Elm Photography I am a dedicated photographer with a passion for nature, specialising in landscape and wildlife photography. I am expanding my expertise into small events, studio photography, including still life and product photography, as well as portraiture. My goal is to market and sell my work online and in galleries, while developing my professional - [Year 1 (UK)](https://sameecharity.org/year-1-uk/) - Intern Bios JA - Glassblower - Glassability Creations Hi, my name is Jo, and I am an Autistic emerging glass artist. I am a very creative person. I spent 3 years at a Specialist College learning and making glass. I have trained in Glass Blowing, Glass Engraving, Glass Cutting, Fused Glass, Glass Beads (Flamework) and - [Safeguarding](https://sameecharity.org/safeguarding/) - Safeguarding At The SAMEE Charity, we believe that every child and vulnerable adult has the right to live free from harm, abuse, and exploitation, regardless of age, ability, race, religion, gender, or sexuality. We recognise our responsibility to safeguard those we work with, and thus an essential part of our practice is working in partnership with - [Our Story](https://sameecharity.org/about/our-story/) - SAMEE's Story - [About](https://sameecharity.org/about/) - About The Samee Charity - How are we helping people with disability self-employment support? - [Intern Bios](https://sameecharity.org/intern-bios/) - Intern Bios Year 2s (Dorset) Year 2s (UK) Year 1s (Dorset) Year 1s (UK) - [Internship](https://sameecharity.org/supported-self-employment-internship/) - This Self-Employment Supported Internship runs alongside the Steps into Self-Employment Qualification with the added opportunity of real industry experience! Click Here for Intern Bios Click Here for Upcoming Events Click Here for Past Events Who is the course for? This course is for students between the ages of 16 – 25 with an EHCP who - [The Lighthouse Gallery](https://sameecharity.org/the-lighthouse-gallery/) - The Lighthouse Gallery 2nd Years! EM - Photography Mr Clout LH - Gardening TB - Tactic Arts JD - Street Soul LC - Steampunk Jewellery CG - Cerys Creative Corner JS - Tech Grade 1st Years! JH - Film Director LM - Accessible Tech EG - Ventriloquist JA - Glassblower AF - Baker IG – - [Patch Art Exhibition](https://sameecharity.org/patch-art-exhibition/) - Patch Art Exhibition Between 6th May to the 16th May 2025, our interns were given the fantastic opportunity to have their work on show down at Patch Cafe (located inside Bobby’s in Bournemouth Town Centre). The interns did a fantastic job and even gave guided tours to some very special guests! EM - Photography Mr - [Our Programmes](https://sameecharity.org/our-programmes/) - What do we do? The SAMEE Charity are here to help you explore the world of self-employment and develop your business ideas. Our aim is to support the disabled community in finding meaningful forms of employment, empowering them to achieve their goals and earn an independent income. Our mission is to make self-employment a more accessible - [Programmes](https://sameecharity.org/our-programmes/programmes/) - Our Programmes As Disability Confident Leaders, we demonstrate our commitment to raising the aspirations of disabled people through our innovative self-employment support, teaching the skills required to be successfully self-employed and earn an independent income. We believe more learners with special educational needs should be encouraged to explore self-employment skills to see if they are - [Discovery Programme](https://sameecharity.org/discovery-programme/) - Discovery Programme! Who is the course for? This course is for learners between the ages of 16 and 25 with an EHCP who would like to explore the idea of becoming self-employed. Our Discovery Programme helps young people to explore the world of work through activities, conversations and education. SAMEE is offering young people with - [Level 1 SISE](https://sameecharity.org/level-1-sise/) - Level 1 Steps into Self-Employment Qualification Who is the course for? This course is for students between the ages of 16 – 25 with an EHCP who would like to become self-employed. What do I need to apply? No formal qualifications are needed for this course. All you need is to be open to the - [Level 2 SISE](https://sameecharity.org/level-2-sise/) - Level 2 Steps into Self-Employment Qualification Who is the course for? This course is for students between the ages of 16 – 25 with an EHCP who would like to become self-employed. What do I need to apply? No formal qualifications are needed for this course. All you need is to be open to the - [Steps into Self-Employment](https://sameecharity.org/steps-into-self-employment/) - Click here to find out more about the Level 1! Click here to find out more about the Level 2! The SAMEE charity is proud to offer the UK’s first bespoke self-employment programme for special educational needs learners. Our ‘Steps into Self-Employment’ programme has been accredited as a level 1 customised qualification by NCFE and - [Upcoming Events](https://sameecharity.org/upcoming-events/) - Upcoming Events Monday 30th March 2026 and Monday 18th May 2026 Supported Self-Employment Internship Taster Day - [Taster Day](https://sameecharity.org/taster-day/) - Supported Self-Employment Internship Taster Day 30th March & 18th May 2026 - [Referrals!](https://sameecharity.org/referrals/) - Referrals Do you have a keen interest in Self-Employment and want to find out more about our Supported Self-Employment Internship? Fill out the referrals form below and send it back to sianell.white@sameecharity.com She will then be in contact with you to explore and discuss the internship further! Eligibility:Aged 16-25Have an EHCPHave a keen interest in - [Policies](https://sameecharity.org/policies-2/) - Policies Please find below our main policies! If you would like a copy of any of our other policies, please contact Sianell on sianell.white@sameecharity.org Complaints Policy! Prevent Policy Safeguarding Policy Whistleblowing Policy - [Past Events](https://sameecharity.org/past-events/) - Past Events 6th May 2025 - 16th May 2025 Patch Art Exhibition 6th October 2025 - 20th October 2025 The Lighthouse Poole Art Exhibition - [Latest News](https://sameecharity.org/latest-news/) - Latest News SAMEE gets a mention in Parliament Following on from MP Jessica Toale’s visit into the SAMEE building, she bought our name into parliament for a discussion around alternative provision settings when it comes to your adult with SEND! Jessica Toale Social Media Post #Zerocall25 Shortlist SAMEE Wins at the Zero Project Awards! Not - [Contact](https://sameecharity.org/contact-us/) - Contact Us Call or Email us! 01202 424477 sianell.white@sameecharity.org Main OfficeThe SAMEE Charity8 Richmond GardensBournemouthBH1 1JE Opening TimesMon – Friday 9am-4pmSat & Sun Closed - [Policies](https://sameecharity.org/policies/) - Appeals - [The Gallery Upstairs](https://sameecharity.org/the-gallery-upstairs/) - The Gallery Upstairs Exhibition Date – 5th November 2025 – 18th November 2025Time – TBC Location – The Gallery Upstairs at Upton Country ParkWebsite – THE GALLERY UPSTAIRS – Home - [Malthouse Gallery](https://sameecharity.org/malthouse-gallery/) - The Malthouse Gallery - Lyme Regis Date – 2nd January 2026 – 1st February 2026Time – TBC Location – The Town Mill, Mill Lane, Lyme Regis, Dorset, DT7 3PUWebsite –Find out more – The Town Mill - [Awards](https://sameecharity.org/about/awards/) - Awards Awards - Winner 2025 Zero Project International Award The Zero Project, based in Vienna, Austria, is a research-driver initiative working to make sure that there are “zero-barriers” for people with disabilities. SAMEE received the award following a selection process that whittled down 522 nominations from 90 countries. SAMEE won this award for our Supported - [Accreditations](https://sameecharity.org/about/accreditations/) - Accreditations! Disability Confident Leaders are the highest level in the Disability Confident Scheme. We are champions for local businesses and communities. As part of our supply chain or network, we play an important role in promoting and supporting disability confidence in other businesses around us. Cyber Essentials is a UK government-backed certification scheme, overseen by - [Elementor #2483](https://sameecharity.org/elementor-2483/) - PAGE TITLE Disability Confident Leader Disability Confident Leaders are the highest level in the Disability Confident Scheme. We are champions for local businesses and communities. As part of our supply chain or network, we play an important role in promoting and supporting disability confidence in other businesses around us. - [Case Studies](https://sameecharity.org/directory/case-studies/) - Case Studies SAMEE Success Stories At SAMEE we are incredibly proud of our beneficiaries and their achievements, this page is to celebrate them and share their stories. For both the Steps Into Self Employment and the Disabled Entrepreneurs Business Start-up Service programmes we have many beneficiaries successfully self-employed and many others progressing with our support. - [Directory](https://sameecharity.org/directory/) - Business's SAMEE Have Worked With . . . Household & Business Services www.abacusaccountancy.com www.ThoseThoughts.co.uk FB: Work, Rest & Play www.workrestandplay.com Creative Arts www.jessharrisartwork.com Jeenewoosh Instagram Jeenewoosh Facebook www.rachelannstroud.com facebook.com/nessiewyethphotography Redbubble Facebook - Charlie Pascoe Art Facebook - Cathartic Brush Facebook Gifts and Jewellery www.willsworkshop.org www.tombestcraft.com Etsy.com/TomBestCraftSlippers www.tornadosandtrinkets.com www.dorsetbookbuyer.com Props and Forget Me Nots Pamper Box - [DEBSS](https://sameecharity.org/debss/) - The SAMEE Charity supports disabled adults seeking employment through our DEBSS provision, the Disabled Entrepreneurs Business Start-up Service. DEBSS enables disabled adults to develop the skills they need to get into self-employment and away from dependence on benefits. We also provide support to find traditional employment for disabled adults struggling to find a job which