Its vision is to establish the South as the centre of opportunity, innovation and growth and for SOSE to help achieve this by being bold, striving, inclusive and responsible. 

Its support is tailored to individual circumstances. SOSE is encouraging businesses, community groups, organisations to get in touch with if they need help, support or advice.   

SOSE approved over £22m of support for almost 400 business and organisations across the region from its launch on 1 April 2020 to December 2020.