Karen's bank manager told her a hydrotherapy pool for dogs would never work. Four years on Karen's successful business, Four Paws Aqua, provides hydrotheraphy for hundreds of dogs!

But it is the impact working with Four Paws Aqua has had on volunteer workers that has really motivated Karen. This led Karen to become one of the first students of the Hampshire School for Social Entrepreneurs and she has just set up Four Paws Complete Care to provide training, work experience and real job opportunities for marginalised people.

Sometimes focusing on another’s needs, especially if they’ve four paws, can do wonders for the soul.

If you’re interested in becoming a HSSE student please contact Conroy Williams, Programme Manager on (01962) 857376 or email hampshire@sse.org.uk