Launchpad Community
A start‑up support community that blends peer connection & networking with structured professional mentoring and practical learning. Optional 1‑to‑1s available — with flexible extensions for participants who need more time or support.
Structured, professional mentoring
Participants are guided by experienced business mentors (with lived micro-business experience) through:
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Asynchronous text-based mentor support via a secure online community
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Weekly bite-size tasks, templates and milestone tracking
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Light-touch goal-setting and accountability
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Optional 1-to-1 coaching for deeper clarity and confidence
Why peer support matters
Starting a business can be isolating. Our community creates a safe, inclusive space to:
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Meet peers on the same journey, share ideas and celebrate progress
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Build practical networks (suppliers, stalls, markets, collabs) that unlock real opportunities
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Learn by example from live, real-world experiences
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Stay accountable with mentor-led prompts, challenges and check-ins
Peer support turns information into transformation — when people feel seen and supported, engagement and outcomes rise.
Core Membership
Community+
£30/month
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Community access, resource library and peer networking spaces
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Mentor Q&A threads, group prompts and discussion forums
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Weekly micro-tasks and milestone reflections
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Simple progress tracking from idea → test → launch
Premium Add-On
1-to-1 Mentoring
£125/month
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Tailored 1-to-1 support for confidence, pricing, branding, socials, stalls/fairs
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Personalised actions and light-touch progress notes for coordinators
Tailored Extras
We recognise some participants need more time or higher-touch guidance due to ND, mental health, trauma recovery, caring responsibilities or low confidence. We can offer additional support to meet diverse needs such as:
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Increase mentoring intensity (e.g., 2+ hours 1-to-1 per month)
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Create small supported learning pods blending peer + mentor time
We’ll co-design pathways with you and provide a custom quote.
Why Work With Us?
- Proven track record working with Clarion Futures, Southern Housing, Department of Work & Pensions and other partners.
- Sharing knowlege gained through personal experience of starting businesses in multiple sectors.
- Experience within the VCSE sector including CICs and Charities.
- Experienced in supporting NEETs, housing association tenants, and people furthest from the job market.
- Flexible delivery — from small pilot projects to scalable roll-outs.
- Straight-talking, practical approach that cuts through barriers.
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