Helping people build businesses, not barriers
Not everyone fits the 9–5. For many, self-employment is the path to financial independence, confidence, and a brighter future. We partner with Local Authorities, Housing Associations, and community organisations to deliver practical, straight-talking business startup support that works.
Why Self-Employment Support Matters
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Traditional employment programmes don’t work for everyone.
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Self-employment opens the door to resilience, creativity, and long-term income.
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Startup support boosts employability, reduces reliance on benefits, and builds stronger communities.
We design programmes that meet people where they’re at — cutting through the overwhelm and giving them the skills, mindset, and accountability to take action.
One-to-One Mentoring
Personalised sessions that help residents explore self-employment, test their ideas, and build confidence.
Group Workshops
Interactive sessions covering the essentials — from idea validation and marketing to pricing, and money management.
NEETS Start-up Programmes
Innovative and engaging programmes to support NEETS to develop skills and confidence.
12-Week Startup Programmes
A structured journey that takes participants step-by-step from idea → plan → action → income.
Drop-In Self-Employment Clinics
Flexible sessions for quick advice, practical tips, and immediate support.
Focussed Workshops
Online workshops on key topics including Start-up Basics, Leveraging AI, Know your Finances and Marketing
Digital Learning & Resources
E-learning modules, toolkits, and templates that participants can access anytime, reinforcing what they learn in sessions.
The Outcomes You Can Expect
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Residents moving closer to, or into, employment or self-employment.
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Increased financial independence and confidence.
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Measurable improvements in wellbeing and resilience.
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Communities strengthened through enterprise and local business activity.
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Clear social impact reporting aligned to your KPIs.
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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