Social Enterprise Incubator

A PROGRAMME FOR BLACK & MINORITised ENTREPRENEURS & CHARITY oRGANISATIONS

The Social Enterprise Incubator programme is delivered as part of Bristol’s Local Access Partnership.

The Local Access Programme has been designed to make Bristol’s overall economy more equitable and inclusive. By investing in social enterprises and businesses doing good, particularly those in parts of the city experiencing higher levels of inequality, this multi-year programme will help to grow the city’s social economy, whilst at the same time helping to redress the balance and tackle some of these issues. This approach underpins inclusive and sustainable growth.

The £3m programme launched in 2021 offers enterprise development services, small grants and up to £1m of investment and aims to remove the barriers to funding and support that social enterprises often face. It is a flexible and dynamic programme, which, alongside the tailored investment package, provides an individual support programme for each enterprise (Mix of affordable repayable finance and tailored business development support.)

*The new refurbished Social Enterprise Incubator in the Coach House, St Pauls.*

Key Impact from the First Year of the Programme

*The key impact from the support carried out over year one of the Social Enterprise Incubator Programme.*

Watch videos of experiences on this programme

Dwain joined this programme for support with his two social enterprise ideas ‘All On Board Bristol CIC’ and ‘Eco First Bristol’ he wants to secure a building for them. Find out more about his experience in the video.

Rebecca had an enterprise idea works around connecting businesses, and charitable and community organisations to bridge the gap, find a purpose, and develop some kind of citizenship in a sustainable way.

Mose’s social enterprise idea is around coaching other businesses as they are already self-love coach. The reason they joined the programme was that they know their business can support the community but were unsure of how to make it happen, setup properly, and the legal framework so wanted further support from our team.

Rosina delivers storytelling and engagement services to the community which are centered around self-care, social justice, and environmental action. She needed support around a business structure.

Afua runs an organisation called True Talk Africa a CIC which seeks to develop holistic narratives about Sub- Saharan Africa in England and Wales and has been trying to connect with other social enterprises.

Read about experiences on this programme

Featured

Janidarr Wellbeing Coaching

Janidarr Wellbeing Coaching and Gardening for optimal Health offer holistic wellbeing and mentoring support . Their wellness program focus on the physiological health, home safety and environment access. The Founder is Monica Jato, a qualified nurse and wellbeing coach.

Cafe Conscious

Cafe Conscious is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC). It is a Jamaican restaurant and community cafe located in Barton Hill that delivers health and wellbeing activities along with providing employment opportunities for those furthest from the jobs market.

ENI Care

The Access To Healthcare Careers Programme offers young people aged 16-25yrs and those with limited or no skills to get trained into the care sector. The aim of the programme is to combat the barriers by enlightening young people on the job opportunities that exist in the health care sector.

Creative Sewing with Jojo

Creative Sewing is with Jojo gives learners and members of the community including parents and children the opportunity to develop sewing skills through sessions and workshops. This startup was founded by Lorraine Joseph who specialises in sewing and altercations.

YelloButterfly Communications

YelloButterfly Communications invented, designed and created a range of tools with the aim of bridging the gaps between the literate world and pre-literate worlds. The Founder and Director is Adriene Layne.

Life 2020

Life2020 is a collective of entrepreneurs aiming to help people turn a hobby into a business. They do this by providing people with a platform to sell their products or services to the public with a website, regular markets and business showcase event.

CCBED

CCBED is a Bristol-based Social Enterprise that aims to ensure that everyone can achieve their professional aspirations and to encourage individuals to realise their economic potential, regardless of their background.

BeOnBoard

BeOnBoard is a game-changing organisation on a mission to deliver on diversity by disrupting the leadership pipeline with high-class talent from diverse backgrounds to strengthen inclusive decision-making, innovation, resilience and profitability.

Bristol Youth Horn Concern

Bristol Youth Horn Concern (BYHC) is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC). They have activities including football, basketball and kickboxing to support young people's mental health and help them gain confidence.

Ancestors unKnown

Ancestors unKnown is a registered Community Interest Company (CIC). They work with young people primarily and schools with work focussing around family ancestry research and other untold histories.

The Key Group

The Key Group is a new registered Community Interest Company (CIC) that focusses on hosting different projects/events that generate positive social change. Founded by Keyane Ishmail Nwakalo-Allman.

Play Wooden

PlayWooden is a Community Interest Company (CIC) aiming to offer alternative wooden games to everyone! These games are designed to nurture curiosity and experimental exploration back into our society through play.

The Local Access Programme is funded by Access – the Foundation for Social Investment and Big Society Capital.

It is managed by Bristol & Bath Regional Capital and underpinned by a partnership of local organisations bringing a range of expertise and support: Black South West Network, School for Social Entrepreneurs, Voscur, ACH, Eastside Community Trust, WECIL, Street2Boardroom and Nature Youth Connection.