Enterprise and business support

WE CAN HELP YOU establish or grow your enterprise

In rural areas, gaps in services often create an opportunity for communities to develop a business to provide a vital service and also contribute to local society. Devon Communities Together provides advice, support and training to help SMEs, start-ups, rural and social enterprises, e.g. community businesses, shops and community pubs, and entrepreneurs to start up and grow.

 

Social Enterprise Support

Social enterprises and community businesses play a vital role in strengthening Devon’s rural, coastal and market town communities by reinvesting profits back into local people, services and opportunities.

At Devon Communities Together, we support community groups, organisations and individuals who want to create projects that benefit local people and places. Whether you have a new idea and don’t know where to begin, or an existing enterprise that needs support to grow, our experienced team can provide practical advice and guidance.

We have experience in supporting a wide range of community-led initiatives including community shops, post offices, cafes and other local services. We understand the challenges communities face and can help you explore ideas, develop plans and build sustainable projects that work for your area.

Our support includes:

  • Mentoring
  • Funding advice
  • Training
  • Project planning
  • Information and guidance
  • Public consultation
  • Research
  • Consultancy

If you are looking to start a community business, social enterprise or local service in Devon but not sure where to start, we can help you take the next step.

If you would like to discuss an idea or find out how we can support your project, please get in touch on info@devoncommunities.org.uk or call 01392 248919.

 

East Devon VCSE Support Service

If you run a voluntary, community or social enterprise organisation that operates in or serves the communities of East Devon, you can access fully funded support and training through our East Devon VCSE Support Service! Visit our page to find out more and check out the latest training opportunities here. 

Can't find a project that quite fits your needs? We can still help! Our Catalyst Consultancy service can provide a range of expertise in many areas of enterprise support. Call 01392 248919 or email info@devoncommunities.org.uk to find out how we can support you.