The Inclusive Entrepreneurs Programme has been supporting early-stage entrepreneurs from under-represented groups, particularly young people (those aged under 30) from Black, Asian, and Minority ethnic backgrounds who often face disproportionate and …
Sajeda, Mint Photo Studios
Mint Photo Studios is a creative hub for photographers to use based in FBC Clerkenwell, one of Islington Council’s affordable workspaces. Sajeda wanted to start her business as she had been a professional photographer for many years but struggled …
Dunya, The Life-Giving Project
The Life-Giving Project provides Eastern and African holistic practices for women and girls with activities including yoga and Longo dance classes. Dunya’s idea for the business came from speaking to women during the Covid-19 pandemic who felt …
Mark, Spaces Business
Spaces Business is a company that converts empty buildings into enterprise hubs for local businesses. Mark applied to the Inclusive Entrepreneurship Programme as its values and targeted approach really appealed to him as supporting enterprise in a …
Reneika, RENPOWERMENT
RENPOWERMENT is a life and success coaching business which supports women in navigating difficult life situations by building confidence and empowering them. Reneika applied to the Inclusive Entrepreneurship Programme as she thought reflected what …
Pranav, Trampoline
Trampoline is a café in Camden Passage which trains and employs refugees so they can go on to other jobs with a reference and being more experienced. Pranav had already planned the launch of the café when he saw the Inclusive Entrepreneurship …
Maya, Mayaroma
Mayaroma creates essential oil blends for use in domestic and commercial environments to produce a relaxed mood or stimulate the mind. Prior to joining this programme, Maya had taken some business classes on the Prince’s Trust course. However, she …
Marcia, Marogmi
Marcia is a multidisciplinary artist and photographer whose business Marogmi sells Afro-Caribbean inspired hand painted patterns for home textiles. Marcia saw that there was a gap in selling items by Black designers in museum gift shops and wanted …
Henrietta Gyamfi, Nails by Henrii
Nails by Henrii is a mobile nail salon that offers acrylic and gel nails, and manicures with the added comfort of being at home. Before joining the Inclusive Entrepreneurship Programme, Henrietta had already constituted her business and had …
Chioma, Harmony and Hope Boutique
Harmony and Hope Boutique is an online fashion and accessories business that donates a percentage of it profits to charity. What really appealed to Chioma about the Inclusive Entrepreneurship Programme was the fact that it was targeted at specific …
Angie, Firstline Cleaning Services
Firstline Cleaning Services is a family run company that offers high quality cleaning services, both commercial and domestic, with a fair, employee friendly environment. Angie’s family had decades of experience in the cleaning industry, and she …
Kaher, Alis Learning
Alis Learning is a language-learning platform that improves access to reading materials for dyslexic children aged between 5-12. When he applied to be part of the Inclusive Entrepreneurship Programme, Kaher was in the ideation stage of his …
Lucy, Magic Panda
Magic Panda is a Chinese grocery shop and takeaway on Caledonian Road that also sells other Asian drinks and snacks. Lucy started Magic Panda with the aim of it becoming a hair and beauty salon. However, before they could open, the pandemic forced …
Ekuah-Rose, Ekuah-Rose Chillies
Ekuah-Rose aims to produce and sell her own chilli and herb condiments which allows people to make great tasting food easily. Having made samples of her condiments that were very popular with family and friends, Ekuah-Rose wanted to be able to …
Jada, Diamanti London
Diamanti London is a fun fashion brand that creates outfits inspired by carnival costumes. Jada joined the Inclusive Entrepreneurship Programme because she had already had success in selling outfits that she created to friends and on social media, …