The Phoenix Project provides support...

for people wanting to set up a business or community enterprise, particularly for those who want additional assistance because they want to work in a community which has high levels of social and economic hardship.

The Phoenix Project is focussed towards...

people who have not considered setting up their own business before. We are seeking opportunities to work with people who are :

• unemployed at present
• single parents
• members of an ethnic minority group
• seeking to make a fresh start
• looking to establish a community business in their area

If you feel that you fit into one of these categories, or that you have a good business idea which would make a difference in your local community then read on...

The Phoenix Project offers:

• extensive practical support for people who haven't considered self-employment before
• advice, guidance and tailor made specialist advice for setting up community businesses or social enterprises
• help with starting businesses in disadvantaged communities
• step-by-step support with preparation for a new business start up including market research, business planning, loan applications, locating premises etc.