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In April 2021, the Ubele Initiative partnered with ACCESS Foundation for Social Investment and Social Investment Business (SIB) to deliver the Black and Minoritised Communities Enterprise Development Programme (B&MC EDP). The programme was concluded on 31st March 2024.
The purpose of this report is to present some of the key findings from the programme, highlight the lessons learned, and showcase the successes of the Ubele Initiative CIC. A total of 369 participants applied to participate in the B&MC EDP. Of this, 49 were accepted, and 47 completed it successfully.
The programme was divided into four cohorts and provided grants of up to £30k for 12 months. It also offered wrap-around enterprise support, including executive coaching, online and in-person workshops and seminars, peer action learning sessions, and specialised and bespoke consulting sessions.
Here are some key highlights of the Ubele Black and Minoritised Enterprise Development Programme from April 2021 to March 2024.
Between us, SIB and Ubele distributed over £1.4 million in Enterprise Support Grant Funding to Black and Minoritised Community organisations. These organisations were located in several cities across the UK, including Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Devon, Huddersfield, Hull, Leeds, Leicester, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Plymouth, Sheffield, Torbay, and Wolverhampton. Over 20 B&ME trainers and consultants supported the cohorts in their enterprise development. Thanks to the grant and support received through the Ubele B&MC EDP, an additional £2.6 million was leveraged.
Special Mention:
The B&MC EDP was first delivered by Steve Conway and Yvonne Witter. Later, Yvonne Witter became the lead until July 2022. Yvonne played a significant role in setting the precedent for the B&MC EDP. Unfortunately, she passed away in December 2023, which brought shock and sadness to the Ubele Family. Her absence will be deeply felt, and she will be forever missed. By Jacyntha Stewart – Enterprise Development Manager (Aug 2022 - Mar 2024).
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