New Rural Business Service

Avon Co-operative Development Agency (CDA) and Social Enterprise Works have announced the launch of a new co-operative and social enterprise development service.

We can help you develop rural enterprises in areas such as:

· providing childcare
· saving local village shops
· establishing homecare services for the elderly
· improving local transport
· helping local producers market their goods

We offer free and expert support to new and existing social enterprises, including information, training, mentoring, advice and practical support for enterprise development, including:

· Business planning
· Choosing a legal structure
· Teamworking
· Market research
· Promotion and marketing
· Performance improvement.

The Co-operative Development Agency and Social Enterprise Works have over 15 years experience, advising 100s of co-operatives, community businesses, development trusts, social firms and credit unions. Our support services are now available in the small towns and rural areas of Bath and North East Somerset, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

To discuss your enterprise idea contact us at either:

Co-operative Development Agency (BRAVE Ltd)
Tel: 0117 9892536
Email: kate@avoncda.coop

Social Enterprise Works
Tel: 0117 907 0080
Email: richard@socialenterpriseworks.org
For more information about Richard and his role

Supported by:
Change Up C3