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Wellbeing and economic benefits of community micro-enterprise

A report published by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea that shows the wellbeing and economic impact of community micro-enterprise development.


Community micro-enterprise development in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea helped local people establish and grow small, community-led micro-enterprises that support autistic people, people with learning disabilities, older people and people living with dementia. These community micro-enterprises range from care at home to more creative community activities such as visual arts, music, dancing, yoga and martial arts.

The project worked closely with the Local Area Coordination programme, supporting residents in some of the borough’s most disadvantaged communities to develop enterprises that addressed local needs and strengthened neighbourhood connections.

An illustration of impact figures

The Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea’s Social Investment Impact Report shows that the Community Micro-enterprise Development Programme made a £3.15 saving for every £1 spent.

This figure is based on outcomes experienced by residents in the borough, including the wellbeing and economic benefits of new employment opportunities being created and existing jobs being safeguarded because of the micro-enterprises.

The report evaluates the impact of activities undertaken by the council, council suppliers, and the voluntary and community sector. It represents activities and initiatives that are generating social value for residents in Kensington and Chelsea, so the total impact is greater than what is detailed.

The stories of people whose lives were changed

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RBKC activities

Read how Antony set up his own travel business to support people with learning disabilities.

Or how Tracy set up her own community micro-enterprise running art classes to support people’s wellbeing.