21 April 2026

A Positive Boost for Micro-enterprises: Cardiff Increases Direct Payment Rate for 2026/27

Enterprises in Cardiff are really pleased to see Cardiff Council confirm an increased direct payment rate of £20.95 per hour for…

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2 April 2026

Community Catalysts Community Micro Enterprise Development programme relocates to focusing in West Oxfordshire from April 1st 2026.

Community Catalysts Community Micro Enterprise Development programme relocates to focusing in West Oxfordshire from April 1st 2026. We are so…

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2 February 2026

New year, new beginnings: Start your own care or help at home service

If you’ve ever worked in care, supported a loved one, or simply felt drawn to helping others, now could be the moment to consider setting up your own care or help at home service as a sole trader.

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26 January 2026

Meetings with MPs

2026 began with two encouraging meetings with the MPs for Warrington North and Warrington South. We were joined by some of our fantastic enterprises.

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19 November 2025

Blue Sky Brokers: Supporting enterprises in Bedford

Blue Sky Brokers is a trusted direct payment brokerage service working in partnership with Bedford Borough Council. Community micro-enterprises can register with them to learn more about direct payments and connect with potential clients.

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6 November 2025

Facebook page up and running!

The new Facebook page is now up and running in Kent. Why not take some time to look at the posts and follow the page?

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3 October 2025

What matters to you?

Age Cymru’s new report shows something we’ve always known – what makes life good is different for everyone. The Small Good Stuff directory offers small, friendly services that fit around you.

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25 September 2025

Autumn opportunities: Join the Community Catalysts programme in Cardiff 

Autumn is here in Cardiff – the season of fresh starts, golden leaves, and new opportunities. If you’ve ever thought about offering care or support in your community, our free development programme can help turn your idea into a safe, sustainable enterprise.

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12 September 2025

‘Coffee & Care’ video series

Suffolk County Council’s ‘Coffee & Care’ video series features individuals and organisations that are putting people at the heart of care, including two of our micro-enterprises and Catalyst Joseph Young.

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1 September 2025

Community micro-enterprise showcase drop-ins

A drop-in session to showcase all of our fantastic community enterprises will be taking place at the Living Well Hub once per month from September to December.

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29 August 2025

Warrington Guardian supports the launch of enterprises

The Warrington Guardian newspaper has been supporting the launch of each new community micro-enterprise by featuring them as ‘business of the week’.

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12 August 2025

From idea to reality, and now onto the next chapter

Community Catalysts Cardiff recently welcomed back some people who’ve been on the Community Catalysts Development Programme and are now thinking about what comes next – growing their business, taking on staff, reaching more people etc.

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