Stories

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Small beginnings to blooming brilliant

A celebration of the difference Pulp Friction has made to people’s lives and the wider community.

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Sandton Healthcare

Monica has been supported by Community Catalysts in Central Bedfordshire to set up a CQC registered service.

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Mrs Organiser

Mrs Organiser was founded by Naomi with the support of her local Catalyst as part of the Kent Community Enterprise Project.

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Relax and Refine Therapies

Leanne decided to take the leap and set up her own community enterprise dedicated to offering the benefits of massage to local people.

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East Kent Care

Connie set up East Kent Care with the mission of enabling people to have the care and support they need whilst staying in the comfort and familiarity of their own homes.

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Arts Without Boundaries

Sue leads the arts charity Arts Without Boundaries in West Kent and is passionate about giving everyone an opportunity to express their talents and ideas.

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Natascha Duske Care

Natascha set up her own community micro-enterprise – Natascha Duske Care – offering care and support to people in the Northern Fells area of Cumbria.

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Social Support Suffolk

When Helen first got in touch with Community Catalysts, she knew she wanted to become self-employed and set up her own community enterprise.

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Connie’s Companion Care and Sparkle Companions

Tina and Yvonne are two local Kent-based entrepreneurs who have both been supported by Community Catalysts to get their new community enterprises launched.

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Canny Care

Alex Corbett set up her own community enterprise – Canny Care – to offer personal and friendly care and support in the local area of Cockermouth in Cumbria.

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Taking the plunge into the world of community micro-enterprise

Kristal shares the story of the support she received from a local Catalyst to set up her own community micro-enterprise.

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Why set up a community micro-enterprise?

Dawn talks about why she decided to work on a self-employed basis offering care and support to older and disabled people in her local community.

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