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.

Kristal talks about the support she received from the local Catalyst and why she would encourage anyone else who was interested in setting up on their own to go for it!

Friendz & Co. is a mother-and-child run community enterprise set up to provide meaningful opportunities and work experience for young people with learning disabilities.

A short-term project to capture stories from people with a learning disability in Islington who are contributing to their local community in a variety of ways.

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.

Local Social CIC was set up by Andy, as well as James and Karin who both have learning disabilities.

MeaningFULL March was a pilot programme supported by the Community Catalysts project in Birmingham.

A CQC-registered family-owned care at home business founded by Chipo and Michael: a husband-and-wife team with over 30 years combined care experience.

With the support of Community Catalysts and the New Enterprise Allowance, Ellie had the confidence to develop an enterprise that has person-centred practice at its heart.

When Moya found herself facing redundancy, after working in the civil service for 29 years, she thought about offering care and support to others full-time.

Kelly set up her own enterprise, meaning she now has control over how her support is offered.

With the support of Community Catalysts, Claire has set up Hummingbird Home Help to provide older people with home help and pet care services.