If you would like to take advantage of this, please phone Dawn Bell from Wenta on 01582 433700.

Click on the following link if you are interested in a free business start up workshop.

If you are aged between 18 and 30, unemployed and have a business idea, The Princes Trust can offer support through the start up process.

Offers business advice from experienced business advisors, free business starter workshops, specialist courses for the unemployed and those at threat of redundancy, one to one business advice, covering general start-up issues and specialist tax or legal issues. Whether you’re already up and running or need help getting off the ground, why not get in touch. Contact Wenta now on 0845 371 0891, email marketing@wenta.co.uk or visit the Wenta Website for more information.

The Department of Trade and Industry defines social enterprises as "businesses with primarily social objectives whose surpluses are principally re-invested for that purpose in the business or the community, rather than being driven by the need to maximise profit for shareholders and owners."

Social enterprises can help to achieve sustainable, healthy communities by:

• Helping to create jobs and wealth for the community
• Giving people the power to decide how to regenerate their neighbourhood
• Showing new ways to deliver public services
• Providing services for the community not provided by anyone else
• Helping to develop an inclusive society and active citizenship

If you are looking for assistance in starting or growing a social enterprise, please email Garth McKenzie.