Local people are at the heart of what we do, and we help them change their lives.
Meet some of our clients in this video:
Read about other entrepreneurs that we've helped here and here.
We’re a Charity based in Hackney, which is London’s poorest borough.
People need a helping hand, especially in Hackney, which is also the number 2 most deprived area in the country.
We teach people about enterprise because it gives them new skills and better chances. They become more employable, and some go on to start and grow their own successful businesses, creating jobs along the way. We also help local people finance and grow their businesses, which stimulates the local economy.
The Social Investment we make
Over each of the last 3 years, we have on average:-
• Answered 5,593 individual enquiries
• Delivered 1,584 advice sessions
• Given 697 days of training to local people
The Social Return on Our Investment
Since starting our Finance Service, we have levered over £11.5 million of finance into local small businesses, creating and preserving 1,031 jobs.
HBV Enterprise has also helped at least 1,582 businesses to start up, and create 2,248 jobs.
Over each of the last 3 years, we have on average:-
• Supported 80 new business start ups that created 100 new jobs
• Sustained 63 further jobs that were at risk
• Since its launch in 2010, Hackney Enterprise Network has led to the confirmed growth of 54 local small businesses and the signing of a further 48 new business-to-business contracts.
Support Us
Corporates - we need partnership and support to sustain and expand our work into new and exciting dimensions.
To find out how you can help, please talk to our Chief Executive Richard Abbott. Thank you.
FOR OUR CUSTOMERS:
Do you have an idea for a new enterprise, or want to know how to take your existing business to the next level? Our services include:
Training and information for would-be entrepreneurs
Access to business seminars and training opportunities
One to One business counselling and advice
Hackney Enterprise Network - the place to grow business in Hackney
Unique "Insider information" on new business opportunities and how to grow
Enterprise Loans and finance-raising help for viable small firms
Help to learn about and access New Markets
We're dedicated to helping local enterprises to start and grow. Call in, register with us, and find out how can we help you! Click the 'contact' tab above for details.