Free* professional support for community enterprises

Business in the Community, a member of One East Midlands, engages professionals firms to provide free* professional services to community enterprises in their local area through its ProHelp service.

The firms undertake one-off projects, included feasibility studies, structural surveys, developing PR and marketing strategies and business plans, graphic design and rebranding, legal and accountancy advice and property valuations.

Business in the Community also manages a network of Business Champions, who are individuals with at least five years business management experience who wish to voluntarily share their knowledge and expertise with community enterprises to assist business development. They can provide assistance with strategic planning, project management, marketing and fundraising through mentoring and coaching as well as acting as Board Members and Trustees.

These services are free to community enterprises in the ERDF funded areas of Nottingham City, North Nottinghamshire, Derby City, Chesterfield and Bolsover, Lincoln City, Boston and East Lindsey.   

For further information visit www.bitc.org.uk/east-midlands/what-we-offer or contact Lezli Hall at Business in the Community on 0115 924 7404.