About us
Changing lives through entrepreneurship
Enterprise Exchange empower lives through entrepreneurship. We recognise that people with additional barriers have what it takes to start up on their own and become their own boss but are often intimidated by mainstream business support. Our research led us to run a programme that is practical, inclusive and values confidence building and self-esteem, as much as the practical steps to starting up on your own. We have worked with over 1000 people to inspire, teach and mentor them to realise their dreams.
We believe in and support the individual in their desire to change
We have supported our clients by running mentoring programmes with the managers of blue chip companies such as John Lewis and Legal & General, to break down prejudices, up-skill staff and give leadership and support to our start-ups. All our clients and partners recognise that Enterprise Exchange believe in and support the individual in their desire to change above and beyond societal expectations. We are at the forefront of start-up support innovation in the criminal justice system, partnering with the National Offender Management Service, the Centre of Entrepreneurs and The Prisoner Education Trust to take start-up support to the next level.
The team
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Benna McCartney, Director Benna is a qualified coach, specialising in confidence and self-esteem building and effectively managing major life changes. She has supported hundreds of unemployed individuals who have faced difficult challenges in life to start up their own businesses, gain confidence and flourish in making their dreams come true. |
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Phil Ashford, Director Phil is an experienced and accredited business adviser with a background in both the private and public sector, specialising in pre start-up business advice for people with additional barriers. He has delivered business planning workshops and one to one business start-up coaching for a range of people from disadvantaged backgrounds. He also has years of experience lecturing in schools and colleges. |
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Magali Lewis, Senior Project Coordinator Magali coordinates and manages various projects. Her background stretches from creative work to education and administration. She is French originally and studied there but most of her professional experience has been in the UK in different sectors including education, retail and financial services. |
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Kara Schmieder, Senior Administrator
Kara administrates one of our projects and provides support across the organisation. She has experience and training in many fields, including special needs teaching and support work, bookkeeping and virtual assistance. Both in and out of work, Kara loves the opportunity to support and be in touch with people from all walks of life. |
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Georgia Grainger, Administrator and Participant Support
Georgia maintains the new referrals for one of our projects, provides administrative assistance throughout the company and offers both remote and in-person support to our participants. She has specialist knowledge on the criminal justice system and experience working with individuals who have additional barriers. She is passionate about creative solutions to re-offending and helping people to realise and achieve their potential. |
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Grant Baker, Business Advisor
Grant assists those seeking support to explore all aspects and options of self-employment. He has experience of running a very successful recruitment business. He has also worked as a mentor and business advisor for a Charity offering ethical loans and helping businesses to overcome their growth challenges. He loves helping people to realise their dream of becoming self-employed, delivering advice and support. He values passing on knowledge and experience. |
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Emily Dike, Virtual Assistant
Emily provides virtual assistance support to the directors and the team. She loves organising and is ready to tackle any tasks that can help support Enterprise Exchange to continue on giving great help to the community. She also runs her own business providing relaxing health treatments to women with neck, shoulder and back pain. |
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Celebrated partners and supporters
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Our Memberships
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