Creating new services and support

We have worked with many providers of services to help them to think about new ways of working and supporting them to think creatively. Through our events targeted at providers who wish to develop new services, we have worked with them to discover new ways of working and to have their ideas assessed by potential customers and professionals in our 'lion's lear' approach.

We have also worked more closely with some providers of services, providing a mentoring service, here's what some of them have said about this service:

"Meeting once a month he has been an invaluable source of information and support to me, a 'social' entrepreneur. He helped with all aspects of business and strategic planning as well as guiding me through funding applications. He provided the drive and momentum needed to complete the necessary paperwork. I'd highly recommend Keith "

Alison Lowndes
Founder Trustee
AVIF.org.uk.

"Hi Don, Many thanks for your help with starting this daunting project. You really helped Lindsay and myself to look at the important issues for the next 3 years and put them into a workable and understandable format. It is good to be involving all the stakeholders and it will especially help me as Manager to prioritise my workload and to work effectively for the good of all at Jennyruth. Thanks again for your help with this. I certainly feel a lot more confident about taking this project."

Denise Carrigan
General Manager
Jennyruth Workshops