Uncovering hidden entrepreneurs.

Purple Shoots is the financial institution for people held back by circumstances.

Our aim is to uncover, empower and enable Britain’s hidden entrepreneurs, to change things for people who are disadvantaged by circumstances, health or disability and are left behind by the economy. We believe everyone has potential and should have an opportunity to fulfil it. We open doors and provide opportunities and new possibilities for people who otherwise would not have had access to funding or support. Through our loans and our self-reliant groups (SRGs). We build capacity, independence and confidence in often marginalised individuals who have previously struggled with employment. We aim to drive positive and sustainable change for these 'hidden' entrepreneurs, allowing them to flourish – improving their lives, the community they live in and the wider economy. At Purple Shoots we are committed to improving people’s lives in a sustainable way. We are proud to contribute to the UN sustainable development goals and we focus on fulfilling nine of the sixteen goals through our work.

Loans Sometimes our past can close doors to our future – but we like to offer an open door if we can. We want to see ideas blossom! We love working with talented, enthusiastic people and helping them realise their untapped potential. So if a bank has rejected your small business idea, talk to us.

www.purpleshoots.org Tel; 07726 599 267

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS We don’t simply lend you the money and leave you to get by. Running a business is a big endeavour, and we don’t expect anyone to have all the essential skills from day one. So we’ll support you, with training and mentoring, as you start to grow – guiding you through every challenge, from finding customers to managing the numbers. We offer this support to all our borrowers. And not solely to make sure loans are repaid! We need to prove our impact, so our supporters can see their money is making a genuine difference to the economy.

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