Read how we’ve helped get small business off the ground and launched into successful ventures with our collection of case studies below.
When Ben Taylor came to Purple Shoots, far from just looking to start a business, he was trying to reclaim his future. Ben has spent years working as a mental health advocate, supporting people in residential units and care settings across the region. Through that work, he saw first-hand how many people were being let […]
Martin Perkins’ life was well on track a few years ago, with a good job which took him all over Europe, The Middle East and Africa. However, an unexpected redundancy brought him back home and he tried to build a new life, running a business doing fencing and landscaping. He struggled with depression and personal […]
Our Self-Reliant Groups (SRGs) are a brilliant way to help people build community, purpose and positive changes in their lives. Here’s a story from SRG member Dave, who is a member of the gardening group at the Gathering Place in St Athan, where we have an SRG Hub in the Vale of Glamorgan, South Wales. […]
Abigail – Serenity & Sage Therapies My name is Abigail Carter, I am a single parent of two teenage boys and live rurally in Carmarthenshire. I now own and run a small holistic therapies business, offering different types of massage and relaxing treatments. I qualified many years ago but used my skills as a hobby […]
Leanne – Alba Roses Holistic I am a single mum, living in Pembrokeshire and a long term full-time Carer for my 23 year old son with special needs and in receipt of benefits. I wanted to set up my own business to prepare for when my son goes into supported living. I wanted to do […]
[in her own words] My name is Jamie, I am a 44-year-old woman and I live in Carmarthen. I have worked in clothes alterations professionally for 15 years. My business is Morgan le Fay and is based at 17 Nott Sq, Carmarthen SA31 1PQ. I decided to start my business as I was made redundant […]