Summary
CMS managed The Hub programme from June 2005 to March 2009 supplying specialist advice to new and emerging social enterprises in West Cumbria, encouraging them to acquire business skills and supporting them towards a healthy future by providing financial, legal and mentoring help.
The Challenge
While West Cumbria had a great deal of voluntary and community activity and there were a few successful social enterprises, there had been no support tailored to their needs. Many organisations seeking to become social enterprises remained dependent on grants and failed to attain viability.
