PEER - 'People Encouraging Enterprise in Rossendale'
 

Our Services
Support

Individuals and groups

PEER offers support/mentorship to people and groups who have an idea for a new business, an existing business or a community enterprise. It is a completely free and confidential service in Rossendale.

The PEER philosophy is always about helping people understand their options so that they can make their own decision. This is where it differs from mainstream consultancy.
“The brain with the problem is the brain with the solution”.

Some decisions are big and can be life changing. Some decisions are complex and require professional assistance, i.e. solicitors or accountants. Some decisions just need confidence and someone to say ‘well done’.

The Peer Facilitator, Andy MacNae, supported by the Peer Board can help you through your difficulties and your opportunities. Our services put you in control, can help you understand all the issues and will build knowledge and understanding for you to move forwards.

PEER Support:

  • Free
  • Confidential
  • Open Ended - there as long as you need us
  • For anyone wanting to start or grow a business
  • Will come to you - wherever and whenever you feel comfortable

PEER supporting social enterprises

When it comes to supporting other Social Enterprises PEER's approach remains focused on the same fundamentals as for any other business. But at the same time it recognises that there are a range of issues specific to Social Enterprise that needs additional capacity. PEER recognised that many organisations are grant reliant and these are becoming harder to get. There was also a need to provide 'hands on' support for small community groups struggling to develop into a structured sustainable organisation with just a few willing volunteers. PEER supported the development of Rossendale Enterprise Anchor Limited (REAL), an infrastructure body that can help by offering practical ‘hands on’ support, more details

Agencies and local Authorities

To discuss how we have adapted the SirolliTM Enterprise model and made it work in the UK contact Andy. We would particularly like to share our experiences with other towns and help them to benefit in the same way Rossendale has.

To contact Andy email or call + (44) 0 797 119 0827