RESTART is a post recovery programme developed in partnership with the Racial Equality Network, based on experiences supporting BAME (Black, Asian & minority ethnic) organisations in the VCSE (Voluntary, Community & Social Enterprise) sector and in consultation with a number of partners and organisations.
OUR PROGRAMMES
RESTART
About The Programme
Our impact so far
RESTART will empower and support BAME organisations across the VCSE sector to help safeguard and create new jobs, build resilience, increase organisational capacity and increase the potential for income generation.
Number of businesses supported:
10
Number of businesses supported:
5
A number of Bradford organisations have come together as a consortium to represent the city in the Local Access Programme. Each bring a unique perspective and set of skills to the group, forming a diverse, agile and innovative team representing the city’s brightest communities.
Criteria
For the social enterprise ecosystem and the community and voluntary sectors, we know this will be a vital development.
On this page you can follow our participation in the Local Access Programme, learn about the composition of the team and partner organisations, download and read our publications, gain an understanding of the timeline of events and get in touch for further information.
What you receive
Organisational Health Checks
Have an expert consultant review your business and create an individual development plan.
Investment Readiness Grants
Have an expert consultant review your business and create an individual development plan.
1-1 Support & Advice
Have an expert consultant review your business and create an individual development plan.
Capacity Building & Group Workshops
Have an expert consultant review your business and create an individual development plan.
Impact Hub Bradford CIC
Key Fund
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Inspired Neighbourhoods
Airedale Enterprises
District Representation
Publications
Our journey through the Local Access Partnership has been marked by the publication of several proposals which summarise our thinking at various stages of progress. These publications are available to read or download by following the links below.
Team
The Local Access Programme required candidate cities to be sector-led, as such we convened a partnership which led the development of Bradford’s application and candidacy. Our cross-organisational team consisted of…
Kamran Rashid, CEO
Impact Hub Bradford CIC
Nasim Qureshi
Inspired Neighbourhoods CIC
Phil Witcherley
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
Dave Thornett
Key Fund
Kate Hainsworth
Leeds Community Foundation
Shirley Congdon
University of Bradford
Hugh Rolo
Locality
Julia Brannigan
PriceWaterhouseCoopers
Wendy Spencer
Airedale Enterprise Services
Steph Taylor
Leeds Community Foundation
Ian Westlake
City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council
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Who we're supporting
Nuneaton Signs
Provides meaningful employment and training for people with disabilities through the manufacture and sale of signs.
ABC Life Support
Delivers physical and mental health first aid training to companies and individuals, with profits invested in disadvantaged groups.
Morgan Development
Provides training and apprenticeship opportunities for disadvantaged people. They only work with BAME-led supply chains.
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Get in touch
If you’d like to find out more, do get in touch with RESTART’s Programme Lead, Peter Ptashko at…
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