Complete Business Start Up Programme – Q2 2025

BCDF is a not-for-profit business support organisation providing learning and training opportunities to new and growing businesses. Our practically focused Complete Business Start Up Programme facilitates peoples understanding of key business concepts and gives them actionable steps to apply to their own ventures. It is structured into three virtual components; the online, on-demand course, hosted on our accessible e-learning platform, our four-part start up workshops, and our intensive 1:1 business mentoring, both delivered via Zoom.

In Quarter Two, we delivered three, month-long programmes. Across these three cohorts, a total of 41 people enrolled.

Q2 Demographic Data –

Males – 32%
Females – 68%
Ethnic Minorities (Non-White British) – 22%
At Risk of Redundancy/ Recently Redundant – 5%
Unemployed – 12%
Disabled – 7%

Testimonial –

‘I’m loving this course. You’ve given me loads to think about, and I’m very grateful for your knowledge and input.’ – Sarah

‘That was absolutely brilliant – exactly what I needed!’ – James