The work that we do has a huge impact on the region that we love. In our Impact and Value Report 2016 that impact was independently quantified, and those numbers are below. Visit the stakeholders and stories sections of the website to hear about the impact we made for our funders, partners and end-users.
Economic and Fiscal Impact (3 years)
Over the past three years our business support programmes have led to 13,995 jobs created which has generated £159,159,537 into the regional economy.
Our Business start-up programme has led to 11,227 new start-ups generating £272,302,336 into the regional economy.
We have supported 8683 unemployed people set up their own businesses and this has led to £263,624,684 worth of fiscal savings to the exchequer over three years.
Value for Money
£1:£4 economic benefit
Every £1 invested in our start-up service has generated £4 worth of economic benefit to the region.
£1: £2 fiscal benefit
Every £1 invested in our start-up service has led to £2 worth of fiscal savings to the exchequer.
