Rebel proactively connects with the community, getting to know each community organisation and attendee, thereby becoming a part of the fabric of the ecosystem in Camden. The two-week programme provides the core educational components of starting and building business growth, in a fun and engagingengaging environment. The course is accessible to residents across the business start-up spectrum

What was the outcome and the result of using Rebel?

As a result of Rebel, residents have started their journey into enterprise and have already created products, websites and made several sales. Rebel created a peer-support network for residents to maintain contact and support one another along their journey, this has proved invaluable for our residents to hold each other accountable and share tips.each other accountable and share tips.

What challenges did you face before finding Rebel?

WeWe know there is a strong appetite from residents to begin their journey into the enterprise and start-up field, however, we also recognise one of the main barriers to starting a business is initial financing and confidence. We wanted a provider which was community-centered and matched our values andand ethos of being open to everyone in Camden, committed to resident’s journey, responds to local need and will be delivered in-lined with our neighborhood approach to service delivery.

What did Rebel do to help that?

Rebel has designed a course to inspire and help residents to find the confidence to develop their business ideas. The course is aimed at all residents, from those with no cash and no business experience, to fledging start-ups that need guidance to keep them on track.

“Rebel created a peer-support network ... this has proved invaluable for our residents.”

Emmanuel OloruntolaCamden Council