Success Doncaster has awarded contracts to several organisations in order to deliver the best quality support to local communities and businesses. If you know what help you require, please contact the appropriate organisation directly using the links below. Alternatively, feel free to contact us on 01302 734554.
The Success Doncaster team:
Deloitte - deliver the Doncaster 100 (D100) programme, a leadership team run by successful business people as a vehicle to encourage and support enterprise in Doncaster. D100 aims to utilise the wealth of business know-how across the Borough for the benefit of others. Telephone 01302 734556 or email D100@deloitte.co.uk
North Doncaster Development Trust (NDDT) - Provides a team of Community Enterprise Advisors (CEA's) who work with individuals to break down barriers to self-employment/business start-up and to help people to be more enterprising. Telephone David Gibson on 01302 874587 or email David.Gibson@northdoncaster.org.uk
Beta Technology - Neighbourhood focused Business Buddies offer accessible tailored outreach support to existing businesses across the Borough. The focus is on providing businesses with the tools to overcome barriers to growth and development. Telephone Jayne Evans on 01302 322633 or email jayne@betatechnology.co.uk
Doncaster Community Arts (DARTS) - Run the 'Creative Strides' programme that builds the confidence of individuals living in the most deprived areas and helps them fulfil their potential. Creative Strides uses visual arts and drama to help people to be more enterprising. Telephone Chris Ansorg on 01302 341662 or email cansorg@thepoint.org.uk
Doncaster Enterprise for Learning (DE4L) - Increases the capability of schools to include practical enterprise support activities and programmes as part of the school curriculum through working with pupils, schools, teachers and businesses. Telephone Kath Fitzpatrick on 01302 736743 or email kath.fitzpatrick@doncaster.gov.uk
PERA Innovation - Through the "Impact for Enterprise" programme, key staff in the public sector are being targeted to stimulate entrepreneurial activity and reduce risk averse behaviour. Telephone Sharon Marshall on 01226 209950 or email i4e@pera.com
Doncaster College - developing skills and attributes of both staff and students to encourage entrepreneurial behaviour. Embedding enterprise across the College curriculum by incorporating live business models into education departments as practical learning tools for students. Telephone Joan Farraday on 01302 553718 or email joan.faraday@don.ac.uk
- CIDA - Offers advice, guidance and mentoring support to turn a creative idea into a business. Specifically for emerging, new and existing businesses in the creative and digital industries. Telephone 01484 483140 or email jo@cida.org
Doncaster Chamber of Commerce - this non sector specific programme offers advice and mentoring support, business start up courses and training for anyone wanting to start in business. Ongoing business mentoring support is also available. Telephone Vic Holbrey on 01302 341000 or email vholbrey@doncaster-chamber.co.uk
Doncaster CVS - Provides advice and guidance to help establish and develop social enterprise and also offers ongoing mentoring support to existing social enterprise. Telephone Tony Appleton on 01302 343 300 ext 249 or email tappleton@doncastercvs.org.uk
Princes Trust - offers regular guidance, advice, mentoring and access to a wide range of products and services for young people interested in starting a business. Ongoing mentoring support is also available for this client group when the business has started. Telephone Paul Baker on 01977 698 000 or email paul.baker@princes-trust.org.uk
Prime - is dedicated to helping people aged over 50 by providing the opportunity to access tailored advice and guidance in entering self employment/starting a business. Ongoing mentoring support for existing businesses is also available for this client group. For further information, contact jill.molyneux@ace.org.uk or telephone 07771 503998
Urban Biz - works primarily with BME communities in Doncaster to encourage individuals to start their own business by offering tailored advice, guidance and mentoring support. In some circumstances 'business advancement facilities' are also available to clients as weel as ongoing mentoring support to established businesses. For further information contact Yvonne Deans (administrator) 01302 325522 or Inam (Manager) 07908 618592 or email yvonne@urbanbiz.org.uk
Take Off At The Airport - working proactively to use Robin Hood Airport as a catalyst to attract significant inward investment into the Borough. TOA aims to maximise opportunities to develop new supply chains for Doncaster businesses and create new jobs. For further information please contact Chris Dungworth on 01302 802013 or 07909 934259 or email chris.dungworth@doncaster.gov.uk
External partners:
South Yorkshire Business Link - Help and support to start up or grow your business. Tel: 0800 073 7474 or visit www.businessguidance.co.uk
South Yorkshire Key Fund - Funding and support for social enterprises. Tel: 01302 815 647 or visit www.sykeyfund.org.uk
South Yorkshire Investment Fund - Offers seedcorn, loan and equity investments ranging from £15k to £2.5m, with mentoring and management support to businesses based in, or planning to move into South Yorkshire. Tel: 01709 386 377 or visit www.syif.com
Jobcentre Plus - Provides help and advice on jobs and training for people who can work and financial help for those who cannot. Tel: 0845 606 0234 or visit www.jobcentreplus.gov.uk
Learning and Skills Council (LSC) - Aims to improve the skills of England’s young people and adults to ensure the workforce is of world-class standard. Tel: 0870 900 6800 or visit www.lsc.gov.uk
Yorkshire Forward - the Regional Development Agency charged with improving the Yorkshire and Humber economy. Tel: 0113 394 9600 or visit www.yorkshire-forward.com
Government Office for Yorkshire and the Humber - Works with organisations across the Region to deliver Government policies and programmes and to contribute a regional perspective in their development. Tel: 0113 341 3000 or visit www.gos.gov.uk/goyh/
