SHE CAN SHINE 2024
LAUNCH YOUR BUSINESS WITH CONFIDENCE
Part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Your start-up doesn’t have to be a struggle
We know how hard it can be to start a new business and stay motivated. It can feel isolating, and learning new skills can be a challenge. And sometimes, life can just get in the way!
That’s why She Can Shine is committed to supporting the next generation of Leeds-based businesswomen.
Every month we hold regular events for new, local business owners, to help get their businesses off the ground.
Whether we’re teaching money mindset, ‘shortcut to startup’ workshops, marketing support, or a host of other topics, you’ll leave with new skills and friends after every session.
You can find out about more of our events here, and on our Eventbrite page.
BACK - AND BRIGHTER THAN EVER
LookIng for extra support FOR YOUR BUSINESS? Join the She Can Shine Club!
From May 2024, She Can Shine is returning with a brand new programme, to support the next generation of Leeds-based entrepreneurs.
Anyone can attend our She Can Shine events – but if you’re looking for extra opportunities this year, then check out our new community group.
The She Can Shine club is a free, founders fast-track scheme created especially for the She Can Shine community. It’s funded by Shine, the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and delivered in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority.
We especially want to hear from women who haven’t started their businesses yet - so get in touch!
EVENTS, MENTORSHIP, HOT DESKS, COWORKING, BUSINESS SUPPORT & MORE
More details to come April 2024 – but for now, all you have to do is fill in the form below to submit your expression of interest in our extra support. We can’t wait for you to join!
Remember to click ‘confirm your subscription' in your inbox to complete the registration process (remember to check your junk folder).
GET INVOLVED
We’re offering a range of free opportunities for our She Can Shine Club members:
✨ 1:1 mentorship scheme for 10 entrepreneurs
✨ 6-month hotdesks in our She Can Shine coworking space for 20 women
✨ Registered business address & 6-months secure post box for 20 women
✨ Professional photography services to support business marketing for 10 women
✨ She Can Shine Founders Book Club
WHERE IT ALL STARTED…
In 2020 Shine partnered with She Business to launch ‘She Can Shine’, in sponsorship with NatWest.
The programme was delivered to 260 businesswomen, from Sept-2020 to Dec 2022.
She Can Shine aimed to reach under-represented women in Leeds, plus any woman wanting to start a business in Yorkshire.
We inspired women to get started or grow their business through networking, inspirational stories from successful businesswomen, educational sessions, plus mentoring and funding advice from partners (and this was just the beginning!)
OUR IMPACT
Within this short space of time, we made a huge impact on the lives of new business owners:
✨260 INSPIRED Women ✨31 NEW BUSINESSES ✨43 NEW JOBS ✨2 AWARDS
We impacted the lives of 260 women: raising their aspirations, increasing their confidence, providing opportunities, and supporting their entrepreneurial journey. 31 new business were created during the programme. These included solo ideas and collaborations between members. 43 new jobs were created by the business women on the programme. And 2 women were accepted onto the NatWest Business Accelerator programme which provides mentoring, financing, and free workspace.
FUNDING
She Can Shine is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills.
The UKSPF is led by the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. She Can Shine is being delivered by Shine, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, acting as Lead Authority for the Funds.’
