Skip To Content
Make advocacy referral Make a UDirect Support Referral Make a Carer Support Referral Donate now
Donate now

The Cumberland Collective

Explore our directory of services
Adobe Stock 421001351

Local care and support delivered by local people

Do you have an idea that could become a small business that provides care for others or helps people stay well? Maybe you have experience working in care and you're looking to start your own micro-enterprise?

The Cumberland Collective is a new programme that helps people across Cumberland to build their skills and talents into thriving small enterprises that support and care for people in their communities.

Helping customers lead full, connected and respected lives, we support people to turn their ideas into thriving small businesses that contribute to health and wellbeing.

Delivered locally by our experienced and friendly team, we're here to help you and your enterprise get started and stay thriving, with coaching, training, peer support and practical guidance. 

Help getting started

Starting a micro-enterprise can feel daunting, but as a member of The Cumberland Collective you won't be doing it alone. We're here to support you every step of the way, turning your ideas into thriving, person-centred services. 

We help local people with a passion for care to:

  • Shape your vision
  • Build strong foundations
  • Launch a micro-enterprise with confidence.

Our role doesn't just stop once a micro-enterprise is set up and running. Our team stay connected, offering continued support and opportunities to share learning with others across the Collective. 

Help to grow your enterprise

Once you have launched your enterprise, as a member of The Cumberland Collective, you will continue to have access to our support to help you grow your business and to help you grow as an entrepreneur. 

Whether it's help navigating your first 'end-of-year' accounts, guidance and tools to promote your enterprise or you're looking to further develop your skills through training and need help finding courses or qualifications; we'll be here to help your business reach its potential.

Your Enterprise Coach will get to know your enterprise, and get to know you and your goals; they will be there, only a phone call or message away, to help when you need it. 

A woman and another woman in the garden.

Who can get involved?

The Cumberland Collective is open to anyone living in Cumberland who is:

  1. Looking to start their own care or wellbeing micro-enterprise that can positively impact the lives of people living in Cumberland, or
  2. Already operate an established care or wellbeing micro-enterprise that's already supporting local people to receive care or stay well

If you have the skills and commitment to create and run your own enterprise that can respond to the needs of your customers, and make a positive difference in your community, The Collective is ready to help. 

You don't need to have ran a business before; you don't need to have degrees in business; what you need is commitment, kindness and the belief that small businesses can make big differences. 

If that's you, get in touch below.

How we support you to support others

Every great care enterprise is built on the kindness, skills and ambitions of an entrepreneur; someone who believes in their business idea.

Whether it's getting started or staying strong, our team are here to help with:

1:1 coaching with experienced coaches
Peer-networking with other like-minded enterprise owners
Group workshops and training to help you learn and grow
Access to our growing online community of fellow enterprise owners
Accredited training options that include our 'Start strong' programme
Promotion via our soon to launch online directory of local services
Handy guides and resources including templates and resources
Promotion tool kits to help your enterprise build its customer base

Introducing the Cumberland Collective directory

The Cumberland Collective Directory is a free, easy-to-use platform that is your gateway to trusted, local care and wellbeing services across Cumberland.

Whether you are seeking help for yourself, a loved one, or a person you support professionally, the Directory makes it easy to find the right service.

Local people, delivering local care - helping Cumberland live well and independently.

Explore our directory

Meet our team

Our friendly team are here to support you as you begin your small business journey

Meet the full team
  • Kirsty
    Head of Operations: Learning and Communities

    Get in touch

    If you'd like to find out more about The Cumberland Collective, or you're looking for support with your micro-enterprise, get in touch by: 

    We're looking forward to hearing from you.

    Your name