A group of entrepreneurs at the UWL Westmont Business Hub
A group of entrepreneurs at the UWL Westmont Business Hub

UWL’s Westmont Hub partners with Ealing Council to empower women entrepreneurs

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‘Start-up Enterprise Support for Women’, a new programme aimed at women entrepreneurs interested in starting their own business, was launched on Wednesday 7 June at Southall Manor House by Ealing Council and UWL’s Westmont Enterprise Hub.

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The programme is being led by Westmont Hub and funded through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, which was successfully secured by Ealing Council. The initiative welcomes women who want to turn their ideas into successful businesses, especially those who may find themselves left out of opportunities to start and grow their own business.

The initiative is supported by West London Business, West London Chamber of Commerce, Afghanistan and Central Asian Association, Contact Us Ealing, Southall Community Alliance, Asian Community Concern and several local community groups and business organisations.

Speaking at the event launch, Councillor Louise Brett, Cabinet Member for Decent Living Incomes, said:

I’m excited about the work that UWL, supported by Ealing Council, are doing to reach out and encourage women in Ealing to chase their entrepreneurial dreams. This kind of work is key in creating an environment where all women, regardless of background, have the opportunity to start a business and see it grow and thrive.”

Dr Suresh Gamlath, UWL Pro Vice-Chancellor (Business Development), said:

We are honoured to be leading this programme that will deliver a positive social impact for our local community.

Everyone realises the importance of an inclusive business economy and reaching out to women across the borough who are running micro-businesses at home or aspire to become entrepreneurs – turning their ideas into tangible businesses. Our programme aims to deliver precisely that.”

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