Beyond the Barn is a Regeneration Programme with a difference - we launch and incubate new social enterprises and provide hands-on practical support to ensure their success in the early years of trading.  Based in Tower Hamlets, our mission is to generate wealth and jobs in some of the most deprived communities in the UK.

A realistic business model combined with a successful track record has meant that since 2005, Beyond the Barn has been the catalyst for the launch of 26 successful new social enterprises with a combined turnover of more than £2 million and has created over 200 new jobs - 64% from BME communities and almost 30% run by women.

Potential entrepreneurs are invited to produce a business plan and present to a 'Dragon's Den' panel.  Successful applicants will be those who demonstrate initiative, creativity, sound plans and a genuine commitment to the social enterprise ethos.  Every business makes a direct contribution back into the community.

We provide fledgling enterprises with key support including business planning, strategic, financial and marketing reviews, training and development, promotion and events, volunteering opportunities, pro-bono legal advice and small set-up grants.

"This work is cutting edge and a fantastic example of social enterprise meeting the needs of the entire community". Phil Hope, Minister of State for the Third Sector, 2008

One of the social enterprises launched through the Programme, Bikeworks CIC, was awarded "Best new social enterprise in UK 2009"

 We also help Community Hubs and other organisations to become more entrepreneurial and are always looking for businesses and partners who would like to join us. 

Call Alan Woolston on 0208 8709 9719 or email alanw@bbbc.org.uk to find out more. 

Supported by:

Bromley by Bow Centre, St Leonards St, Bromley by Bow, London E3 3BT The Bromley by Bow Centre is a registered charity, no. 1041653. Company Registration no. 2942840 (England and Wales).