Prime Highlights-
- Small Business Britain launches the LILAC Centre to support Disabled and neurodivergent entrepreneurs nationwide.
- New tailored mentoring programme offers structured guidance for Disabled and d/Deaf business founders.
Key Facts-
- LILAC Centre operates in partnership with Lloyds and ARU Peterborough to champion inclusive entrepreneurship.
- Free resources include webinars, networking events and mentoring for Disabled and neurodivergent founders.
Background-
Small Business Britain has launched the LILAC Centre, a new initiative designed to support Disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent entrepreneurs across the country.
The centre operates in partnership with Lloyds and ARU Peterborough, bringing together lived experience, innovation and practical support to remove barriers and create real opportunities for Disabled founders.
The LILAC Centre offers a range of free resources, including webinars, online and in-person networking events, and a newly introduced mentoring programme tailored to the needs of Disabled and neurodivergent business owners.
Organizers describe the centre as a space built to champion inclusive entrepreneurship while spotlighting businesses already being led by Disabled, d/Deaf and neurodivergent entrepreneurs.
Founders gain confidence and practical tools through a mix of guidance and community support built into the programme. As part of a wider push toward accessible entrepreneurship, it gives Disabled founders a structured platform to connect, learn and build their ventures alongside peers who share similar experiences.
Small Business Britain, Lloyds and ARU Peterborough bring their combined expertise together through this partnership, addressing support gaps that Disabled entrepreneurs often face when starting or growing a business.
Organizers say the centre’s mix of mentoring, networking and educational resources is intended to create lasting opportunities rather than one-off support, helping participants build sustainable ventures over time.
The launch adds to a growing number of programmes across the country aimed at strengthening inclusive entrepreneurship and ensuring Disabled and neurodivergent founders have equal access to the resources needed to succeed.