What Enterprise Enfield does

Enterprise Enfield is a non-profit Company Limited by Guarantee (Company No. 01926939), incorporated in 1985 and headquartered at the North London Business Hub within Barnet & Southgate College's Southgate Campus in London, UK. It delivers business support services to entrepreneurs and small businesses, with a special focus on female entrepreneurship (over 62% of clients are female). Core offerings include free one-to-one business advice sessions, the six-month RSA Trust Inspiring Women Start Up Programme for women in Enfield, Waltham Forest and Haringey, the 12-hour Inspiring Women Business Growth Programme for businesses under 42 months old, the London E-Business Support Programme for digital skills, and the NCFE-accredited Inspiring Enterprise Course. Membership-tier services are sold through the North London Business Hub (Premium at £30+VAT/month, Standard at £20+VAT/month), with premium members receiving professional mailing addresses, mentoring, discounted digital advice at £50/hour (vs. £250 normal rate), and meeting room hire for a 25-seat training room. The technology footprint is service-delivery oriented (webinars, video advice, online directory listings) rather than product-software oriented, and no proprietary AI/ML systems are in evidence.

The organisation operates on a hybrid revenue model: grant/subsidy-funded free programmes (funded by RSA Trust, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Greater London Authority (GLA), Local London and the Department for Business and Trade), subscription-based Hub memberships, professional services for digital advisory work, and one-time fees for meeting room hire and office rentals. Impact data published alongside the 40th anniversary (March 2025) reports ~915 people served and ~4,500 hours of business advice in the past year, with 450+ women empowered over 18 years through the Inspiring Women programme and individual client outcomes including 153% turnover growth (Finance Director London) and 33% sales growth (RGcycleworks). Headcount is in the 11–50 range, and no parent company, subsidiaries, M&A activity, equity investors, or patent portfolio are evidenced. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

The primary go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with free entry-point advice sessions feeding an upsell into Hub memberships and structured grant-funded programmes. Distribution spans in-person delivery at the Southgate Campus, remote (phone/video) advisory, online webinars, and co-branded programmes with partner organisations, including delivery as part of the Business for London Consortium's London E-Business Support Programme. Marketing channels include the corporate website, Facebook/X/Instagram/LinkedIn, email newsletters, Eventbrite-managed events, and word-of-mouth referrals via the Barnet & Southgate College partnership. The customer base is fragmented across pre-start, early-stage, and growth-stage SMBs, with no material individual customer concentration.

Name

Enterprise Enfield

Legal name

Enfield Enterprise Agency

Website

https://enterpriseenfield.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Enterprise Enfield is a London-based non-profit (founded 1985) that delivers free business advice, grant-funded support programmes, and a paid coworking/membership Hub to start-up and early-stage SMBs and women entrepreneurs across North London.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Business Support Services

SIC

Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Entrepreneurship & Small Business Workforce Programs (EDAAAOAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Entrepreneurship & Freelance Employability (Self-Employment Readiness) (EDAAAKAM), Leadership, Management & Teamwork for Business (EDAMAHAI), Marketing, Branding & Sales Skills (EDAMAHAG), Entrepreneurship & Self-Employment Transition Support (BPACAOAK)

Keywords

• Business support services
• Entrepreneurship advisory
• Startup mentoring
• Business hub membership
• Women business programmes

Headquarters

HQ city

Southgate

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: North London Business Hub offers Premium membership at £30+VAT/month and Standard membership at £20+VAT/month, providing professional mailing addresses, mentoring, networking, and other business support services.
2. Grant Funding: Organization receives funding from RSA Trust, European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Department for Business and Trade, GLA, and Local London to deliver free support programmes.
3. Digital Advisory Services: Discounted digital advice sessions at £50/hour for Premium Hub members (usual rate £250/hour) providing website, SEO, and digital marketing guidance.
4. Meeting Room Hire: Low-cost training room hire available to Hub and NLCCE members with 20% discount for Hub members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Enterprise Enfield is a not-for-profit Local Enterprise Agency that provides free and subsidised business advice, mentoring, and structured programmes to help London-based entrepreneurs start, grow, and sustain their businesses. It operates the North London Business Hub (offering Premium and Standard paid memberships) and runs grant-funded programmes including the RSA Trust Inspiring Women Start Up Programme, Inspiring Women Business Growth Programme, and London E-Business Support Programme.

Product overview

Enterprise Enfield offers a portfolio of business support services organized as programmes and membership tiers. The core offerings include the RSA Trust Inspiring Women Start Up Programme (6-month startup course) and Inspiring Women Business Growth Programme (for early-stage businesses), complemented by the London E-Business Support Programme for digital skills development. The organization operates two Business Hub membership tiers—Premium (£30/month) providing comprehensive services including mentoring, meeting rooms, and digital advice, and Standard (£20/month) offering basic mailing address services. Additional offerings include the Inspiring Enterprise accredited course, Start Up Essentials webinar, and general Business Advice & Support Sessions. All services are positioned as free or low-cost support for London entrepreneurs, with programmes funded by RSA Trust, ERDF, and UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• North London Business Hub: A professional business hub offering mailing address services, 121 business mentoring, networking events, meeting room hire, and digital advice support for businesses in London. Premium membership at £30 + VAT per month and Standard membership at £20 + VAT per month.

Products and services

• RSA Trust Inspiring Women Start Up Programme A free 6-month startup course for women in Enfield, Waltham Forest, and Haringey, delivered through webinars, in-person seminars, and one-to-one advice to help participants develop business ideas and launch enterprises.
• Inspiring Women Business Growth Programme A free business growth programme for women running early-stage businesses under 42 months old in London, offering 12 hours of expert one-to-one advice and business growth webinars.
• London E-Business Support Programme A fully-funded digital support programme helping London business owners enhance their online presence, attract customers, increase sales, and improve business efficiency through expert one-to-one digital advice and webinars.
• Premium Business Hub Membership A £30+VAT monthly membership offering professional business mailing address, regular one-to-one business mentoring, discounted meeting room hire, access to recorded webinars, discounted digital advice sessions, networking events, and associate NLCCE membership.
• Standard Business Hub Membership A £20+VAT monthly membership providing a professional business mailing address and associate NLCCE membership with free directory listing.
• Hub Meeting Room Hire Low-cost training room hire at North London Business Hub, available to Hub and NLCCE members on Wednesdays and Thursdays, seating up to 25 people theatre-style with screen, WiFi, and flipchart facilities.
• Inspiring Enterprise Course A fully-funded NCFE Level 1 Award in Investigating Enterprise Skills, delivered through in-person seminars and webinars over 4 weeks, helping participants explore enterprising skills and develop business ideas.
• Start Up Essentials Webinar A free introductory webinar covering what's involved in starting a business, including developing business ideas, sources of finance, finding customers, legal requirements, and accessing further support.
• Business Advice & Support Sessions Free business advice sessions up to 1 hour covering topics such as starting up, business model planning, sourcing finance, marketing strategies, cash flow management, and financial management for London-based businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 915 people accessed services in the last year with nearly 4,500 hours of business advice provided
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RSA TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Enfield-based charity that funds Enterprise Enfield's flagship Inspiring Women Start Up Programme and Inspiring Enterprise Course. RSA Trust is funded by surpluses created by RSA Island Village Ltd and supports causes impacting the local community.
• Barnet & Southgate CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution co-located with North London Business Hub at Southgate Campus. Provides physical venue for business support services and meeting facilities.
• Department for Business and TradecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment department that has approved Enterprise Enfield as a Local Enterprise Agency, providing official recognition and endorsement.
• Business for London ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnterprise Enfield is a member of this consortium supporting London businesses. The consortium delivers the London E-Business Support Programme funded by UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
• North London Chamber of Commerce and Enterprise (NLCCE)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHub members receive associate membership of NLCCE with free business listing in the online members' directory. Meeting room hire available to NLCCE members at standard rates.
• Able FuturesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationwide specialist partnership set up to provide Access to Work Mental Health Support Service on behalf of Department for Work and Pensions. Enterprise Enfield promotes this free 9-month confidential support service to business owners and employees.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Prince's Trust: Major UK charity supporting young entrepreneurs and start-ups with training, mentoring and grant funding. Comparable to Enterprise Enfield in mission (entrepreneurship support) but operates nationally with a much broader remit and substantially larger scale.
• Start Up Loans (British Business Bank): Government-backed UK programme offering mentoring and loans up to £25k to early-stage entrepreneurs. Directly comparable to Enterprise Enfield's pre-start/start-up advisory services, though funded nationally and including capital provision.
• Federation of Small Businesses (FSB): UK membership organisation offering advice, networking and representation to small businesses. Comparable to Enterprise Enfield's Hub membership and advisory model, but with national reach and lobbying remit.

Direct peers

• Enterprise Nation: UK membership-based platform providing small business support, advice, networking and resources to entrepreneurs. Closely comparable to Enterprise Enfield's North London Business Hub and advisory programmes, with similar GTM and audience.
• Newable: London-focused business support provider offering advice, workspace, finance and growth programmes to SMEs. Directly comparable to Enterprise Enfield's advisory, Hub and grant-funded programme model within the same geography.
• Hatch Enterprise: UK nonprofit delivering startup programmes and incubators for under-represented founders, with a focus on women and minority entrepreneurs. Comparable to Enterprise Enfield's Inspiring Women Programme and inclusive entrepreneurship model.
• School for Social Entrepreneurs: UK charity running accredited programmes and mentoring for social entrepreneurs and small business founders. Comparable programme structure to Enterprise Enfield's NCFE-accredited Inspiring Enterprise Course and 6-month Inspiring Women Programme.

Regional players

• Business for London Consortium: Consortium of London enterprise agencies that delivers the London E-Business Support Programme. Enterprise Enfield is a member; the consortium directly competes for and administers the same regional digital-business support programmes.
• ACAVA (and similar Local Enterprise Partnerships): Regional UK enterprise and workspace organisations delivering localised business support, training and affordable premises to SMEs. Comparable to Enterprise Enfield's community-anchored, North London-focused delivery model.

Emerging players

• Be the Business: UK nonprofit providing SME productivity and growth programmes, mentoring and benchmarking tools. Comparable in mission to Enterprise Enfield's growth-stage advisory services, with overlap in target audience of small business owners.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/EnterpriseEnf
• Facebookfacebook.com/EnterpriseEnfield
• LinkedInuk.linkedin.com/company/enterprise-enfield
• Instagraminstagram.com/enterpriseenfield

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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