We are an independent Social Enterprise with Local Enterprise Agency status. Our aim is to build strong, sustainable communities in areas of regeneration. We do this by helping people to set up and develop their own businesses, providing affordable workspace, supporting people into employment, and providing support to existing businesses.
As a social enterprise, any surpluses we make from our trading activity are re-invested to help support our social aims.
• Free business support & start-up service
• Help to access funding and/or investment
• Support & guidance to research your business idea’s
• Assistance to develop your business plan
• Guidance on tax, NI, insurances, licenses & legal matters
• After-care for new start-ups & existing businesses
• Access to free workshops and events
One of Cre8te’s main aims is to help people into employment and self-employment. We have a long track record of successfully working with people who are unemployed, redundant or returning to work. Being economically active helps to improve people’s confidence, self-worth and prospects, whilst creating sustainable, thriving communities. We run a number of projects that help people to overcome barriers to become economically active.
• 65 Business Units under management
• Leases from as little as 1 month
• Support & guidance for new start businesses
• Help for existing businesses looking to re-locate
• Meeting rooms for hire
• Film production facilities & office space for hire
At the recent Social Enterprise Scotland awards ceremony held...
What People Have To Say
I cannot thank Cre8te, and its staff, enough for the provision of their expert business knowledge and advise, as well as the encouragement, they have given me over the last two months. Jules Sheridan especially has gone above and beyond my expectations in providing me with good quality advice and assistance in relation to my new business venture. This has helped me drive the start up of my new venture forward far more quickly and smoothly than I thought possible. I certainly could not have a…Paul Marsden - OwnerHarrys Gourmet Treats
“Thanks to you and all the staff at Cre8te for helping me to sustain my business. Rather than having to cease trading and shut my doors for the final time, I am now looking forward to bowling along until I retire at which time the business will be passed on to my grandchildren. The support you have given me has literally been life changing”
Ronnie Scott, Proprietor of George MacKay Limited who is the only traditional skilled woodturner & bowling green bowl maker in the whole of the UK.Ronnie Scott - George MacKay Ltd
It was a pleasure to host Tommy Sheppard MP yesterday here at Castlebrae Business Centre. Our building has been undergoing a major refurbishment over the past year...
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Units 1-3, Castlebrae Business Centre,
Peffer Place, Edinburgh, EH16 4BB
t: 0131 661 8888 e: info@cre8te.co.uk
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