The Lilac Review UK

Did you know that you can watch the launch of The Lilac Review Interim Report on our YouTube channel? Attended by Disabled entrepreneurs and Steering Board members, the Interim Report's main findings and recommendations were shared along with stories from and conversations with Disabled entrepreneurs. Watch here: https://ow.ly/NBao50SJV5p Image description: Mich Ovens CBE, talking and standing in front of a large screen at The Lilac Review Interim Launch. She is wearing a white t-shirt with the words "HOW CAN I HELP" in blue letters.

The Lilac Review is being spearheaded by Small Business Britain who are committed to making all their campaign events as accessible as possible. To achieve this we have: ▪️ A BSL interpreter at all events. ▪️ Produced reports in plain text and audiobook format with executive summary available in BSL. ▪️ Captions on screen both at live and online events. ▪️ Made quiet spaces available for anyone who needs them. Image description: A guide dog wearing a purple service vest looks attentively to the side while standing beside three individuals. The person closest to the dog is holding a pink cane and wearing patterned shorts, black tights, and bright pink shoes. Another individual is holding the guide dog's lead and is dressed in a purple dress, while a third person is partially visible on the left.

The Lilac Review Interim Report contains vital recommendations for Government, financial services and business support organisations. These recommendations aim to inspire action to help make entrepreneurship accessible to all. Access the full report here: https://ow.ly/9yrv50Svgij Image description: Promotional graphic for The Lilac Review Interim Report. Recommendations For Government: Inclusion of Disabled entrepreneurs in the development and review of Government programmes.

Dr Mark Esho is a serial entrepreneur and member of The Lilac Review Steering Board. He runs several businesses as well as a social enterprise, and is currently setting up a foundation to mentor, support and offer financial help to disabled entrepreneurs. Video shows Mark talking about his experience as an entrepreneur.

Contribute to The Lilac Review. The ability to submit existing data and research to the Lilac Review has now reopened. To ensure that The Lilac Review includes all available insight, views and data in its recommendations, it is open for submissions from any interested person or organisation that would like to contribute to its findings. Please complete the form on the website here https://ow.ly/ZNu350SmkFc and upload a document outlining your insight or evidence to be shared with the review. The team will get back to you within 7 days to acknowledge your submission. In order to make this process as accessible as possible, please contact us if you need to submit evidence in another format. We are happy to receive audio format, emails, or whatever format works best for you. Please contact us with your requirements and we will get back to you: hello@lilacreview.com Image description: A graphic with a clear call to action featuring the phrase "SUBMIT EVIDENCE" in bold, white font centred on a purple banner. Above and below the text are playful plus signs and circles in varying shades of purple and blue. "The Lilac Review" is written at the bottom.

Online Networking for Disabled Founders: Small Business Britain have created an online networking group on LinkedIn for Disabled founders. Connect and collaborate with other entrepreneurs by joining the online Networking Group for Disabled Entrepreneurs over on LinkedIn. Created by Small Business Britain, this growing community is a place to find new connections and keep in touch with those who you already know. A place to share your wins and experiences, seek support and build your networks. Join the online group here: https://ow.ly/IxY150T8r1b Image description: An illustration showing three diverse characters connected in a network. Each person is in a separate circle linked by yellow lines, symbolizing collaboration and networking. The background is dark green, with the text "Networking & Collaboration" prominently displayed at the top in white. The bottom left corner features the "Small Business Britain" logo.

Have you read The Lilac Review Interim Report? It contains insight on the challenges faced by Disabled entrepreneurs, and recommendations on how to tackle them. Access the report here: https://ow.ly/Tlm950RI5x1 Image description: The Lilac Review: Driving Change for Disabled Entrepreneurs

The need for the Lilac Review was highlighted by the ‘Disability and Entrepreneurship report’, launched by Small Business Britain in March 2023 in partnership with Lloyds Banking Group. The report found disabled entrepreneurs face significant barriers to start and grow businesses, such as higher start-up costs, challenges accessing funding and support, as well as a lack of credit by wider society. Read more about The Lilac Review here: https://ow.ly/Z1FZ50Qz8yC Image Description: A call to action graphic from 'The Lilac Review'. It features a prominent purple rectangle with the words 'COMMIT TO CHANGE' in bold white letters. The background is white and decorated with abstract plus signs and circles in varying shades of purple and blue. Below the rectangle, 'The Lilac Review' is written in smaller blue text.

Joseph Williams ♿️🏳️🌈 is the LGBTQ and disabled Co-Founder & CEO of worker-tech company Clu and is part of The Lilac Review Steering Board. As a long-term passionate campaigner for social and economic inclusion, we value his insight, advice and expertise on The Lilac Review. Image description: A candid photo capturing a moment at The Lilac Review launch event. Joseph Williams, founder of Clu is smiling and talking to Allona de Havilland from the Shaw Trust. Joseph is a red-haired white man in a grey jumper wearing glasses. Allona has vibrant pink hair and is wearing a bright pink blazer.

Head to The Lilac Review YouTube channel to watch individual interviews with disabled founders. Having videos available via YouTube will make it easier for others to share content that they find interesting and we would love for you to subscribe. Watch and subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://ow.ly/WQQ650QIJeh Image Description: Logo for 'The Lilac Review' centred in dark blue text. The background features abstract design elements, including plus signs and circles in a colour palette of blue, purple, and lilac.