Turning Potential into Self-Employment Opportunities

Specialist self-employment support for people who’ve been overlooked or face barriers to work. Through tailored training, tools, and guidance, we help individuals build independence and confidence to turn potential into opportunity.

Why we exist

If you want to chat about how we can help you or the people you work with, we’re always here. A quick conversation can make the next step easier.

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RIFT Social Enterprise is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to building brighter futures. We design and deliver specialist programmes that support people into self-employment, training, and work. Every project we run is shaped in partnership with those we support, ensuring it reflects real needs and makes lasting impact.

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3,500+ Participants supported

Guiding participants into self-employment and meaningful work.

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2,800+ engaged in 1-to-1 support

Personal guidance to develop skills and confidence

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1,100+ businesses registered

Over 40% of participants now have their own business.

Our Impact

Our Core Services

With years of experience supporting people into self-employment, we’ve developed proven tools and guidance that make the journey achievable. Our accredited workbook, digital tools, and one-to-one support build confidence, unlock potential, and provide a real-world route into business. We are a trusted partner on the DWP Restart Scheme and work closely with prisons, probation services and local authorities to make sure no one is left behind.