Freelance for Good - Coaching for Social Purpose Freelancers

   Deciding to go self employed is a big decision for most people. Taking a step into the unknown, moving away from a regular salary and employment can feel scary. However, it is also an exciting prospect and can feel empowering, being your own boss. It brings greater flexibility and enables you to be creative and develop your own social business, brand and services that are true to your values. 

I believe the world needs more social purpose Entrepreneurs to help solve problems and improve the lives of people who have been forgotten or left behind by statutory services. 

  In 2014 I left Mind to go freelance, having been there for 8 years, it was time to move on. The call to go self employed became a possibility as I was left a small amount of money from my grandparents to use as start up capital. I initially set up my charity consultancy as a side hustle, working part time as Trust and Foundations Funding Officer for Brainwave. Within 2 years I had enough clients to run the business full time. 

11 years on and I am proud to still be enjoying running my limited company with a great team of employees and associates. I have learnt so much over the years and tried lots of different strategies; I am excited and keen to impart my knowledge to people who are driven by social purpose and want to become freelancers or business owners.