Access the Small Good Stuff directory for Community micro enterprises
What is a Community Micro-enterprise?
A Community Micro-enterprise is a small, local business, that offers a service to support:
- Older people
- People with a physical or learning disability
- People that want to improve their mental health & wellbeing.
A Community Micro-enterprise gives people more choice about their care and support and they offer a wide variety of support to help meet a person’s needs:
- Support at home - personal care, meals, cleaning, household tasks, companionship, admin support, shopping, running errands
- Support you getting out and about in your community - activities, hobbies, therapies, learning new skills, day services, peer support.
Who would benefit from using Community Micro-enterprises and where can I find out what’s available?
Community Micro-enterprises offering care and support at home and activities in the community are a good option for people who:
- Want more choice with a wide range of local and flexible options
- Have a clear idea about the support they need
- Are happy to direct their own care and support
There is a team of Market Development Officers working on this project across Kent ; they are working with both new and existing enterprises to take them through a development programme and ensure they meet the correct standards before they are added to the Small Good Stuff directory. Using Small Good Stuff, a person can arrange their own support through a Community Micro-enterprise using either their direct payment or their own funds.
How are Community Micro-enterprises paid?
Some Community Micro-enterprises may provide certain support free of charge, other support will need to be paid for via a Direct Payment or a person’s own funds.
I would like to employ someone to meet my needs, for example a Personal Assistant, how can I do this?
If you would rather directly employ someone to meet your needs, click here to please visit our personal assistant page