RSA Trust Female Founders Start Up Programme

The RSA Trust Female Founders Start Up Programme (formerly known as the Inspiring Women Start Up Programme) is a unique, fully funded, six-month course designed to help women in Waltham Forest, Enfield and Haringey develop their ideas, create a business model and get ready to launch their business.

It is delivered over six months through a hybrid mix of webinars, in-person seminars and one-to-one advice and guidance. The commitment required for the course is around one day every two weeks. 

The programme is facilitated by an experienced SFEDI-accredited Business Adviser and is a great opportunity to develop your business knowledge and skills, improve your confidence and get your business up and running!  All the support is free as it is fully funded by Enfield-based charity, The RSA Trust.

At the end of the course, all participants receive certificates at a graduation and presentation ceremony event.

• Develop your business idea and create a business model
• Carry out market research effectively
• Use digital marketing to promote your business online
• Understand financial costs and expenses- how much is needed to make a profit
• Build your confidence
• Understand the legal requirements of running a business

​​​In-person and online course sessions include:

• Setting the Scene – Personal and Business Objectives
• My Business Model
• Profitable Sales & Marketing
• Understand the Financials
• The Digital Workplace: Strategies for Online Presence and Selling
• Video Marketing – Content Creation and Editing Tools
• Legal Considerations
• Building Your Brand
• AI in Action: Elevating Your Marketing Game 
• HR Essentials
• My Business Model Development

Bringing it All Together and Next Steps AND Graduation Ceremony & Celebratory Lunch

Eligibility requirements

To apply, you must:​

• Be a woman aged over 18 years
• Be a resident in one of the following boroughs: Enfield, Waltham Forest or Haringey
• Have a business idea and be thinking of starting a business/ working for yourself
• Not have already registered your business as a sole trader with HMRC or at Companies House
• Be able to commit to the six months of the course and attend all the in-person and online sessions