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August 20, 2025

Wiltshire: Residents encouraged to start their own care business with new support programme


In partnership with Community Catalysts, Wiltshire Council is supporting individuals who want to work for themselves and become their own boss by offering care and support services in their communities.

This could include helping people with:
  • Getting out and about
  • Companionship
  • Running errands or doing odd jobs
  • Organising daily tasks

...or setting up and running
  • Fitness classes
  • Creative sessions
  • Social groups

People choose the hours they work, giving them the flexibility to fit their business around their life.

Wiltshire Council funds the initiative which provides access to a free development programme that includes training, marketing support, signposting to funding opportunities, and a chance to connect with others doing similar work.


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