Testimonials from 2025

(Image: Asma Seedat, Director and Senior Recovery Worker & Counsellor)

“The support provided by our adviser Jo, has been amazing. Her person-centred approach and her extensive knowledge and expertise enabled me to develop a plan that focused on Jamila’s Legacy short, medium and long-term goals. Jo's advice has also enabled me to access an NTU Digital Coach and a Digital Consultant for me and the team to work on IT and the systems landscape.

The training, advice and support has enabled the team to grow and implement our learning to increase efficiency and sustainability.”

- Rehana Sidat, Founder, CEO/Mental Health Advocate/Trainer

“Joanna from the Chamber was very thorough and really understood which funding would help with the gaps in knowledge we have. She supported us to apply for the Accelerator Growth Voucher.

This funding was used to access help from digital marketing agency, LikeMind Media. I found my calls with Hena really insightful, and it gave me a wonderful chance to look at various opportunities through different eyes.

Now without the need for third party companies, we can go forward and look at various marketing strategies that will bring a different perspective to Nest and the customer journey; and we can also open up our marketing channels through ways we hadn’t considered before.”

- Samantha Gibbs, Owner

“Attending the Accelerator Programme last year was one of the best decisions I made. I had a business idea but wasn’t sure where to start, and I wanted to connect with others in the same situation - entrepreneurship can feel lonely at first! 

The programme helped me refresh my knowledge of business development, understand the support available and meet inspiring people. I highly recommend it to anyone starting their startup journey! It makes it so much easier when you have a clear plan.”

- Irina Protasova, Director

(Image shows team member John Lou)

“I would like to take this opportunity to express my appreciation for the well-organised and excellently delivered workshop; WordPress Masterclass.

I found the session incredibly valuable, it has empowered us to update our website in a timely manner without relying on a third-party company. Once again, thank you for this opportunity.”

- William Lou, Managing Director