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Becoming self-employed

Calliope6
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Hello there! I have always been involved in community organising on a voluntary basis. I am now interested to set up a working not for profit health organisation helping people find /refind their centre in order to navigate through difficult times... like a health diagnosis, or a loss in physical circumstances. I have been working health stuff and illness or 20 years, breast cancer for the last 14 long years. I still work with breast cancer. Sometimes I am totally incapacitated and weak. I have a large amount of tumours that bleed and restrict my movement etc etc. But I also have drive and optimism. I would love to come off some benefits... and run a part time company, but am also terrified of doing this in case I lose my benefits and then am too ill. I am looking for some hardcore advice so I can be fully informed of any ramifications of setting up a CIC business account and applying for funding to create some community projects. I was wondering if anyone on here has any advice or has done this?
Love and Empowerment for your days
Calliope
Love and Empowerment for your days
Calliope
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Hi @Calliope6, welcome to the community!
Thanks for sharing this with us, it's great to hear how motivated you are. I've moved this post into our ask an employment advisor category, where our advisors and community members will hopefully be able to share some tips and guidance with you. Scope's guidance on self-employment for disabled people may also be a helpful resource. Best of luck and do keep us updated! -
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