When Depression Meets Poverty: The Silent Collapse No One Sees
What depression really feels like when money runs out: the hidden impact of sanctions, unemployment, and trauma, plus practical steps to help people slowly rebuild hope.
Becoming a Mortgage Broker in the UK: A Complete Guide
Thinking of becoming a mortgage broker in the UK? Learn the qualifications, FCA requirements, pricing transparency rules, disability inclusion, and how mortgage brokers differ from conveyancers. Includes a first-time buyer checklist, credit check guidance, and a disability-inclusive broker policy template.
Building a Sustainable Business: Tax Considerations for Disabled Founders
Building a sustainable business as a disabled founder requires strategic planning, financial clarity, and a strong understanding of tax responsibilities. This guide explores key tax considerations for disabled entrepreneurs, including allowable expenses, self‑employment rules, accessibility‑related deductions, and the impact of disability benefits on business income. By understanding how tax frameworks interact with sustainable growth, disabled founders can make informed decisions, protect their financial stability, and build resilient, future‑proof enterprises.
6 Common Financing Mistakes Every Entrepreneur Should Avoid
Securing adequate financing? It’s honestly one of the toughest challenges you’ll face when building a successful business. Whether you’re launching your first startup or pushing an established company toward its next growth phase, financial decisions come at you fast, and they matter more than you might think. The truth is, plenty of business owners stumble over preventable mistakes during the financing process, creating headaches that range from mild setbacks to serious threats to their company’s future.
Foundervine & Lloyds Funding Opportunity
Foundervine, a leading social enterprise championing inclusive entrepreneurship, has joined forces with Lloyds Banking Group to launch Breakthrough, an eight-week growth accelerator designed exclusively for disabled and neurodivergent founders.
Labour Faces Rebellion Over Universal Credit Reforms
Labour is facing the prospect of another mass rebellion from its own MPs as concerns mount over proposed reforms to the universal credit system. The focus of unease is on changes to the assessment process for disability benefits, particularly the health element of universal credit (UC).
Skills Most Needed by Disabled Entrepreneurs in Employment and Self-Employment
Disabled entrepreneurs bring resilience, creativity, and innovation to both employment and self-employment. By developing core skills—ranging from digital literacy and communication to financial management and leadership- disabled individuals can thrive in today’s competitive economy. With the right support, training, and opportunities, disabled entrepreneurs can transform barriers into stepping stones. At Disabled Entrepreneur UK, we are committed to providing that support every step of the way.
Link Between Trauma, MS, Financial Stability & OCD
If only we could erase bad memories and achieve financial stability for the rest of our lives, our mental health would no doubt improve. A reflection on trauma, OCD, MS, and the importance of stability for wellbeing
What Should Be Taught in Schools But Isn’t
Education is supposed to prepare students for the real world, but too often, schools fail to teach the very skills that young people need to thrive after graduation. Instead, the curriculum is filled with outdated or impractical subjects that do little to equip students for adulthood.
Renata’s Guide On Self Care (Part 2): How To Protect Yourself From Phone Scammers
Phone scams have become a sophisticated threat targeting individuals of all ages. From fake bank calls to impersonations of government bodies like HMRC or the DWP, scammers use fear, urgency, and clever manipulation tactics to trick people into handing over sensitive information or money. Recognising the red flags and knowing how to protect yourself is the first step toward staying safe.