Just call the Croydon Enterprise business hotline on 020 8680 6161 and ask to book an appointment to speak to a business advisor to find out what help is available and how you can access it.

'Commensse' is a service providing support and advice to potential and recently started social enterprises in Croydon. A social enterprise is a business, that might be a spin-off from a charity or voluntary group, for example.

This service provided by Croydon Voluntary Action aims to help voluntary and community organisations take a more businesslike approach to the way they do things, whether that means bidding for contracts, charging for some services or becoming a social enterprise (like the Big Issue or Jamie Oliver's 'Fifteen' restaurant).

Groups can also receive a grant of up to £1,000, and mentoring from professionals.

For information, call Folake Segun on 020 8683 7017 or email: folake.segun@cvalive.org.uk or Maroof Adeoye on 020 8683 5910 or email: maroof.adeoye@cvalive.org.uk