Building an ecosystem of high impact services supporting small business and local communities both independently and in partnership with banks, institutions and local government.
Wellbeing & cognitive health.
Somerset House.
Capability & expertise.
Trusted by institutions, banks and cultural leaders.
Giving you access to our capability and expertise.
Applying our process and thinking to your problems, unlocking new opportunities.
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Programmes that grow founders and their businesses.
An invite only development programme partnering with ambitious entrepreneurs to build services within our ecosystem.
Helping Black founders build sustainable creative careers at Somerset House.
Find out more: https://www.somersethouse.org.uk/creative-workspaces/coworking-at-exchange/black-business-residency
DOES has partnered with Channel 4 and Lloyds to support the delivery of Black in Business. DOES designed the recruitment process and facilitates the selection of award recipients each year.
Find out more: https://www.channel4sales.com/blackinbusiness
Publishing and convening.
Sharing daily opportunities to grow your business. Today our networks reach over 15,000 people.
An exploration of the things we care about most and how they impact us in society.
Building people, pipelines and operational capacity.
Giving young people aged 18–25 training in business operations and experience across a range of roles in small business.
Find out more: https://form.typeform.com/to/xrDkx6OJ
Producing results, tackling administrative and operational work for micro-businesses.
Supporting a diverse workforce, championing fair and inclusive work practises.
Supporting the next generation.
Designing a wealth management solution in partnership with K A Associates to support estate planning.
Emotional, financial and developmental wellbeing.
A hub for entrepreneurs to improve their wellbeing and take dedicated time to focus on their mental health. We hold space for change.
Find out more: https://entrepreneurswellbeingclub.com
Creativity and digital wellbeing classes for young people aged 6–12.
An accessible, affordable diagnostic assessment and support centre for people with autism, ADHD and other psychological conditions.
Managing Director, BSc, Hon. Fellow, MBA (2027). Serial entrepreneur & design expert. Akil uses money as a creative material — building services and determining how they're shaped, how resources are allocated, and how they compound to create impact and growth.
Senior Operations Manager, BA. Afia is a highly organised Senior Operations Manager with ten years of experience supporting projects across finance, education, and justice. Expert in handling complex logistics and stakeholder relations.
Senior Operations Manager, LLB. Nana is a Strategic Operations Manager skilled in cross-functional collaboration and complete project delivery. Brings a proven track record of managing complex programs, scaling initiatives, and optimising processes to drive business growth.
Brand Designer, BSc. Andre crafts captivating brand identities, strategies, and web designs. He transforms businesses through collaborative storytelling, striking visual graphics, and engaging digital content.
Email: akil@does.business
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