What We Do

Our Core Services

At RIFT Social Enterprise, we empower some of society’s most marginalised people, supporting them to develop independence and financial security through self employment.

We believe everyone deserves the chance to build a life that works for them. Our support helps people who face barriers to traditional work explore self employment as a route to confidence, stability, and long-term change.

Our core services combine practical support with personal growth, designed to meet people where they are and help them move forward with purpose.

See below to explore our core offerings, and visit the RIFT Self-Employment Journey page for a closer look at our structured support.

Explore the journey

RIFT Self-Employment

Programme

Tailored support (6 months) including help with HMRC registration, business planning, and sustaining self-employment.

RIFT Self-Employment Workbooks

Step-by-step self-employment guides co-created with participants. These interactive resources help people build confidence and complete their own business plans.

RIFT Bitesize

Short, focused support over 4–6 weeks on topics such as website creation, social media management, or business set-up.

RIFT WISE (Women Into Self-Employment)

Project

Focused support for women in prison and beyond who want to build their own business paths.

RIFT Skills Training

A mix of webinars and face-to-face training covering business essentials and specialist skills. Includes easy links to register for courses.

RIFT Construction

Pathway

Guidance for people working under CIS, entering construction as sole traders, and understanding sector-specific requirements.