Social Entrepreneur Support Manager at UnLtd

Amjid is a Social Entrepreneur Support Manager based in West Yorkshire, working across England. He has been at UnLtd since 2012 and have worked on a range of programmes including Lead the Change, Solutions for an Ageing Society and the Social Enterprise Support Fund. He has a background in economic development with a focus on town and city centre regeneration, through working on Urban Renaissance at the Regional Development Agency in Yorkshire and Humber. He also has extensive experience of community development through being involved in the voluntary and community sector in Bradford. He has been part of setting up and running community enterprises as well as supporting others to establish and develop their community ventures. Outside of UnLtd, he is a Director at a not-for-profit enterprise and a trustee of Bradford District Community Foundation. In 2023, he received a British Empire Medal (BEM) for community and voluntary services in Bradford.

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Juliana is a seasoned change management and quality improvement specialist with over 20 years of experience in Health & Social Care. Her expertise spans various areas, including population health, strategy development, and policy writing. Currently serving as the inaugural Head of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at East London NHS FT Trust, Juliana is dedicated to fostering inclusive healthcare environments. She also contributes to the community as a school governor for the London Borough of Newham’s Pupil Referral Units, supporting young people who cannot attend mainstream education. Additionally, Juliana is the founder and director of Black Leaders CIC, a Community Interest Company committed to enhancing the experiences of racialised patients and staff in healthcare. Recognised as a healthcare pioneer by All Bright and honoured with a community recognition award from the Building Block Initiative in 2021, Juliana is passionate about reducing systemic inequalities.

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Leon, founder and Director of LG Designer Maker CIC (LGDM), operates a bespoke design and furniture studio in the North East of England. With expertise in creative woodworking solutions, he merges design passion with practical training initiatives, drawing on 15 years of industry experience. Growing up as a mixed-race individual he understands marginalisation first hand and his community provision is therefore focused on supporting individuals who are themselves marginalised. Leon hopes to apply his passion for understanding people and helping individuals reach their potential and is thrilled to have the opportunity to apply this to help other change-makers on their journey!

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Social Entrepreneur Support Manager at UnLtd

Ashley is a Social Entrepreneur Support Manager at UnLtd working across England. He works on the frontline supporting social entrepreneurs, finding social entrepreneurs and helping them with funding and support to create great social impact. Over the last few years at UnLtd he has increasingly worked with social entrepreneurs who are repurposing built environment and outdoor spaces to better serve their communities and work towards a greener economy. Prior to UnLtd Ashley worked within a range of regional social enterprises in the North of England providing business support and incubation services. He also spent some time working in the areas of young people’s accommodation and support and family outreach support services. After collaborating with UnLtd to run a small Award programme in previous role and enjoying the experience and values led approach, he was lucky enough to join the staff team as an Award Manager back in 2014.