Enterprising Barnsley is a programme of support from Barnsley Development Agency for local eligible businesses. Barnsley Development Agency is the department of Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council responsible for local business investment and development. Our team of Business Development Managers liaise closely with local businesses helping them to access support through the Enterprising Barnsley programme.

Enterprising Barnsley offers coaching support, access to networking events, low cost desk space, business incubation and graduate business services. These services are delivered by a network of experienced and knowledgeable partners who know about business, have run businesses and who want to help your business grow.

The Enterprising Barnsley programme is free to access for eligible businesses (criteria includes being Barnsley based, growth potential and sector) so contact us to find out if you are eligible. To date, we have supported over 450 businesses and helped to create over 480 new jobs. We have hosted a range of free events including HR networks, an Energy Week networking event and sector specific events for the creative and digital industries.

Enterprising Barnsley is funded by the European Regional Development Fund as part of Europe’s support for the region’s economic growth. 

Enterprising Barnsley is a partnership delivered programme between Barnsley Development Agency, BBIC and University of Huddersfield.