Welcome to The AFFORD Business Club (ABC), your African focused business community in the UK. It is a space to connect with entrepreneurs in the UK and on the continent with shared focuses, value-systems, ambitions and experiences as yourself.
The ABC sits within one of the most innovative diaspora social enterprises in Europe, the African Foundation for Development (AFFORD). AFFORD has been working with African diaspora communities, global governments and institutions and the private sector for over 30 years. The ABC is the pathway for African diaspora entrepreneurs to tap into and benefit from AFFORD’s links, knowledge, programmes and networks.
The AFFORD Business Club has three packages to provide helpful resources and assistance to help you develop, grow and sustain your business interests outside and inside Africa.
The Bronze package provides welcome access to what The AFFORD Business Club is and what it provides. Gaining initial insight and advice as you structure your African facing business or seek to grow and enhance it can be a struggle. The bronze package enables all interested people to get an idea of what is possible and what assistance is right for you. (FREE)
The Silver package is for the entrepreneur seeking to grow their established enterprise and ready to invest in that growth. The links and partners the AFFORD Business Club has means we are consistently seeking ways to provide the business development support needed at subsidised rates. As a silver package holder you will have access to networking opportunities, advisory assistance, training and access to financing information focused on your needs and interest areas. There is also the ability to benefit from preferential rates on meeting room space and event space hire as well as hot desking and other services. (£120/year)
The Gold package member is ready to have their African facing business propelled through the relationships we have with governments, institutions and key industry players. As well as the benefits mentioned above a greater degree of access and assistance shall be yours including expert support to enable potential funding through our private equity partners. From introductions to industry access the AFFORD Business Club is on hand to support you on your journey. (£180/year)
For more detail on member benefits for each package, please scroll down.
We are so excited to have you on board as a member of the ABC, so please register now and we look forward to hearing from you!
If you have any questions please get in touch at abc@afford-uk.org
