Over the last 4 years the Fund has supported over 600 businesses, 50% of which were new start ups. It has helped create 11934 jobs and an increase in sales for the local economy of £74m. 86% of those businesses supported still survive.

The cost per job inclusive of operating costs is currently £1698.

Each year the Fund presents Enterprise Awards to those Acorn clients deemed to have made the greatest strides forward in achieving their plans.








Axis Telecom Ltd and David Meyers won for best growth under difficult circumstances.













Thomas Hill Engineering and Steve Smith and Phil Ward won for best performance in the 1-3 year category













Pink @ Pink and Sue Simmonds and Kerry Wiles won for best start up.