We're changing
what business supportlooks like.*
Why it matters
Business support was
never built
for everyone.
We built something
that is.
For over a decade, Rebel has been educating the people the system left behind.
Business owners who were told their ideas weren't viable. People who couldn't get a loan. Anyone who felt like the doors were closed.
This isn't business support. It's people support. And in 2025, more people than ever took that first brave step.
Impact overview
Figures were based on attendance data, participant surveys and post-course outcome tracking.
The people behind the numbers
GENDER
ETHNICITY
AGE
Living situation
Employment status
Stirling, Scotland
"Before Rebel, I spent over 18 years in rope access -- inspection, maintenance, and repairs across wind energy, construction, rail, and engineering. I came to learn how to grow my own business and approach marketing, sales, and strategy more effectively."
"Now I'm building High Level Rope Access UK wide -- refining services, growing my client base, and building a strong professional brand."
highlevelropeaccess.co.uk →What happened by the end of the programme
WEBSITE STAGE
It's not just about business.
* Attendees self-assessed out of 10 at start and end of programme.
Glasgow, Scotland
"There was a time when I felt like I was simply going through the motions -- moving between jobs that paid the bills but never gave me a real sense of purpose. Self-doubt stopped me from seeing design as something I could pursue for myself."
"Design has now become the path I'm actively building my future around. The journey has given me confidence, direction, and the belief that I can create a future on my own terms."
conlonflay.co.uk →What this means for people's lives*
Avg income: £39,039
Avg income: £16,409
Avg saving: £17,802
* Economic impact modelled on ONS ASHE 2025 salary data and DWP benefit savings.
Word travels fast
when it's worth sharing
* Top sources shown. Referrals remain the single strongest driver of attendance.
Our methodology doesn't just work in the UK
In 2025 we reached business owners all around the world through our online courses.
"For most of my career, I worked in the space industry. After being made redundant, I had been thinking about starting a jewellery business for years but had never taken the leap. The redundancy gave me the opportunity to finally explore an idea I had been putting off for far too long."
"Today I run Ginima -- a jewellery design and creation business producing made-to-order silver and gold pieces. Working from my garden workshop, I use 3D design tools to bring my ideas to life."
ginima.design →Who is Rebel?
Rebel uses entrepreneurship as a practical tool for confidence, skills and income to support those who need it most. Since 2012, we have helped more than 60,000 people explore starting a business and supported many more through financial education. For this work, we were awarded the Queen's Award for Promoting Enterprise and Opportunity and two British Empire Medals for Financial Education.
With entrepreneurship at the forefront of our delivery, we use it as a person-centred tool to unlock potential and help people build the lives they want, creating economic impact at the same time.
Our proven methodology makes it possible for anyone to get started.
Rebel designs and delivers courses that create social, economic and commercial impact for:
- People: helping individuals build skills, confidence and income
- Communities: supporting local economies to grow inclusively
- Leaders and Teams: developing capability and solving real problems
Our work helps people build confidence, test ideas, make sales and take practical steps towards income, employment or self-employment.