Causeway Coast and Glens has supported over 600 local entrepreneurs to start, grow and scale their businesses within the Borough.
The Go Succeed entrepreneurship support service (www.go-succeed.com) is funded by the UK Government, in partnership with Northern Ireland’s 11 local councils.
Since launching in November 2023 in Causeway Coast and Glens, the Go Succeed programme has delivered over £400,000 in grant funding, assisted over 300 local individuals wanting to start a business and a further 350 entrepreneurs to realise their growth ambitions.
Mayor of Causeway Coast and Glens Councillor Ciarán McQuillan said: “This service supports potential entrepreneurs, new starts and existing businesses with mentoring, masterclasses, and peer support networks.
“It also provides access to grant funding and support from the initial business ideas at start-up stage, through the growth journey and into the future and we’ve seen with local business AdminAnswers NI.”
“Go Succeed is a vital resource for businesses across our communities and it provides not only the essential tools and knowledge for businesses to succeed but the encouragement entrepreneurs need to continue to successfully grow their business. Following, the positive impacts we’ve seen to date, Council is delighted to support the continued delivery of this important service.”
Another aspect of the service is Community Outreach and activities that include enterprise awareness events in local post-primary schools and in Northern Regional College, STEM at the NI International Airshow, and sponsorship of Causeway Chamber People Awards 2025 and CelebrateHer Women’s Conference.
This type of engagement has seen in excess of 12,000 people attending events where the support available has been showcased.
One local business supported by the service is AdminAnswers NI. Speaking about their positive experience of Go Succeed, Maria McLaughlin said: “Go Succeed provided us with the mentorship and practical advice we needed to move forward with confidence. Having access to local experts and a range of resources has been invaluable as we expand our services and work towards our growth targets.”
Another local business supported by the service is Ballintoy Boat Tours. Speaking about their positive experience of Go Succeed, Gordon Neill said: “As well as benefitting from the 1-2-1 mentoring and the social media masterclasses, I received a grant to help me purchase specialised drone and camera equipment to capture the coastline and wildlife on our sea trips and cruises. This has helped us enter into new markets in media sales and secure new bookings, through the use of drone footage on social media.”
Whether you're a budding entrepreneur just starting out; are looking to grow your business; or are planning to scale-up; our team of industry experts will provide tailored support and guidance to help you achieve your business goals. Find out more at www.go-succeed.com
Background
https://causewaycoastandglens.gov.uk/assets/general/250318-LD-Agenda-Item-8-Go-Succeed.pdf
https://go-succeed.com/go-succeed-provides-the-answer-for-causeway-entrepreneurs/
Róisín McAteer and Maria McLaughlin, Admin Answers NI, Dungiven and Kilrea.