Our News
Autumn news!
It has been an incredible few months for Action Through Enterprise, with some truly inspiring work. In these troubled times, we are showing it is possible to make a long lasting difference. The expansion into Nandom is already bringing real hope to pupils,...
Izzy Tolputt – my trip to Ghana
When I was 7 years old I learnt about ATE in an assembly at Ramsbury Primary School - little did I know that 11 years later I’d be in Lawra myself! I did my work experience with ATE, exploring the impact of period poverty on girls in Lawra and Marlborough - and I was...
Action Through Enterprise wins big at awards!
“To be named Small Charity Big Achiever at the Third Sector Awards is wonderful recognition of the huge impact we make on our small budget.” Sarah Annable-Gardner, Chief Executive Action Through Enterprise has taken home the title of Small Charity Big Achiever at...
Biggest batch of new businesses ever!
“I feel very excited to be part of this life-changing journey - creating jobs and giving people valuable skills. Enabling them to stand on their own, it is a joy.” Sylvester Karbo, Dowine and Bagri Hub Manager and BizATE Lead As part of our mission to fight...
Sarah’s trip to Ghana
By Sarah Annable-Gardner “My week in Ghana has moved me beyond words. Seeing the impact of Action Through Enterprise has taken my breath away, my heart has literally felt like it will burst with joy over and over again.” In June, Action Through Enterprise Chief...
Back to school!
The rain poured down in Tokuu yesterday, but that didn’t stop the smiles! Despite the weather, 48 children came to school and enjoyed their FIRST EVER school lunch. This is a brilliant start to our partnership with Tokuu Junior High School – when we first visited,...
Applications open for apprenticeship programme!
We are thrilled to be supporting a new group of apprentices in Lawra, as well as our first cohort in Nandom! This summer, we are excited to open applications for another round of young women to join our apprenticeship programme in Lawra, and our first ever cohort in...
New round of businesses in Lawra!
We are excited to be launching a new round of businesses in Lawra! This summer, we are excited to open applications for another round of committed, hardworking entrepreneurs to join our enterprise programme, BizATE. As always, to be eligible for our business grants:...
Hilldrop charity event a triumph!
It’s a huge thank you to Tim Eliot-Cohen for organising the Hilldrop Charity Clay Shoot and Festival on May 25th, which saw over a thousand people gather in the sunny, windy Wiltshire countryside to have fun – and raise vital funds for Action Through Enterprise....
Switching on Hope!
We’ve just connected Lawra and Nandom with the whole world – by switching on the wifi at our two Technology and Learning Zones and giving people free access to the internet for the first time. 19th May 2025 will go down in history in Lawra and Nandom as the day...