Barking Enterprise Centres CIC

Growth is about evolving while staying true to your purpose. Kevin Harris has been a strong voice in helping the BEC expand, diversify and continue supporting entrepreneurs across the borough and beyond.

https://beccic.co.uk/passing-the-baton-ten-years-of-growth-and-governance-with-kevin-harris/

Passing the Baton - Ten Years of Growth and Governance with Kevin Harris - BEC When you look at the Barking Enterprise Centre today, you will see a thriving, multi-site community interest company that has supported hundreds of local businesses over the years. However, it […]

When Kevin joined Barking Enterprise Centre, the organisation was still in its infancy. Today, we stand as a thriving hub for business support and opportunity. His contribution has helped turn vision into lasting impact.

https://beccic.co.uk/passing-the-baton-ten-years-of-growth-and-governance-with-kevin-harris/

Passing the Baton - Ten Years of Growth and Governance with Kevin Harris - BEC When you look at the Barking Enterprise Centre today, you will see a thriving, multi-site community interest company that has supported hundreds of local businesses over the years. However, it […]

From joining Barking Enterprise Centre in its early days to helping guide a thriving enterprise community, Board Chair, Kevin Harris has played an important role in our ten-year journey.

His leadership has helped shape growth while keeping our local mission at the heart of everything we do.

https://beccic.co.uk/passing-the-baton-ten-years-of-growth-and-governance-with-kevin-harris/

Passing the Baton - Ten Years of Growth and Governance with Kevin Harris - BEC When you look at the Barking Enterprise Centre today, you will see a thriving, multi-site community interest company that has supported hundreds of local businesses over the years. However, it […]

Voting day is nearly here!

A quick reminder that BEC 1 will serve as a polling station on 7 May and will also be open for regular use.

Before heading out on the day, make sure you know exactly which polling station you’re assigned to, it only takes a minute to check.

See you at the polls, Barking! ✔️🗳️

Please take note of this important announcement! 😁
⏰ From today, BEC 1 will be open from 11:00-16:00 every Saturday. Come join us for those Saturday sessions.

Have you checked your polling station yet?

With 7 May coming up fast, now’s the perfect time to confirm where you’ll be voting. If you’re registered at BEC 1, we’ll be ready for you as an official polling station on the day.

Karen’s journey at the BEC is built on one belief: stay close to the community, and evolve with it. Because real impact is not built overnight, it is built over time.

We celebrate the team, our members, partners and communities for the success of the BEC!

https://beccic.co.uk/a-pivot-with-purpose-karen-on-ten-years-of-impact-at-barking-enterprise-centre/

For Karen, success has never just been about programmes or numbers. It has been about people. The businesses supported, the relationships built, the trust that keeps people coming back.

Read the full impact story of the BEC →
https://beccic.co.uk/a-pivot-with-purpose-karen-on-ten-years-of-impact-at-barking-enterprise-centre/

beccic.co.uk It’s been ten years since our CEO, Karen, arrived at the Barking Enterprise Centre for what was meant to be a six-week secondment. We’re glad to say she never left. […]

🗳️ We’re opening BEC 1 as a polling station for the local elections, making it easier for our community to participate.

Before you come through, make sure to confirm your assigned polling station.

Let’s keep our borough’s voice strong. 💙

Karen’s leadership has been defined by one principle: adapt or stand still. From evolving programmes to responding to real community needs, her journey reflects the power of listening, learning and pivoting with purpose.

Because growth demands change. 📈

https://beccic.co.uk/a-pivot-with-purpose-karen-on-ten-years-of-impact-at-barking-enterprise-centre/