The Aster Foundation, a leading charity working to enable the better lives of one million people by 2030 through combatting the biggest causes and effects of poverty., and Resource, a renowned sustainability-focused full-service communications agency, are proud to mark the successful culmination of their third-year partnership. This milestone collaboration has been instrumental in supporting emerging entrepreneurs through the inc. programme, empowering them to combat poverty through creative and innovative initiatives.

The Aster Foundation is steadfast in their mission to address the biggest causes and effects of poverty. Their commitment to delivering community-based initiatives, conducting impactful research, and nurturing innovation led to the establishment of inc. inc. is a social incubator for aspiring entrepreneurs seeking to tackle some of the UKs most prevalent social challenges through transformative projects.

“We are thrilled to celebrate three years of collaboration with Resource,” said Claire Ryan, Assistant Director – Income Generation, Fundraising and Engagement at  Aster Foundation. “Their unwavering support and dedication have been pivotal in amplifying the impact of our inc. programme. Their expertise in sustainable strategies and creative communications has truly made a difference, empowering our entrepreneurs to create positive change.”

Resource, with its core emphasis on sustainability, has proven to be the perfect ally for The Aster Foundation’s inc. programme. Their expertise in developing sustainable strategies, creative solutions, and experiences has elevated the inc. participants’ projects, creating lasting change within communities.

As part of the partnership, Resource has offered valuable in-kind services, including branding and content support, to the entrepreneurs participating in the inc. programme. This additional contribution has been invaluable, empowering these emerging businesses to make a difference.

“We believe that the value of this type of relationship is huge,” said Claire. “By combining financial support with in-kind services, we can maximize the impact of the inc. programme. Resource’s values align perfectly with our vision, and their contributions have been vital in helping our entrepreneurs thrive. Along with the programme partner McAndrew Martin, who is inc’s, largest financial contributor we can expect to see more impactful results from our upcoming cohort.”

The Aster Foundation’s inc. programme has already yielded remarkable outcomes, with participating entrepreneurs making tangible progress in addressing poverty-related challenges.

“Giving something back to our customers and the communities we serve is a very important part of the social value impact we have. It’s been a privilege to be involved with the inc programme since day one and use our team and the collective expertise to help these social entrepreneurs to grow their businesses to be a force for good.”