The Lilac Review is a government-backed independent review, aiming to tackle the inequality faced by disabled-led businesses and level-up entrepreneurial opportunity across the UK.
Spearheaded by Small Business Britain, the Lilac Review launched in February 2024 and will seek to identify the barriers faced by disabled-led businesses in the UK - and develop an action plan to remove them.
In its Disability and Entrepreneurship Report, created in partnership with Lloyds Bank, Small Business Britain reports that disabled entrepreneurs currently account for approximately 25% of the nation’s 5.5 million small businesses, but only 8.6% of total small business turnover.
Estimates suggest that improving opportunity for disabled founders could unlock an additional £230 billion for the UK economy. But with more than 80% of disabled entrepreneurs not having equal access to the same opportunities and resources as non-disabled founders, change is desperately needed.
Operating over a two-year period, the Lilac Review will undertake extensive research and analysis to identify and remove challenges faced by disabled entrepreneurs. Interim findings will be published in summer 2024, with a final report shared at the end of 2025, which will include recommendations and a call-to action for driving positive change across society.
At eBay, we're committed to championing inclusive entrepreneurship - where anyone, anywhere in the world can sell and succeed online. That's why we're proud to announce that Sholto Mee, Seller Success, eBay, will be joining the Steering Board for the Lilac Review, alongside disabled founders and representatives from the Government and wider business community.
“eBay has a long and proud history of creating economic opportunity for all. But like any organisation, there’s always more we can be doing. By joining forces with Small Business Britain, the UK Government and disabled founders for the Lilac Review, we’re committed to keep learning and listening to our sellers, to help remove the barriers they’re facing and unleash their infinite potential” - Sholto Mee, Seller Success, eBay
If you’re a disabled entrepreneur and would like to make your voice heard as part of the research report for the Lilac Review, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch at: lilacreview@ebay.com
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