The Lilac Review is an independent review, tackling the inequality faced by Disabled founders and aiming to level-up entrepreneurial opportunity across the UK.
Spearheaded by Small Business Britain, the Lilac Review launched in February 2024 to identify the barriers faced by Disabled founders in the UK and will develop an action plan to remove them.
Estimates suggests that improving opportunity for Disabled founders could unlock an additional £230 billion for the UK economy. 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. Four fifths feel they have unequal access to opportunities and resources.
Operating over a two-year period, the Lilac Review is undertaking extensive research and analysis to identify, and remove, challenges faced by Disabled entrepreneurs.
It has already tracked significant progress - including being shortlisted for 'best campaign' in the Shaw Trust's Disability Power 100 in 2024 - with interim research findings published in May 2024. You can read more in our Interim Report.
This precedes the publication of the final Lilac Review - scheduled to be shared at the end of 2025, which will include recommendations and a call-to-action for driving positive change across society.
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