ELECT is the The place to go for Business & Social Enterprise Support: East Liverpool Economic Community Trust Ltd (ELECT) exists to help all residents of Merseyside, whatever their personal circumstances gain employment or start a business, improving their quality of life, sustaining communities and strengthening local economies across Merseyside. Since our formation as a social enterprise in 1996, our award-winning work has helped hundreds of people facing social exclusion and economic hardship to start up a business or access employment opportunities. This has had the dual benefit of enhancing the opportunities and earning potential of those individuals and the lives of their families and communities. We deliver a wide range of programmes which, above all, focus on people. People receive tailored advice, support and opportunities in order to achieve a better future. The support we give recognises people’s circumstances and is tailored to addressing the barriers that they face. ELECT provide a comprehensive package of services and support that help people to gain the technical skills required to start a business, or secure sustainable employment. ELECT’s services are underpinned by a commitment to total accessibility and also to continuously raise the aspirations, motivation and health of people in Merseyside.