The Rebel Baker

The Rebel Baker is a new craft bakery specialising in allergen-free products, which offers training and employment opportunities to people who are recovering from addiction.

Founded by Rachel Munro, it is run under a social enterprise model from premises in Ayr’s North Harbour Industrial Estate.

South Ayrshire Council’s Business Gateway and Community Wealth Building teams have been supporting Rachel to set up her new venture, which is the first of its kind in Ayrshire.

Rachel says: “Although I had previous experience in running a business, I’ve found the support from both my Business Advisor and Community Wealth Building Officer to be invaluable.

"From our first conversations, both were very receptive to my business idea, which gave me a lot of confidence, knowing that they genuinely believed it would work.

"I found them to be completely on the ball, helping me to access grants and an entire range of resources very quickly. I was awarded an AMBITION to Start grant, received expert help from consultants, including that of an accountant, and was given advice on procurement. I also received help with my marketing strategy and was directed towards really useful courses at Ayrshire College on how to best promote the business. Now that we’re officially open, I’ll have ongoing support from the AMBITION programme as I work to develop and grow the bakery.

"With the support from the council, I’m now going to be producing specialist baked goods which there is a demand for, while giving people who have had troubles in the past a chance to work and create a better future for themselves.” 

To find out more see The Rebel Baker