Who Is This For?

This is for any neighbourhood project in the borough

You could be part of an allotment group looking for new people to join, or a member of a sewing collective wanting to fundraise for equipment. You might have the seeds of an idea or be part of a project in full flowthese sessions are designed to give you the tools to take on any issues you’re facing or take on any relevant opportunities that are available.

This is for any business start up in the borough

Are you a business start-up interested in exploring new ways of collaborative working? Do you want to develop your finance or marketing strategy or are you looking to connect with other businesses in the borough? There’s plenty of useful sessions no matter where you are in your business journey.

Learn new skills from experts and peers and gain access to tools to take your idea or business to the next level

Gain practical skills and free access to tools and training that can help you drive your ideas and projects forward. From learning which model is best when setting up your organisation and outlining your vision and mission to developing a strategic marketing plan and everything in between. You can also complete free accredited training courses across Food Hygiene, Health and Safety, First Aid and more.

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Develop a network in the borough to collaborate on projects

Whether you’re looking for someone to bounce off new ideas with or looking for people to build the fun and energising team you’ve always wanted, there will be plenty of opportunities throughout the programme to meet people and collaborate. Sessions will be practical and hands-on so that you can work together to test ideas or join the Work-in-Progress Saturdays to connect and work with your neighbours.

Get inspiration from new concepts, projects and businesses to help progress your work

Feel energised and inspired through exploring concepts taken from the cooperative business world that can help with things like decision making in groups, or be introduced to projects reimagining waste by turning them into beautiful and useful products. Discover ways of developing projects and doing business that’s inclusive and is better for both people and the planet.

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Gain the confidence to turn your ideas into action

It’s hard to know where to start when transforming your ideas into reality and to feel like you have the skills and capabilities to make this happen. Throughout the programme you’ll be supported in developing a clear vision and action plan as well as meeting people who can help, so you can focus your energy on getting started on that thing you’ve always wanted to do. By the end you’ll have the capacity to build on your vision and to be part of a borough that thrives.