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17 July 2026
 Business Direct
YOUR BUSINESS NEWS FROM RICHMOND COUNCIL
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Welcome to the July and August issue of the Richmond Business newsletter.
This edition brings together local events, call-outs and business support opportunities to help Richmond businesses stay informed, connected and prepared for the months ahead.
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Businesses wanted for outdoor trading opportunities
Richmond Council is inviting expressions of interest from both experienced and new mobile catering businesses to take part in a five-month trial of mobile concessions. This opportunity is open to operators in the borough, who can provide high-quality food and beverage offers that enhance the visitor experience in a park or green space setting.
Concessions are available in the following locations:
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Castelnau Recreation Ground
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Moormead and Bandy Recreation Ground
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Richmond Riverside (Near Herron Square)
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Towpath Teddington Lock/Ham House
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 Celebrating Richmond’s South Asian businesses this South Asian Heritage Month
South Asian Heritage Month runs throughout July, celebrating the culture, histories and contributions of South Asian communities. Watch the film to hear from Richmond businesses including family-run FAAM Gallery, a Richmond Hill-based fine art gallery and bespoke framing specialist; Spice Up, which serves authentic North Indian cuisine; and Ravi Yoga, a traditional yoga teacher dedicated to making authentic yoga accessible to everyone.
If you are hosting a South Asian Heritage Month event this year, or would like to share your story, please contact communitynews@richmond.gov.uk.
Twickenham welcomes three new businesses
Twickenham has welcomed three new independent businesses to VisitRichmond, showcasing the variety of local places to shop, eat and enjoy in the town centre:
Local, unique and independent high street or home-based businesses can be listed on VisitRichmond for free by emailing info@visitrichmond.co.uk.
Businesses can submit their events for free and be listed on www.visitrichmond.co.uk (last year the site received 650k unique visitors)
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Property Advice Services
London Business Partnership is delivering a free Property Advice Services programme that offers London businesses the opportunity to receive professional advice by experts on a wide range of property issues through webinars, one-to-one advice sessions and access to numerous resources. Find out more
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Awareness Days To Boost Your Marketing Campaigns
Are you ready for National Ice Cream Day, International Beer Day or International Co-working Day? Awareness days are a simple and effective way to keep your marketing fresh throughout the year. From creating themed promotions and social media content to running events or collaborating with other local businesses, these dates can help you engage customers and raise your profile. Choose the awareness days that align with your business, plan ahead and use them as an opportunity to showcase your products, services and values. Even a small campaign can help spark conversations, attract new customers and strengthen relationships with existing ones.
Plan ahead with the full year-round awareness days calendar, created by the Council’s business team. Download yours here Business Hub
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Full of Life Fund
Richmond Council is offering grants of up to £250 for local groups and organisations to run activities supporting older residents' health, wellbeing and social connection during October. Applications close Mon 3 August 2026.
Find out more and apply
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Sponsor the Full of Life Fair
For the first time, organisations can partner with Richmond Council as sponsors of the Full of Life Fair, our flagship community event supporting adults and unpaid carers to stay healthy, independent and connected. Sponsorship offers a unique opportunity to meet local residents and carers face-to-face, raise awareness of your organisation, demonstrate social value, and strengthen your reputation within the community. Sponsors will also have the chance to connect with local partners and organisations while supporting an event that makes a meaningful difference to residents’ lives. Sponsorship packages are limited. To register your interest, email folsponsorship@richmond.gov.uk by Friday 21 August. Find out more.
Businesses wanted to provide placements and mentoring
Richmond’s business community has an opportunity to help shape the future of local talent by offering placements or mentoring to care-experienced young people. Achieving for Children’s “Better Futures” agenda aims to break down the barriers they face, with targeted support helping to reduce the risk of young people becoming NEET (Not in Education, Employment or Training), socially isolated, or facing long-term unemployment.
By providing stability, guidance and encouragement, businesses can help young people build confidence, independence and long-term career resilience, while making a meaningful contribution to Richmond’s future workforce.
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QEST Grants of up to £18,000 available to makers
The Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust (QEST) is a charity that transforms the careers of talented and aspiring makers by funding their training and education, creating pathways to excellence and strengthening the future of the UK’s craft sector.
QEST offers three grants to support makers and conservators at various career stages, strengthening the pipeline of talented craft professionals in the UK. They provide Scholarships of up to £18,000, Emerging Maker grants of up to £10,000, and up to £12,000 towards an apprentice’s salary.
Training can take many forms, from traditional college courses to vocational one-on-one tuition with a master craftsperson, or a bespoke programme of short courses.
Deadline: Wed 12 August. Find out more and apply.
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Events
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Centre Stage – Summer Festival Weekend
Independent makers, young entrepreneurs and local small businesses will be at the heart of this weekend’s festival through a series of markets and pop-up experiences showcasing their creativity and talent. Visitors can also enjoy three days of live music, theatre, street performance and workshops. Fri 17 July, 6.30pm- 7.30pm, Sat 18 July, activities 11am-5.30pm and music 11am-7pm, and Sunday 19 July, 11am-5pm. George Street and Whittaker Avenue, Richmond Town Centre. Find out more
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High Tide Festival 2026
High Tide Festival returns to Twickenham for a day of live music, food and drink, local traders and community celebration. The not-for-profit festival brings together emerging and established musicians across the town centre and is free for all to attend. Sun 26 July, 12pm – 9pm. Twickenham Town Centre. Find out more
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British Library - How to keep on top of your business finances
Maximise your business potential with greater financial clarity at this practical workshop from the British Library Business & IP Centre. The session will help small businesses understand key financial reports, demystify accounting jargon, build confidence in managing business numbers and develop a regular financial routine. Tue 4 August, 11am – 1pm. British Library Business & IP Centre, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB. Online attendance also available. Free. Register here
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Transformational Visibility with Jessica Huie
Join Bingham Riverhouse for Transformational Visibility, a monthly programme for coaches and consultants looking to use visibility as a vehicle for greater impact. Guided by Jessica Huie MBE, the programme supports participants to move from performance to authentic expression through reflection, dialogue, embodied visibility practice and community connection. Mon 24 August, 1pm – 5pm. Bingham Riverhouse, 61–63 Petersham Road, Richmond, TW10 6UT. Find out more
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