Funding for Black-owned restaurant businesses
Enterprise Nation and Uber Eats have joined forces to support entrepreneurs via the Black Business Fund. The fund gives Black-owned restaurants access to a £10,000 grant and business support that can help them boost their businesses.
The £250,000 fund will be distributed to a total of 25 Black-owned restaurants, who will each receive £10,000, as well as access to business support from Enterprise Nation.
Restaurants that have been trading for at least 18 months with fewer than five locations can apply to the fund.
Deadline for applications is 12th December
1-2-1 Business Clinic
Don’t miss your chance to get FREE expert advice for your business! We have partnered with Accelerated Futures, a consultancy and business education platform that focuses on empowering and training entrepreneurs.
Get free support in:
- Securing grants/funding for your charity/social enterprise
- Registering your business/setting up a business bank account
- Building a website/setting up your social media
- Creating a business plan
- Growing and building your team
Click here to book your session with one of their experts
ATTENTION CHARITIES AND SOCIAL ENTERPRISES!
Accelerated Futures will be sending out new funding and grant opportunities in their new monthly newsletter, if you're a charity/social enterprise looking for funding and would like to be added to the mailing list, complete our registration form by clicking here.
Wandsworth Mayoral Charities' Comedy Night
 The Wandsworth Mayoral Charities' Comedy Night, which takes place on will be a night filled with laughter and top comedians come together in aid of the Mayor's three chosen charities: Tooting Community Kitchen, Rackets Cubed and Home-Start Wandsworth.
Join stars of the comedy scene; Andy Zaltzman, Mark Steel, Carl Donnelly, Don Biswas, Kerry Godliman and Bobby Mair at this exclusive fundraising event. Don't miss out on a hilarious evening, for a good cause.
Date: Wednesday 20th November
Time: 7:30pm
Location: Wandsworth Civic Suite, Wandsworth High Street
 Jamie Laville founded Sniff London two years ago. Discover how his Caribbean heritage and passion for fragrance inspired him to create a unique scent brand rooted in community and self-expression.
Cracking the Code: Sales tactics every Start-up needs – Start up Wandsworth
Join this hands-on sales fundamental workshop at York Gardens Library to uncover why, what, and how customers choose to buy.
Learn essential sales tactics, debunk common myths, and gain practical skills to position yourself ahead of competitors. Attendees will practice real-world techniques, from crafting value propositions to asking the right questions at the right time. Perfect for newcomers to sales or anyone needing a refresher.
Date: Friday 22nd November
Time: 11:00am-1:00pm
Location: York Gardens Library, 34 Lavender Road, SW11 2UG
Build a rock solid business plan for 2025 – Small Business Britain
Prepare for 2025 with expert guidance from Emma Mills-Sheffield in this Small Business Britain and BT Digital Skills workshop. Gain insight into setting priorities, avoiding common pitfalls, and planning for different scenarios to ensure your business’s success. Ideal for business leaders seeking a strategic start to the new year.
Date: Wednesday 27th November
Time: 10:00am-11:00am
Location: ONLINE
Ignite business support programme festive cheer Networking Ignite Business Programme
It's that time of year!
Join us for a festive cheer at the Slug and Lettuce, Richmond!
Let us celebrate our successes, large or small!
We will have a glass of prosecco waiting for you on arrival and some tasty festive nibbles and treats.
Meet FSB London SW representative, Celia, the Queen Bee of LinkedIn & certified AI for Marketing, whose career started over 15 years ago and who has been a Chartered Marketer for 12 years.
Date: Wednesday 27th November
Time: 06:00pm-7:30pm
Location: Slug & Lettuce, Riverside House, Water Lane, Richmond TW9 1TJ
Sustainability Unpacked: Strategies for Start-Ups
Join this engaging panel discussion that brings together leading founders, food & drink brands, and sustainability experts to explore actionable solutions for reducing the environmental impact of the industry. Whether you're a food entrepreneur, an established brand, or simply passionate about sustainability, this session will offer valuable insights into how you can make your products and operations more eco-friendly.
Date: Thursday 28th November
Time: 6:00pm-8:00pm
Location: Mission Kitchen, 1st Floor of The Food Exchange New Covent Garden Market London SW8 5EL
Wandsworth business can get a 50% discount by entering code MKFRIEND
Frosty Film's Ice Sculpture Trail & Switch On
 On Saturday 30th November Putney will officially in Christmas mode. There will be 22 spectacular ice sculptures located throughout the town centre and a the community stage in Church Square will have a fantastic line up of live acts from 11am. The Putney Christmas lights will be switched on at 5pm.
Find out more here.
Help choose the winning design for Falcon Road bridge
If you work or run a business in Clapham Junction town centre we want your help in choosing a new design for Falcon Road rail bridge.
Wandsworth Council has teamed up with London Festival of Architecture to give the bridge a makeover and improve it for everyone passing through. The 100m-long underpass is gloomy & needs brightening up – so tell us which designs you think would improve the area and create a local landmark.
Find out more about the seven shortlisted designs, see the video and share your views HERE
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