 £460,000 available for charities and community groups to help tackle the climate emergency
Organisations in Tower Hamlets are being invited to apply for grants to help them cut their carbon emissions, including for projects such as gas boiler replacements, installing renewable technologies, energy retrofits, and educational and learning projects.
Applications open from Friday 7th July to Friday 25th August 2023.
 Celebrating South Asian Heritage Month at NatWest
NatWest is committed to championing potential, helping people, families and businesses to thrive. We have always been supporters of Ethnic Minority businesses and communities and will continue to build strong relationships and contribute to positive change wherever we can.
We’re proud of the results we’re achieving which are reflected across the bank, for instance 34% of our March 2023 Accelerator cohort being from Ethnic Minority backgrounds – surpassing our goal of 20%.
We have also developed partnerships with stakeholders such as Black Seed as well as contributing to thought leadership through supporting Aston’s University’s Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship.
Date & Time: Wednesday 9th August, 3pm - 5pm
Location: 250 Bishopsgate, London, E1 6AA (Map)
 Online small business meet-up: Central and East London
Are you an existing or budding small business owner? Want to grow your network in a friendly, relaxed, and supportive environment?
Enterprise Nation’s monthly online meet-ups bring together founders from all sectors to share ideas, learn new skills, solve challenges and inspire one another.
Running a small business needn’t be lonely. Register now for your next local meet-up.
Date & Time: Wednesday 26th July, 11.30am - 12.30pm
 Lunch and Learn
Quick top marketing tips to grow your small business
Ever felt overwhelmed when it comes to marketing your business? It's no secret that marketing can be complex and challenging. But what if there were easy-to-implement tips that could make a significant difference?
Date & Time: Thursday 13th July, 12pm - 12.30pm
 NatWest Accelerator Programme - Discovery Event
This event will provide an introduction to the fully-funded NatWest Accelerator
Over a flexible six-month period, the NatWest Accelerator programme provides support to grow your business, including:
- Group and one-to-one coaching with an Acceleration Manager.
- In-person and virtual thought leadership events.
- Access to a network of peers, specialists and mentors.
- Use of co-working space.
You will also have the chance to ask questions about the programme.
Location: NatWest Bank, 40 Islington High Street, London, N1 8XX (Map)
Date & Time: Wednesday 19th July, 10am
 Mayor of London's Green Finance Fund
Launch of the Mayor of London’s Green Finance Fund
As London Climate Action Week continues, the Mayor has launched a new £500m fund to support net zero by 2030. The Green Finance Fund will support projects delivering benefits in either energy efficiency, clean transport or renewable energy and is open to organisations in the GLA Group, any of London’s 32 local authorities, social housing providers, NHS bodies, universities and colleges.
Organisations can bid for loans of £1m to £75m, with flexible loan terms and lower interest rates than the Government’s Public Works Loan Board public sector lending scheme. The funds can be used for capital expenditure, with projects that will be operational within the next three years being prioritised.
The first expression of interest (EOI) round will run until September 2023.
 Back the Mayor’s Cup 2023
The council is working in partnership with the borough’s football community to produce a football festival celebrating our rich and diverse football tradition.
Businesses and organisations are being offered a chance to raise awareness about products or services to the diverse community of Tower Hamlets, by becoming a sponsor of the Mayor’s Cup 2023. Sponsoring the Mayor’s Cup will also give an important message of support for an innovative sporting event that seeks to promote community cohesion.
Benefits to businesses include: targeted marketing to a large audience enabling you to reach your potential customers or service users; enhancing your public image by sponsoring a community event; and engaging and investing in the community, particularly younger people.
For a sponsorship form or more information, contact 07951 203 144 or email derek.bennett@towerhamlets.gov.uk
Forms should be returned by 17th July
 Find the best support for your business
Tower Hamlets Council has partnered with London Business Hub’s Wayfinder scheme to help small businesses connect with trusted, expert advice and support.
We know businesses need a helping hand from experts who understand what support is readily available to them - experts who can do all the hard work and connect businesses to impartial and excellent quality advice.
All you need to do is register using the link below and our local Wayfinder will contact you. They will then guide you through your support journey.
 Workspace - Creative studios available now at Poplar Works
Poplar Works is a workspace and a training centre to help local people and businesses to reach their full potential in the fashion industry. There are over forty studios, as well as training space, a small production unit and a café, with an extensive enterprise and events programme.
It’s a hub for anyone working in fashion: designers, makers, jewellers, experienced business owners, and first-year startups and is home to UAL: London College of Fashion’s award-winning Making for Change programme.
Studios and workshops are welcoming, secure, and affordable and based across two sites Popalr Works and The Makery. They come in a range of different sizes and prices, from £20 to £29 per sqft / £206 to £713 per month + VAT and utilities.
 Workspace - Serviced Office Company - Millharbour Court
Millharbour Court is a 5* fully serviced, unbranded business centre with a BREEAM rating of ‘Excellent’.
They offer flexible contracts at competitive rates for fixed office space, virtual offices, Co-Working and Ad hoc meeting rooms.
Millharbour Court is located at the Centre of Isle of Dogs at Millwall Inner Dock.
The perfect location for easy access to transport links with both the Jubilee line and DLR in walking distance.
Currently Available: 5 desk office (230 sq ft)
 Promotional support for Workspace Providers
Need promotional support to fill your workspaces in Tower Hamlets?
If you have workspaces in Tower Hamlets and need assistance in promoting and marketing, contact us by following the link below.
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