 Whitechapel Town Centre Events
The council is launching three projects as part of the Whitechapel Town Centre Management Programme this week:
Late Night Shopping: 14th and 21st December 2023
Whitechapel businesses will be extending their opening hours to 9pm in the lead-in to Christmas on Thursday 14th and 21st December. You can support our local businesses and have a chance of winning a free prize draw by spending £70 in one of the participating businesses. Please visit the Town Hall reception to see list of participating businesses.
Women in Business Festive Fair: 16th – 23rd December 2023, 10am to 6pm (Mon-Thur); 10am to 7pm (Fri-Sat) and 10am to 4pm (Sun)
We are welcoming residents and visitors to the Town Hall for some seasonal shopping at our Women in Business Festive Fair. From cosy scarves to tasty treats, you can treat yourself and your loved ones, all while supporting local women entrepreneurs.
On the 19th December 2023, we will have a Drop-In Day delivered by expert entrepreneurs from 10am to 6pm for local women who would like support in starting a business or developing a business. Please email highstreets@towerhamlets.gov.uk if you would like to attend.
Business Cost Reduction Project: 14th December 2023
Are you a business in Whitechapel? Do you need help reducing your business costs? Tower Hamlets Council has appointed business savings and support experts Place Support Partnership (PSP) to help! PSP will be visiting businesses in the town centre on 14th December to help start their savings journey. Find out more by calling PSP on 07542318410 or email highstreets@towerhamlets.gov.uk for more information.
 Council launches £800,000 annual fund for local voluntary and community groups
The council has this week opened a new Mayor’s Small Grants Programme, to provide £800,000 a year in funding to support the work of small voluntary and community sector (VCS) organisations.
The new scheme was launched at a special meeting held at Whitechapel Town Hall featuring 170 people representing many of the borough’s community groups and organisations.
The programme is designed to support local organisations with a maximum annual income of £150,000. It will run each year until March 2027 to ensure that a wide range of smaller local organisations and sections of the community are able to benefit. The first round of funding is now open for applications and will close on Friday 2nd February 2024.
 Tower Hamlets Donation Drive
Calling all Tower Hamlets Businesses!
Tower Hamlets Council is running a festive donation drive in order to give low income families in Tower Hamlets a boost over the Christmas period. Food items will be passed on to foodbanks and we will be providing more luxury festive items to give families a little something special after what has been for many a difficult year. We want more luxury food items which would not ordinarily be found in Foodbanks and would offer a special treat for residents, for example mince pies, chocolates, biscuits and yule log. We are also collecting toys for families with young children which can be distributed by our children and family centres. If your business is able to assist or contribute with donations, or has excess stock which may be suitable, then any contributions would be much appreciated. To do so, please contact duncan.jones@towerhamlets.gov.uk.
 Boosting Life Sciences Social Economy - London Health Accelerator for Social Enterprises
Event organiser: The School for Social Entrepreneurs
The School for Social Entrepreneurs and MedCity have launched an exciting new accelerator for social business leaders working to reduce health inequalities across seven London boroughs (Camden, Hackney, Hammersmith and Fulham, Islington, Lambeth, Southwark, Tower Hamlets).
The London Health Accelerator for Social Enterprise will equip participants with the necessary skills, mentorship, knowledge and connections to grow and scale their social enterprise while tackling health inequities in underserved communities. Participants will also have the opportunity to apply for a £5,000 grant.
The programme is accessible to senior leaders within an organisation. It doesn’t have to be the founder / CEO so offers an outstanding development opportunity to rising stars and emerging leaders within community health organisations.
Deadline for applications: Monday 18th December, 1pm.
 Time to nominate our Civic heroes
The Tower Hamlets Civic Awards are the borough’s opportunity to say a very special thank you to the local unsung heroes and heroines who live, work or study in the borough. Our Civic Awards 2024 nominations are now open to honour those who dedicate their time and efforts to improve the lives of local people. There are a number of award categories including one for those who have achieved in business within the borough.
Nominations close on Sunday 21st January 2024 and the winners will be chosen by a cross party panel, chaired by the Speaker of the Council, and include representatives from the community.
The photo shows our 2023 winners pictured with the council’s previous Speaker. Please share the details of the awards with your contacts and encourage them to consider making a nomination.
 Online - Effective Digital Marketing Strategies Workshop
Event organiser: Digital Boost
Discussing effective digital marketing strategies for startups, including social media marketing, content marketing, and SEO.
Date & Time: Monday 18th December, 9am - 10am
 Online - Business Strategy Made Simple: Step-by-Step Approach
Event organiser: Digital Boost
In this interactive session, we'll discuss the key principles of Business Strategy. We'll explore how to identify your priorities and objectives, and make choices to select the right mix of initiatives to achieve them. Participants will have a chance to ask questions tailored to their unique needs.
Date & Time: Wednesday 20th December, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
 Online - Small business meet-up: South East London
Event organiser: Enterprise Nation
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: Thursday 21st December, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
 Workspace - Oxford House
Oxford House is an arts and community space. We are based in a gorgeous Grade II listed building in the heart of Bethnal Green. Our commercial income helps to provide a subsidised programme of performing arts for local residents.
We are home to circa 30 resident organisations, working in the arts, culture and campaigning sectors.
Whether you want to hold a conference, staff awayday, board meeting, training event, filming or general get together we can help.
Our spaces include a 120 seat studio theatre, meeting rooms, roof terrace and a gorgeous wooden panel, Victorian chapel. All have super-fast wifi and full AV. We can also cater for your event from our very own café. The café is also great for informal meetings too.
For more information about work and meeting space, follow the link to venue hire below or email john.ryan@oxfordhouse.org.uk and arrange a visit.
 Workspace – Craft Central
Studios and co-working spaces for makers, creatives and craftspeople
Are you looking for a new base for your creative business? Join our community at Craft Central, near Canary Wharf, and benefit from a 50% reduction in your first 3 months, on application.
Craft Central is the community for makers, creatives, and craftspeople in East London. Our flagship building offers studios and co-working spaces in an iconic building on the Isle of Dogs, an area packed with industrial history. A range of sizes is available to suit your needs. From 92 sqft - 316 sqft. Prices from £370.52.inc.VAT. Price includes heating, power, wifi, VAT, free use of our 1,000 sq ft gallery space, a teaching/workshop room, shared sinks, a communal kitchen (with free tea, coffee and milk), breakout area, and access 24/7.
Review from one of our studio's holders:
‘The studios are spacious and newly built units, with hot desks, meeting rooms, and exhibition space. The building has been adapted to fit an array of studios for designers, makers, and small businesses and has great breakout spaces to network and meet the other makers. The studios, social space and potential to hold workshops are a fantastic part of what makes Craft Central really a special place to work’
Contact Craft Central to book a visit or call us at 0207 538 0819
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