![SmallGrants](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKTOWERHAMLETS/2024/01/8855455/small-grants-launch-visting-stalls_original.png) Deadline approaches to bid for £800,000 VCS Small Grants
The council has 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. It is designed to support local organisations with a maximum annual income of £150,000 and will run each year until March 2027 to ensure that a wide range of smaller organisations and sections of the community are able to benefit.
The first round of funding is open for applications across five themes and will close on Friday 2 February 2024.
![FSB](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKTOWERHAMLETS/2024/01/8854319/fsb_original.png) 2024 London Mayoral & London Assembly Elections – Small Business Survey
An opportunity to have your say – an opportunity to help influence positive changes
The Greater London small business community is invited to contribute to the FSB Greater London Manifesto which will highlight our ‘asks’ of the Mayor of London candidates in the run up to the London Mayoral election in May 2024.
Survey Deadline: Wednesday 31st January 2024.
![Startup school for seniors](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKTOWERHAMLETS/2024/01/8854338/start-up-seniors_original.png) Start Up School for Seniors
Final chance for Spring 2024 course!
Attention all Tower Hamlets residents aged 50+! Have you ever dreamed of starting your own business, but didn't know where to start? Startup School for Seniors is here to help you turn that dream into a reality!
This fully sponsored, eight-week eLearning course is for aspiring Tower Hamlets entrepreneurs. Registration is open now until 31 January 2024, and you will be guided through the process of starting a successful business.
![Start Up Show](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKTOWERHAMLETS/2024/01/8855565/start-up-show_original.png) StartUp Show 2024
![BXD](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKTOWERHAMLETS/2024/01/8854299/bxd2_original.png) Workshop - Adaptive Leadership
Event organiser: BXD Community
Join us for an intensive workshop on Adaptive Leadership, a condensed and potent session designed to empower business leaders with the tools to thrive in an ever-changing environment. Over the course of 1.5 hours we'll go into the practices of mental agility, focus, and the application of positive psychology to leadership.
Date & Time: Tuesday 30th January, 5:30pm – 7:00pm
![Poplar Works Jacquard Room](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKTOWERHAMLETS/2024/01/8849304/poplar-works-jacquard-room_original.png) Workspace - Large 1000 sq ft+ Studio Space Available at Poplar Works
Introducing The Jacquard Room - an impressive 1188 sq ft studio space on the ground floor of Poplar Works. The space includes wifi, communal kitchen and toilet facilities and costs £2574 per month plus VAT, business rates and utilities. This is an exciting opportunity for a growing creative business to let a rarely available workshop or studio space! Learn more and get in touch to arrange a viewing.
![The Lounge](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKTOWERHAMLETS/2024/01/8849366/the-lounge-2_original.png) Workspace - New Road Hotel
The Lounge
Offers a more informal meeting space, hence the name. Accommodating up to 8-10 people, this room lends itself to team meetings, one-to-ones, interviews, and brainstorming sessions. With its cool factory décor, skylights, and comfy seating, it's sure to get the creative juices flowing.
![Workspace Promo](https://content.govdelivery.com/attachments/fancy_images/UKTOWERHAMLETS/2024/01/8849268/promo-for-workspaces-3_original.png) 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. Please include an image of the workspace you wish to promote and information on the workspace.
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