Turn your solo business into a future-ready social enterprise
This is a three-day programme partially funded by the UK Government and the UK Tech Cluster Group. It aims to help existing business owners to understand how to grow their workforce, customer base and income; as well as outsource key functions of their operations, allowing them to work on the business, not in it.
You will benefit from expert-led workshops, dedicated mentorship, and a vibrant peer community to help take your first confident steps towards launching a business.
Applications for this programme are now closed.
Have registered your business in Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham, or Nottinghamshire. (We welcome all legal structures – Charities, CICs, and Limited by Share/Guarantee.)
Run a business delivering positive social or environmental impact. This could include sectors such as Education and Learning, Children and Adults, Housing and Homelessness, or Low Carbon and Sustainability.
(We are particularly interested in Tech for Good businesses with a digital platform or physical product that generate both impact and income.)
Have been operating for several months to two years, developed an MVP, or are generating revenue or customer insights.
Are ready to grow – by recruiting staff, expanding your customer and income base, and outsourcing admin or back-office functions to focus on business development.
Are committed to attending all sessions and taking your business to the next level.
Allia Impact accelerates mission-led businesses from start to scale.
We work with entrepreneurs solving real-world challenges, offering practical support, expert guidance, funding and workspace to help build sustainable, high-impact businesses.
By connecting founders with mentors, partners, investors and opportunities, we’re building an ecosystem where businesses can start, grow and scale, creating commercial success and meaningful impact.
We believe business can be a powerful force for good, driving inclusive growth, stronger communities and a more sustainable economy.
This is an inclusive programme, encouraging applications from individuals from underrepresented backgrounds – including women, ethnic minorities, migrants, and young people – who would benefit from free support that removes barriers to success.
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If you have more questions about the programme or want to chat about whether it's right for you, please reach out to the programme manager, Sheridan Chilvers below:
Up to £5,000 in funding and expert support for businesses ready to grow
If your business has been trading for a year or two, you’ll know this phase well.
You know your business has potential, you just need the right support to grow it.
Tower Hamlets Support for Startups is a free programme designed to help you move forward with clarity, build a plan, and access funding opportunities. This programme is funded by the London Borough of Tower Hamlets through the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund, supported by the Greater London Authority, and delivered by Allia Impact.
Re-ignite the spark of creativity and passion for your start-up
The Founder Pitstop is a free four-week, in-person programme helping experienced start-up founders navigate the pressure of running a venture. This programme addresses a fundamental truth hurting many businesses: sustaining a venture requires not just operational grit, but the space to reconnect with the curiosity and creativity that fuel long-term resilience.
Combining reflective business support with hands-on creative practice, weekly workshops ran by Allia Impact & Madam Makery offer a different way to tackle the isolation and cognitive load eroding curiosity for so many. These workshops will allow founders to take a step back, think strategically to problem-solve the challenges they face, break routine thinking, and return to the spark that gave them a reason to start their business.
Turn your idea into an impactful venture
Start Strong Lewisham is a free 6-week business support programme for Lewisham residents who want to turn an idea into a business or social venture.
Whether you are just getting started or still exploring an early idea, the programme will help you build your confidence, develop your business idea, and take practical steps towards launching. It is designed to support aspiring founders from all backgrounds, especially those who may not have seen themselves reflected in traditional start-up spaces.
