Hackney’s flagship business support initiative, Hackney Impact, has officially relaunched, bringing together leading local partners to help small businesses, social enterprises and entrepreneurs across the borough start, grow and thrive.
The initiative is delivered by a network of five organisations. Each of our partners brings unique expertise, working to provide the right business support, connections, and opportunities to entrepreneurs and organisations in Hackney.
Originally launched in 2023, Hackney Impact has already supported hundreds of local founders through free mentoring, workshops, funding advice and practical business support. This relaunch marks a renewed commitment to empowering Hackney’s diverse business community, creating opportunities for residents to build sustainable enterprises and contribute to local economic growth.
The Hackney Impact consortium is made up of:
The programme is funded by the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund, Hackney Council and Hackney Business Network, and supported by the Greater London Authority. Together, these organisations continue to champion Hackney Impact and ensure it remains rooted in the needs and aspirations of local businesses.
Originally launched in 2023, Hackney Impact has already supported hundreds of local founders through free mentoring, workshops, funding advice and practical business support. The relaunch in Autumn 2025 marks a renewed commitment to empowering Hackney’s diverse business community, creating opportunities for residents to build sustainable enterprises and contribute to local economic growth.
Our events and programmes are free. To join the Hackney Impact community, simply fill in the form below.
You can find out more about this initiative on the Hackney Impact website: www.hackneyimpact.com
If you still have questions before signing up, please contact the Programme Manager, Paul Wight, via the link 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.
