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.
We’re supporting early-stage businesses in Tower Hamlets between May and September.
This is practical, hands-on support, not theory.
You’ll attend a short workshop, build a clear scale-up plan, and get tailored support based on what your business actually needs.
Whether that’s more customers, better pricing, stronger finances, or a clearer direction, this programme helps you take the next step with confidence.
What you’ll gain
You’ll leave with clarity, direction, and a plan you can actually use.
To take part, you must:
To apply for funding, you must complete the programme.
In September, selected participants will be invited to pitch their business at the Tower Hamlets Entrepreneurs Showcase.
Funding can be used for things like:
To be eligible, you must complete the 3-hour training.
Who should apply?
This programme is for you if:
Sole traders, limited companies, CICs and charities are all eligible.
You’ll be able to choose a time that works for you via Eventbrite after applying.
Ready to take your next step?
If your business feels busy but not growing the way you want, this programme is for you.
You don’t need everything figured out. You just need the right support.
Once your application has been approved, you’ll be able to book your workshop session via Eventbrite.
For more information on the programme structure, how it works, or if you’re unsure whether it’s right for you: contact our Programme Manager, Kathryn Ore, at 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.
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