What, when, where in SW1
 

Starting your own business

If you are considering starting your own business, there is plenty of advice and support to help you decide if this is the right choice for you. Some organisations will also be able to support you to set up a business if you decide that this is the option for you.

A Moveable Feast (Healthy Living Centre) 020 7222 0303

www.a-moveable-feast.org.uk
c/o The Abbey Centre, 34 Great Smith Street, SW1P 3BU
A Moveable Feast is working with the local community in SW1 to develop social enterprise opportunities. A Social Enterprise Development Worker is on hand to offer advice and support to local residents (particularly those from Arabic speaking and Bangladeshi communities) in business planning and product/idea development. Contact A Moveable Feast for more information

Portobello Business Centre 020 7460 5050

www.pbc.co.uk
2 Acklam Road, W10 5QZ
If you're thinking of starting a business or you'd like to take your existing business up a level, the Portobello Business Centre is your first port of call. The centre has been in operation for twenty years it has a solid track record of helping start-up and existing businesses to succeed.
Offers a range of services including advice, consultancy, training and finance.

Prince’s Youth Business Trust 0800 842 842

www.princes-trust.org.uk
The Prince's Trust offers funding and support to young people to help them start their own business. They provide grants and loans, on going advice through a volunteer business mentor and marketing support.

To be eligible for support from The Trust the young person must be:

  • aged 18-30
  • unemployed or under employed and not fulfilling their potential
  • unable to raise all the finances from other sources
  • have a viable business idea and the will to make it a reality.
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