Business Support
We understand these are a challenging and uncertain time for businesses, together with Waltham Forest council we’ve developed a signposting business support page to help connect entrepreneurs and businesses to the broad support that’s available.
A full range of business support is available in Waltham Forest and throughout London.
Elevate your business with our support
Elevate is Waltham Forest’s business recovery and growth programme, offering expert advice, guidance and funding to local businesses affected by the pandemic. From January to April 2022, Elevate will support over 200 businesses in the Borough to navigate these...
New round of Additional Restriction Discretionary Grants
The Council has been allocated £6.5million to distribute by the end of June and we are running two schemes, a Hardship Fund and a Growth Fund, both of which are now open for applications. The deadline is 8 June or until all the money is allocated. All the info and how...
GLA & LEAP funding for community partnerships
You might already have seen that the Greater London Authority (GLA) and London Economic Action Partnership (LEAP) have launched ‘open calls’ for community/business partnerships to bid for funding and support. The closing date for the GLA open call is May 17th so we...
Business e-newsletters
Find out the latest business news from Waltham Forest Council’s newsletters
Kickstart scheme launched for businesses
Waltham Forest Council‘s Kickstart programme has launched. It will support businesses in the borough interested in participating with the Government’s scheme to support people aged 16-24 at risk of long-term unemployment, due to the economic downturn of Covid-19....
Digital Month – Business programme
Digital Month returns for the fifth year in Waltham Forest. This year the council has collated an exciting programme for businesses. The programme will have several webinars highlighting the digital resources available in Waltham Forest, the importance of having an...
Covid-19 business support
The situation with Covid-19 is changing by the day and we are aware that business owners in Waltham Forest are concerned for their employees, customers and businesses.
Waltham Forest Council are taking every step necessary to plan for what might come.
High Street Business Support
SaveTheHighStreet.org is working with Waltham Forest Council, high street businesses, market traders and local community champions across the borough to help high streets reopen successfully, recover quickly and build resilience from now until the end of October. Last...
Start-up in London Libraries
The London Borough of Waltham Forest has partnered with the British Library to bring you the Start-ups in London Libraries (SiLL) programme.
Workspaces, Studios and Desk spaces
Waltham Forest has a range of flexible working options across the borough.
In collaboration and with support from
