Aylesbury Powered Up is a 12-month programme designed to support and elevate local entrepreneurs from the Aylesbury Estate and neighbouring SE17 areas of Southwark.
We provide targeted and customised business incubation support services including business training and surgeries, access to market pitch and networking events, to help local community members build sustainable business models that can focus on creating a positive social impact.
What We Offer
Our programme offers a unique blend of group and one-on-one services tailored to meet the diverse needs of our participants. Here’s what you can expect:
• Training: 8 training sessions for 20 Aylesbury residents, tailored to enhance business knowledge and skills.
• Access to our Makers’ Market events: 7 traders will be given access to trade at ourmonthly market events for 12 months, from December 2024 to November 2025.
• Networking: Access to our quarterly networking events and peer support opportunities to foster collaboration among local entrepreneurs.
• 1:1 Business Surgery: All participants will be given access to our weekly 1:1 business surgery where they can discuss more with a business coach. They can attend these alone or with their co-founder(s).
Open Days
We are running a series of Open Days where you can come along and find out more about the UKSPF Startup Programme. Each open day runs for 2 hours and you can turn up anytime between or come before hand and stay throughout.
Wednesday 26th June
10am-12pm
Oxford House,
Derbyshire Street,
Bethnal Green,
London E2 6HG
Why Choose Us?
By joining our programme, you’ll gain access to tailored support provisions aimed at helping you develop strong and sustainable structures for your venture.
Our programmes primarily targets individuals from underrepresented, underserved, and minoritised communities. This includes but is not limited to:
• Individuals from low-income households
• People from BAME backgrounds
• Migrant and refugee communities
• Young people and young adults
• Older people (60+)
• Women
• People living with disabilities or neurodiversity
