Support Programmes

There are a range of start-up support programmes provided by various partners across London. Please see an overview of the programmes below as well as website details for how to access further information.

• The Trampery Tottenham
• Enterprise for London
• Bright Ideas Trust
• Prince’s Trust Enterprise Programme
• Capital Enterprise

The Trampery Tottenham

The Trampery Tottenham (formerly 639 Centre) is a focal point for entrepreneurship and creativity in Tottenham, in association with the Mayor of London and the London Youth Support Trust. It provides 30,000 square feet of workspace and facilities, including 44 studios and 20 desks in open-plan co-working space in Tottenham.

For more information, please visit The Trampery Tottenham website (external link).

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Enterprise for London

Enterprise for London (EFL) is an enterprise organisation supporting local businesses to start and grow. Having recently secured Government Regional Growth Fund money, EFL deliver a local start-up support programme to help new businesses launch and grow.

Support includes one to one advice, business skills training, mentoring and business planning. In addition they can help business raise funding of up £25,000 through the Start Up Loans Company.

Visit the Enterprise for London website (external link)

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Bright Ideas Trust

A comprehensive package of business support for 16-30 year olds not currently in Employment, Education or Training (NEET) as well as other disadvantaged groups, who are looking to start a business. The Bright Ideas Trust was established in 2007 by Tim Campbell, the first winner of The Apprentice.

Available assistance includes business support, finance, mentoring and networking events.

Visit the Bright Ideas Trust website (external link)

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Prince’s Trust Enterprise Programme

The Prince’s Trust provide a programme of support and funding for those aged between 18-30 and unemployed or working fewer than 16 hours a week. Applicants will receive support with business planning and if successful, also receive support and expertise from an experienced mentor for up to two years.

Visit the Prince's Trust Enterprise Programme (external link)

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Capital Enterprise

Capital Enterprise is a membership body for providers of enterprise support services in London. Its members provide a wide range of services including advice, training and mentoring to pre-start and trading entrepreneurs across London.

Visit the Capital Enterprise website (external link)

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