Growth Hillingdon is a fully funded, tailored business support programme that assists businesses in the London Borough of Hillingdon with their growth. Please note the programme is no longer taking applications.
This programme is open and free to businesses in the London Borough of Hillingdon, and it aims to help both existing and new businesses.
This includes self-employed people, sole traders, business owners, managers, co-operatives and social enterprises who were not enrolled on the previous programme.
- Fully Funded Business Support to suit your growth needs.
- Build your own tailored plan with a combination of workshops, webinars, 1-2-1 mentoring and peer group sessions.
- Access to network of Industry experts and mentors.
- Join the Peer Network for your industry/sector.
- Invitation to Programme Alumni Networking events.
Wherever you are in your business journey, we have the right solutions to suit your needs and support your growth plans.
Key Information about the Programme
Who is it for?
You can join and benefit from the GROWTH Hillingdon programme if:
- You are Self Employed and a resident of the London Borough of Hillingdon
- You have a business registered in the Borough in any business sector, employing less than 250 people.
- Open to Chamber members and non-members.
- You must not have participated in the previous programme.
Business Support Areas
- Business Strategy
- Sales & Marketing
- Building your Brand
- Financial Fundamentals
- Efficiency & Productivity
- Employment Basics
- Employee Engagement
- Leadership Development
- and more…
How is the support is delivered?
- Masterclasses on key business topics
- 1-2-1 Mentoring support
- Peer learning network
- Alumni networking events
- Further support through partners, if needed
Access Alumni Networking Events
Hear What Previous Participants Have To Say
Testimonials
The support from mentors and the valuable insights gained from the webinars are incredibly beneficial for any business owner. It’s also a fantastic opportunity to network with other local entrepreneurs.
For anyone who is feeling that overwhelm of starting their own business, it is essential that they look to GROWTH Hillingdon to get guidance, so that they can have a clearer understanding of what they need to focus on.
I love the credibility, people are noticing for example, on social media, and in person, their response is based on my updates and their perception is that I am serious about my business.
No, it’s completely free! The programme is fully funded by the UKSPF fund and Hillingdon Council, so there’s no cost to you.
The programme is open to any business, charity, or self-employed individual based in or working within Hillingdon and with fewer than 250 employees. You must not have enrolled in the previous programme.
We’ll start with a quick diagnostic meeting to tailor the programme to your needs. After that, you’ll have 3 hours of mentoring, which you can split into one 3-hour session or three 1-hour sessions over a few weeks. We’ll work around your schedule.
Not at all! You can join as many workshops as you like and get involved as much as you want.
No way! Whether you’re launching a business, growing your team, planning your next step, or even preparing for an exit, we’ll match you with a mentor that fits your needs.
Support is available until 31st December 2025 or when the 90 enrolled businesses has been reached. Make sure to sign up before it’s too late!
Yes! We host quarterly Alumni Connect events where you can meet other participants, and there’s also a WhatsApp group to connect with like-minded business owners.
