Workshops, networking events and ongoing opportunities
Upcoming opportunities
From Financial Pressure to Financial Clarity
Thursday 15 October 2026, 10:30am to 12pm
Royal Docks Centre for Sustainability, E16
Join RDCS Innovation Day featuring Gail De Souza, founder of Monitaiz.
This practical session will help you move beyond financial pressure, make clearer decisions and create the conditions for sustainable business growth. Learn how to identify the mindset and behaviours that may be holding your business back, recognise existing opportunities and resources, and make more confident decisions about money, finance and growth.
Register for the From Financial Pressure to Financial Clarity event
Driving Change 2026: Local Innovation, Global Impact
Partnerships for a Sustainable London
Friday 23 October 2026, 1pm to 5pm
London Living Room, City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, London E16 1ZE
Over the past two years, Driving Change has developed into a cross-sector platform that brings together leaders and changemakers from public life, business, academia, technology, social enterprise, charities, professional bodies and community organisations.
This year's event explores how local innovation, community action and cross-sector partnerships can create wider and more sustainable impact.
Through short TED-style talks, conversations and networking opportunities, the conference will showcase successful initiatives, connect people and organisations that might not otherwise meet, and encourage new partnerships, projects and practical action.
Further information is available on the Driving Change 2026 website: Driving Change 2026 | Local Innovation, Global Impact | London City Hall
Register for Driving Change 2026
Business Breakfast Meeting Sponsored and Hosted by Tate & Lyle Sugars
Wednesday 21 October 2026, 7:45am to 9:30am
Thames Refinery, Factory Road, Silvertown, London E16 2EW
Join Newham Chamber of Commerce and its partners for an opportunity to network, connect with like-minded businesses and explore support available through wider business networks.
Five Places to Find More Revenue in Your Business
Monday 12 October 2026, 12pm to 12:30pm
Free
Finding more customers is only one way to grow sales. In this practical 30-minute session, Paula Bolton will show you five places to look for growth in your business.
Learn how to identify and profile your most valuable customers, understand why they buy from you, spot new opportunities, and explore how past customers, upsells, entry-level offers, repeat revenue, referrals and strategic partnerships can create additional routes to growth.
Help to Grow: Management Course at UAL
The Help to Grow: Management Course is a 12-week programme that is 90% funded by the UK Government. Eligible participants pay just £750 for a programme valued at £7,500.
Participants will benefit from:
- 12 expert-led modules covering leadership, strategy, innovation, marketing, finance, digital transformation and operational efficiency
- 10 hours of personalised one-to-one mentoring
- 8 peer learning sessions with fellow business leaders
- a bespoke Growth Action Plan tailored to their business
Whether you are looking to improve productivity, strengthen leadership capability, explore new markets or plan for future growth, this programme offers practical strategies that can be applied immediately.
The next cohort starts on Wednesday 4 November 2026.
Learn more about the Help to Grow course at London College of Fashion
Inviting Local Suppliers and Subcontractors
We are seeking expressions of interest from Newham-based suppliers and subcontractors who may be interested in working with local developers on a range of projects.
As developments progress through different stages, a variety of subcontractor packages become available as part of the tendering process.
We are particularly keen to hear from businesses that have:
- relevant skills and experience
- sufficient capacity to deliver work
- appropriate insurance cover
- the required compliance standards
Please note that registering your interest does not guarantee work or inclusion in future tender opportunities.
