We have been appointed by Local London to help economically inactive residents move into self employment and entrepreneurship through its Trailblazers Business Start Up Programme.

Following a competitive tender process, Gateley Global was selected to provide tailored business start up support across five boroughs in east and south east London: Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich, Havering and Redbridge. Residents in these areas can now access expert guidance to develop their ideas, build confidence and take their first steps towards launching a business.

Rebecca Bekkenutte, Managing Director of Gateley Global, said: “We are delighted to open our doors to help people in east and south east London explore their dreams of working for themselves. Many people who are not currently in work are highly entrepreneurial, and through Trailblazers we can give them the opportunity and support to realise their business ambitions. Taking those first steps needn’t be daunting – we’re here to help and look forward to working with everyone who joins the programme.”

It’s a pleasure to announce that Gateley Global are now working with some of our boroughs to help people set up their own businesses. This Trailblazer programme is exciting because it allows our boroughs to explore innovative ways to remove barriers to work, including childcare contributions, business start up support, job guidance and training. Take up has exceeded expectations, and with Gateley Global now in post, we can help even more people become financially independent.
Forogh Rahmani, Director, Local London

The Local London Trailblazers Business Start Up Programme, which is part of the wider Local London Economic Inactivity Trailblazers programme, offers one-to-one business planning support, training in financial management, marketing and AI tools, as well as grants of up to £5,000 to help with start up costs.

The programme is fully funded and free to take part in.

Find out more and apply online here.