Free programmes supporting business leaders

We’re excited to introduce our latest support for local entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.

Discover two free programmes designed to nurture creativity and support long-term success: Re:Create, tailored for creative businesses, and Zenith, supporting freelancers, solopreneurs, and micro to medium-sized enterprises.

Re:Create Launch and Learn Event

Re:Create is returning to the borough! Are you looking to grow your creative business, build your confidence in running it, and connect with other local creatives?

Come along to this free panel event to hear previous Re:Create participants share their experiences. Get a taster of the training provided on the programme with an interactive session on Perfecting Your Pitch, led by creative industry expert and Re:Create business mentor, James West. You’ll also meet some of our amazing Re:Create business mentors and have the opportunity to ask any questions.

• Date: Tuesday 24 June 2025
• Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
• Location: The Half Moon, 93 Lower Richmond Road, Putney, London, SW15 1EU

Sign up for the Re:Create Launch and Learn Event

We deliver the Re:Create programme in partnership with Creative United, providing free, tailored business support for artists, makers, and creative entrepreneurs who have been trading for at least 12 months. Participants gain access to one-to-one mentoring, an on-demand E-learning toolkit, and a growing network of over 200 creative businesses across London. Find out more about Re:Create.

Zenith Enterprise Programme

This year, we are proud to extend our transformative Zenith Enterprise Programme through to March 2026, continuing to empower entrepreneurs across the borough. Delivered in partnership with CPG Executive Consulting Ltd, the programme is open to all local residents and businesses who did not participate in the initial rollout.

The free programme is designed to support freelancers, solopreneurs, and micro to medium-sized enterprises at all stages—from early ideas to established operations. Zenith has proven to be a vital business resource and has made a huge impact.

Over the past year Zenith has:

• Supported 120 businesses
• Empowered 159 entrepreneurs
• Saved 20 jobs and created 35 new ones
• Delivered 201 one-to-one sessions and 14 live events

Whether you’re just starting out, planning your next stage of growth, or looking to sharpen your AI skills, the Zenith Enterprise Programme offers a free, practical pathway to success.

Enrol for Zenith