We want to enable our residents to achieve financial security and this can be accomplished through advice, guidance and through access to quality employment so they can progress in their careers and make real choices about work. To support this, we're excited to announce that Our Newham Work will be hosting a jobs fair - this is a great opportunity for organisations to connect with top local talent.
Want to exhibit?
Please fill out our Expression of Interest form if you'd like to exhibit on the day:
Please feel free to share information about the Our Newham Work Jobs Fair 2024 with anybody you know who might be searching for work or considering a career change.
Taste The Unity
The Council is looking for a food vendor to sell halal food for our closing Islamophobia Awareness Month event.
Join SHAAM Nasheed, a group that came together in late 1997 seeking to present and re-interpret traditional Islamic songs known as nasheeds.
You will be required to provide halal snacks throughout the event on Saturday 30 November – 6:30-9:30pm – Old Town Hall, Stratford.
Please fill out our Expression of Interest form by Friday 18 October, to be considered for this opportunity.
Tate & Lyle's Local Fund, a partnership between Tate & Lyle Sugars and the Council, is set to return with a £50,000 grant pot, aiming to support projects fostering safe, prosperous, and healthy local communities in Newham.
An in-person Grant Surgery session with the funders will take place on Monday 14 October at Startford Library designed to offer support to not-for-profit organisations seeking funding.
Our Newham Business & Enterprise, in collaboration with Cognizant and University College London (UCL), is bringing together an industry expert to support individuals looking to start their winning online business.
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The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), stands out for the support it provides its members with, including extensive tax protection, business legal protection insurance, employment law guidance, health and safety advice, and financial support. All of this is included as part of your two-year preferential membership package.
The Newham Business Awards 2024, now in its eighth year, is set to take place on Thursday 5 December. The event celebrates our thriving SMEs along with the exceptional organisations making a positive impact here in Newham. Similar to the last couple of years, the overall winner will be awarded the John James Business of the Year Award and £1,000 cash prize.
To enter, businesses are encouraged to apply for any of the 12 award categories applicable to their company.
Position your business to win contracts, create winning bids and learn about the numerous business opportunities available to supply Newham Council and beyond with this in-person workshop offered by Newable's.
Professional bid writer Carol Hustler, will provide you the know-how and perspective you need to produce responses that not only match but go beyond buyer expectations.
The Council and Newham Health Collaborative are offering Free Workplace Health Checks to improve the health and wellbeing of your team. These screenings aim to reduce cardiovascular disease risk and delay its onset. The checks, lasting 10-15 minutes, are available until March 2025, supporting healthy employees, reducing sick days, and fostering a sense of value.
To learn more about how you can invest in your team's wellbeing, please click below for more information:
Join us for a crucial conversation prior to the budget to explore the specific support that businesses require from the government in terms of business rates relief.
Gerald Evespeaker Steve Hile will be joining us. Steve has worked in general valuation throughout the UK for over 25 years. In this webinar, he will address the following topics: general information about business rates and how to apply for relief if ongoing construction or roadworks affect your business.
The Street Food Business Expo returns to ExCeL later this month, featuring over 100 exhibitors and seminars from industry experts. The event offers updates on the sector, including catering vans, contactless payment systems, packaging solutions, and gas providers.
Attendees can learn from leading street food establishments and as its FREE, it's perfect for anyone looking to start or grow their street food business.
Small Business Britain and Lloyds Bank Academy are hosting a workshop with retail expert Catherine Erdly, founder of The Resilient Retail Club. The session will cover Christmas sales lessons, setting sales goals, promotional strategies, Black Friday tactics, and for an extra helping hand, everyone who attends will be able to access free 1-1 mentoring.
