BBE Events and Training
Current events
- Bexley Linkup – Connecting with businesses
- Grow London Local – Supporting SME’s in London
- Re-London – Free advice regarding waste for SME’s in hospitality
- Peabody – Free Business Forums and Workshops
- Refilling the Well – free wellbeing workshops
- Refilling the Well in association with The Proper Blokes Club
- Step Ahead - improve employability skills
- Small Business Britain – Supporting and celebrating small business success
- South East London Chamber of Commerce – free SME business events
- Local London – Sub-regional partnership driving economic growth
- CNT Associates – Supporting SMEs
Bexley Linkup – Connecting with businesses
These are free networking events, open to all Bexley-based businesses, a perfect opportunity to grow your network, share ideas, and celebrate local success.
The July meeting (second birthday) is at the Royal Standard, 39 Nuxley Road, Belvedere, DA17 5JN, taking place on Wednesday 8 July from 6pm to 8pm. Book your place.
South East London Chamber of Commerce
Business networking in Bexleyheath
Our partner, South East London Chamber of Commerce, is hosting an evening of networking at the Kings Arms. Meet new suppliers and clients in a relaxed setting. Taking place on Wednesday 24 June from 6 pm to 8 pm, Free for members/non-members.
Refilling the Well – free wellbeing workshops
Refilling the Well workshops are designed to equip people with the skills, insights and understanding they need to manage their health and wellbeing.
What the workshop includes:
- enhanced wellbeing
- increased self- confidence
- raised motivation
- increased social contacts
- manage health and wellbeing to progress into employment
The focus is to make people feel included and successful in establishing new habits and developing life-long wellbeing practice."
Workshop details:
June 2025 to March 2026
- Duration: 11 weeks
- Schedule: 4 hours per week
- Dates: Courses are due to start on a variety of dates between June 2025 and March 2026
- Time: 10am to 2pm (with light lunch included)
Eligibility criteria:
Attendees must be unemployed and living in the borough of Bexley.
Location:
Ground floor of the Civic offices.
Contact Information:
- email: contactBBE@bexley.gov.uk
- phone: 02030453800
Don’t miss this opportunity to improve your health and wellbeing.
Refilling the Well in association with The Proper Blokes Club
Free wellbeing workshops and walks to help men talk
This course offers wellbeing workshops teaching you new habits to look after your physical and mental health as well as group walks with the Proper Blokes Club. Just ordinary blokes going for a walk, sharing banter, and helping each other deal with life’s pressures. Don’t suffer in silence. Join us today and let’s get walking and talking.
What the course includes:
- enhanced wellbeing
- increased self confidence
- raised motivation
- increase social contacts
- manage health and wellbeing to progress into employment
- access to work experience placements
- mental health walks with the "Proper blokes club"
11 week programme, 4 hours a week
Course details
- time: 10am to 2pm (with a light lunch included)
- email: contactBBE@bexley.gov.uk
- phone: 020 3045 3800
- location: 2 Watling Street, DA6 7AT
- start date: The course is starting with a walking session/coffee morning on 16 September
Eligibility
Attendees must be unemployed and living in the borough of Bexley.
Step ahead
Looking to boost your skills and get into work? Join our Step Ahead employment and we will help you achieve:
- Level 1 Business Administration and Retail
- the course is 2 days a week (Wednesday and Thursday) for 6 weeks 9.30am to 1pm
- portfolio based/ no exams
Topics covered:
- letter and report writing
- sending and compiling business emails
- designing leaflets and posters
- using equipment
- Health and Safety at Work/Company legislations
- general administrative duties
- customer service skills
- administrative Planning Aids
What else?
- you will also be given the opportunity of gaining a recognised IT qualification too!
- you will be supported by an experienced Employment Advisor who will help you to update your CV and apply for jobs
- you will be introduced to our Employer Engagement
team who are working with local employers to fill
their vacancies - you will be supported to take part in a 30 hour work experience placement with a local employer *
- you will have access to some financial support to help you start work, e.g. travel and clothing assistance
- you will receive in-work support once you start work
Courses start 18 June 2025 with further courses and employment support available up to March 2026.
Call: 020 3045 3800
Email: contactBBE@bexley.gov.uk
*You must be able to complete the 30-hour work placement.
Small Business Britain – Supporting and celebrating small business success
Female Founder Fundamentals programme
Join Small Business Britain & Starling Bank for the free 6-week Female Founder Fundamentals programme. Get expert advice on branding, finance, AI, and growth. Every Tuesdays at 10am starting on Tuesday 2 June until Tuesday 7 July
The Great British Pitch
Small Business Britain is offering food & drink, retail and consumer product businesses the chance to explore international markets through The Great British Pitch – India. Selected businesses may pitch to buyers in India at an in-person event in central London on Tuesday 16 June 2026, with support available to help prepare and access export experts on the day. The event also includes networking and the option to present via livestream.
Staying Safe & Sound: Cyber for Small Business
Cyber threats are a daily reality for small firms. Small Business Britain & BT are hosting a free 4-week webinar series this June to help you stay safe. Learn to spot threats, protect data, and build resilience. Join Small Business Britain every Thursday in June at 10am:
- Module 1: 4 June 2026
- Module 2: 11 June 2026
- Module 3: 18 June 2026
- Module 4: 25 June 2026
Small Business Britain
Small Business Britain, Xero, and ARU Peterborough are hosting Small & Mighty Live! on Thursday, 25 June (10 am to 4 pm) at the Crafts Council, London, N1 9BY. This fully free business growth day features expert workshops on Strategy, Marketing, SEO, and PR, plus mentoring and networking. Spaces are limited and require confirmation.
Small Business Britain & Lloyds Bank Academy are hosting two free finance webinars on Wednesday, 17 June 2026 from (11am to 12pm). This session covers "Pricing for Profit" with expert Catherine Erdly, sharing how to price confidently, communicate value, and avoid common mistakes.
Small Business Britain & BT are hosting a free webinar
If the Worst Happens, on Thursday, 25 June at 10 AM. Learn how to respond effectively in the first 24 hours of a cyber incident, who to contact, how to update customers, and understand GDPR compliance.
Small Business Britain & BT are hosting a free webinar
Module 3: Security Starts with You, on Thursday, 18 June at 10 AM. Learn practical ways to protect your small business by helping staff spot common scams, phishing emails, and reduce risks from human error.
London Business Partnerships – Free business workshops
Understanding Leases, Business Rates, and Rates Reliefs - The London Business Partnership offers a free Property Advice Service where you can receive expert guidance on everything from lease negotiations to business rates and relief schemes. Join their upcoming free webinar to get your commercial property questions answered live by expert advisors. Taking place on Thursday 7 July from 10 am to 12 pm. This webinar will be delivered online.
Grow London Local
Grow London Local is hosting a free webinar
How to find grants & write strong applications on Wednesday, 17 June (12 pm to 12:30 pm). Learn how to assess your project for "grant readiness", find reputable funding sources, and avoid common application mistakes with expert Yevgeniya Yeomans.
Grow London Local is hosting a free event, Small Business Series
Meet the Founder, on Monday, 22 June (11:45am to 2pm) at London & Partners, SE1. Connect with female entrepreneurs and hear from panel speakers Tracey Butcher, Soni Panda, and Martha Keith on budget marketing, branding, and growth. Light refreshments provided. Note: Original photo ID is required for entry.
Peabody – Free Business Forums and Workshops
Peabody and Allia Impact are hosting a free, hands-on workshop
AI for Smarter Business Growth on Monday, 15 June (10 am to 12:30 pm) at 45 Westminster Bridge Rd, London. Learn to build practical AI models to scale operations beyond basic content creation. Bring a laptop!
Peabody is hosting a free Youth Takeover
Future Careers Event on Monday, 7 July (4:30 pm to 7.00 pm) at Parkside Community Centre, SE10. For young people aged 14 to 35 years and living, studying, or working in SE London? Drop in to explore local jobs, training, and work experience. Free snacks provided!
Thamesmead Business Connect
Join Peabody for Thamesmead Business Connect a free evening to grow your network and get practical growth advice from local experts and fellow founders. Taking place on Monday 13 July from 6pm to 8:30pm, at Sports Club Thamesmead, SE28 8NJ.
Re-London – Free advice regarding waste for SME’s in hospitality
ReLondon and Made Smarter are hosting a Sustainable Manufacturing Showcase on Wednesday, 24 June (10 am to 12:30 pm) to help businesses cut material costs, reduce waste, and strengthen supply chains. Attendees can also learn about upcoming digital transformation grants and consultancy support opening later this year. Spaces are limited and registration requires host approval.
Local London – Sub-regional partnership driving economic growth
Free neuro-inclusive workplace training by Local London starts 19 June 2026.
This 6-part programme is designed for employers, leaders, and HR professionals to embed practical, sustainable inclusion into daily operations.
Monthly Friday sessions include:
19 Jun: Inclusive Foundations
17 Jul: Reasonable Adjustments
21 Aug: Neurodiversity in Employment
18 Sep: Affirming Coaching
16 Oct: Employee Relations
20 Nov: Disability Confident (Full Day)
CNT Associates – Supporting SMEs
Public Sector Procurement for Beginners
A practical session that breaks down the procurement process and cuts through the jargon. This workshop will provide a clear overview of how to apply and bid for contracts with local authorities, regional and national government, and other public bodies including the NHS and Transport for London. Taking place on Tuesday, 11 August 2026 from 11am to 12pm. This webinar will be delivered online via Zoom.