BBE Events and Training
Current events
- Bexley Linkup – Connecting with businesses
- HubSpot – Support for Start Ups
- Refilling the Well – free wellbeing workshops
- Refilling the Well in association with The Proper Blokes Club
- Step Ahead - improve employability skills
- CNT Associates – Supporting SMEs
- Enterprise Nation - Business support, webinars, events and expert advice
- Small Business Britain – Supporting and celebrating small business success
- Grow Local London – Supporting SME’s in London
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.
- Bexley Linkup August Meeting - The Hangar Welling, 35 Bellegrove Rd, Welling, DA16 3PB on Wednesday 12 August at 6:00 pm. Booking details coming soon.
- Bexley Linkup September Meeting - The Rusty Bucket Pub, 3, Mill Row, Bexley DA5 1LA on Wednesday 9 September at 6.00pm. Booking details coming soon.
- Bexley Linkup October Meeting - Sporting Club Thamesmead, Bayliss Avenue, Thamesmead, SE28 8NJ on Wednesday 14 October at 6.00 pm. Booking details coming soon.
- Bexley Linkup November Meeting - Copper House Blackfen, 31, Wellington Parade, Blackfen Rd, Sidcup DA15 9NB on Wednesday 11 November at 6.00 pm. Booking details coming soon.
- Bexley Linkup Christmas Special - Royal Standard, 39 Nuxley Rd, Belvedere, DA17 5JN on Wednesday 9 December at 6.00 pm. Booking details coming soon.
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 2027
- 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 2027.
Call: 020 3045 3800
Email: contactBBE@bexley.gov.uk
*You must be able to complete the 30-hour work placement.
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 Tuesday, 15 September, at 10:00 am. This webinar will be delivered online.
HubSpot – Support for Start Ups
Scale Your Start-Up Without the Headcount! Join HubSpot for Startups and Connected for a free virtual workshop to learn how to identify growth gaps, automate systems, and build a lean GTM strategy. Taking place on Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 10:00 am.
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.
Funding & Support for Health & Wellbeing Projects
Enterprise Nation - Business support, webinars, events and expert advice
Enterprise Nation hosts a wide range of webinars, workshops and networking events designed to help entrepreneurs and small businesses learn, connect and grow. Browse their events calendar to find upcoming sessions and opportunities.
Small Business Britain – Supporting and celebrating small business success:
The Great British Pitch USA: Small Business Britain is giving UK firms an incredible opportunity to pitch directly to international buyers in the USA via livestream. On Tuesday 8 Sept | In-Person Central London. Sectors include: Food & Drink, Retail, & Consumer.
Apprenticeships for Small Businesses: What You Need to Know - Thinking about hiring an apprentice? Join Small Business Britian to discover how apprenticeships can drive growth in your team. Free online webinar. Taking place on Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 10:00 AM.
AI - from Curiosity to Competitive Advantage - AI isn't just for tech giants anymore. The real question is: Where can it save you time and help you grow? Join Small Business Britain on Thursday 23 July 2026 at 10:00 AM for this online webinar. Register free here:
Meet AI-my: Beyond ChatGPT, Beyond Prompts, Beyond Busy - What if you could hire a team member who loves admin, writing first drafts, and endless research Taking place on Thursday 30 July at 10:00 AM. Free online webinar.
Grow Local London – Supporting SME’s in London
Expand your network at the Queer Business Networking event with Grow London Local! Whether you're a startup founder, freelancer, or have a business idea brewing, connect with like-minded professionals in a supportive, friendly space. Taking place on Wednesday 5 August 2026 from 12pm–2pm at The London LGBTQ+ Community Centre, 60–62 Hopton St, London SE1 9JH.
Connect with entrepreneurs who understand the small business hustle at Grow London Local Lates! Taking place on Thursday 20 August 2026 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at The Sky Bar Eltham, 168 Eltham High St, London SE9 1BJ.