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Dreaming of launching your own business? Take the first step with our free programmes —packed with mentors, workshops and tools to bring your ideas to life!
UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMMES
PATHWAYS
PROGRAMME
BUSINESS BASICS WORKSHOP
CAREER CONNECT
IMPACT SINCE 2023
300+
young people supported
1000+
hours of coaching provided
200+
businesses
incubated
£25,000
business grants
given
90%
founders from
ethnic minority
ALUMNI STORIES
Shannon Fitzsimmons - O So Curly
From Passion to Profit: BLP Founder Shannon's Journey with O So Curly
Kuba Hetman –
Pinch Café
From Plant-Based Passion to Tooting's Favourite Cafe: Kuba's Pinch Cafe Journey
Troy Johnson - Sweet Dee’s Jerk
From Mum’s Kitchen to Selfridges: BLP Founder Troy’s Journey with Sweet Dee’s
Obed Yeboah - Shapeways
From Coaching to Changemaker: BLP Founder Obed’s Shapeways.io Story Summary
Shannon Fitzsimmons - O So Curly
From Passion to Profit: BLP Founder Shannon's Journey with O So Curly
Kuba Hetman –
Pinch Café
From Plant-Based Passion to Tooting's Favourite Cafe: Kuba's Pinch Cafe Journey
Troy Johnson - Sweet Dee’s Jerk
From Mum’s Kitchen to Selfridges: BLP Founder Troy’s Journey with Sweet Dee’s
Obed Yeboah - Shapeways
From Coaching to Changemaker: BLP Founder Obed’s Shapeways.io Story Summary
Shannon Fitzsimmons - O So Curly
From Passion to Profit: BLP Founder Shannon's Journey with O So Curly
Kuba Hetman –
Pinch Café
From Plant-Based Passion to Tooting's Favourite Cafe: Kuba's Pinch Cafe Journey
Troy Johnson - Sweet Dee’s Jerk
From Mum’s Kitchen to Selfridges: BLP Founder Troy’s Journey with Sweet Dee’s
Obed Yeboah - Shapeways
From Coaching to Changemaker: BLP Founder Obed’s Shapeways.io Story Summary
Shannon Fitzsimmons - O So Curly
From Passion to Profit: BLP Founder Shannon's Journey with O So Curly
Kuba Hetman –
Pinch Café
From Plant-Based Passion to Tooting's Favourite Cafe: Kuba's Pinch Cafe Journey
Troy Johnson - Sweet Dee’s Jerk
From Mum’s Kitchen to Selfridges: BLP Founder Troy’s Journey with Sweet Dee’s
Obed Yeboah - Shapeways
From Coaching to Changemaker: BLP Founder Obed’s Shapeways.io Story Summary
Shannon Fitzsimmons - O So Curly
From Passion to Profit: BLP Founder Shannon's Journey with O So Curly
Kuba Hetman –
Pinch Café
From Plant-Based Passion to Tooting's Favourite Cafe: Kuba's Pinch Cafe Journey
Troy Johnson - Sweet Dee’s Jerk
From Mum’s Kitchen to Selfridges: BLP Founder Troy’s Journey with Sweet Dee’s
Obed Yeboah - Shapeways
From Coaching to Changemaker: BLP Founder Obed’s Shapeways.io Story Summary
Shannon Fitzsimmons - O So Curly
From Passion to Profit: BLP Founder Shannon's Journey with O So Curly
Kuba Hetman –
Pinch Café
From Plant-Based Passion to Tooting's Favourite Cafe: Kuba's Pinch Cafe Journey
Troy Johnson - Sweet Dee’s Jerk
From Mum’s Kitchen to Selfridges: BLP Founder Troy’s Journey with Sweet Dee’s
Obed Yeboah - Shapeways
From Coaching to Changemaker: BLP Founder Obed’s Shapeways.io Story Summary
Shannon Fitzsimmons - O So Curly
From Passion to Profit: BLP Founder Shannon's Journey with O So Curly
Kuba Hetman –
Pinch Café
From Plant-Based Passion to Tooting's Favourite Cafe: Kuba's Pinch Cafe Journey
Troy Johnson - Sweet Dee’s Jerk
From Mum’s Kitchen to Selfridges: BLP Founder Troy’s Journey with Sweet Dee’s
Obed Yeboah - Shapeways
From Coaching to Changemaker: BLP Founder Obed’s Shapeways.io Story Summary
Shannon Fitzsimmons - O So Curly
From Passion to Profit: BLP Founder Shannon's Journey with O So Curly
Kuba Hetman –
Pinch Café
From Plant-Based Passion to Tooting's Favourite Cafe: Kuba's Pinch Cafe Journey
Troy Johnson - Sweet Dee’s Jerk
From Mum’s Kitchen to Selfridges: BLP Founder Troy’s Journey with Sweet Dee’s
Obed Yeboah - Shapeways
From Coaching to Changemaker: BLP Founder Obed’s Shapeways.io Story Summary
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Our Impact: Building Communities and Empowering Entrepreneurs
Every number in our report represents a story of resilience, opportunity, and change. Together, Business Launchpad (BLP) and Tooting Works (TW) have continued to champion young people and the wider community, proving that when businesses and charities come together, lasting impact is possible.
Meet Our Autumn Cohort: Incubator Plus 2025
We are thrilled to introduce the newest cohort of our incubator, each aspirant bringing a unique vision and unbridled passion to their businesses.
£6,000 to power your business journey with PATHWAYS, plus Funding, Coaching, and Community support
Whether you’re a founder ready to launch or a hustler still learning and exploring, here’s how you can make the most of it.
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