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Partnership: Drive Impact with Portobello Business Centre
Our Story
Portobello Business Centre (PBC) is a non-profit social enterprise with over 30 years of experience helping people start and grow businesses across London. We are a trusted, established partner whose income is reinvested back into the community.
Our approach blends deep local knowledge - from supporting Portobello Market traders and those affected by the Grenfell tragedy - with commercial expertise that has helped scale businesses like Karen Millen, Charlie Bigham, and Innocent Drinks.
We know what it takes to build a successful business and a stronger community.
Our Mission: Inclusive Economic Growth
We believe everyone, regardless of their background, deserves the support to build a successful venture. Since 1994, PBC has worked to create economic opportunities in areas facing significant inequality. Today, our work strengthens the local economy in Kensington & Chelsea while supporting entrepreneurs and SMEs across the wider London and Southeast region.
How We Deliver Impact
As well as our paid for services, through our non-profit model, we provide essential, community-focused services tailored to different needs:
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Free 1-to-1 Business Advice for RBKC residents and businesses
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Workshops and Skills training for growth
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Student Entrepreneurship Support for 15–19-year-olds
Impact Highlights
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250+ K&C residents advised in the last 12 months, developing ideas and starting new ventures.
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Supporting dozens of SMEs, from retailers and restaurants to finance and automotive firms, with tailored, growth-focused consultancy.
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Launch of NextGen Elevate, our Student Entrepreneurship Programme, in Central London schools.
Why Partner With PBC?
Partnering with PBC means aligning your company with a trusted organisation and joining respected partners like The Royal Borough of Kensington & Chelsea Council, Hill Group, Morley College and Transport for London.
What’s in it for you?
Personalised Business Diagnosis
We’ll pinpoint where you are and how to level up.
1-2-1 Expert Support:
Learn how to master digital marketing, website hacks and more.
Webinars That Work:
Learn how to master digital marketing, website hacks and more.
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Build Your Network:
Meet fellow entrepreneurs at one of our exclusive events.
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Practical Tools:
Access templates, toolkits and everything you need to smash your online goals.
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Your Strategic Benefits
A partnership with PBC helps you:
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Meet CSR and ESG Goals: Drive social mobility and economic development for underserved communities.
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Enhance Brand Visibility: Positive brand association with a respected, high-impact social enterprise.
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Create Meaningful Engagement: Provide staff with valuable skills-based volunteering opportunities.
Ways To Partner
We build bespoke partnerships to meet our shared goals.
Your support can fund and power key initiatives, including:
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Student Entrepreneurship: Fund or provide expertise for the NextGen Elevate Programme.
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Workshops & Bespoke Support: Provide expertise or funding for practical training in areas like AI, digital marketing or business strategy.
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Skills-Based Volunteering: Engage your staff to mentor or deliver masterclasses.
Contact us today to discuss how we can support your corporate goals while strengthening our community.
Governance & Funding
Our funding comes from a mix of local authority contracts, corporate partnerships and fee-paying clients. Our Board of Trustees brings sector-specific expertise and is led by Executive Chair, Dr. Sheela Sharma.
Partnerships & Sponsors
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