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Join the Lunch Club’s Mission

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The Lunch Club is a brand-new charity that will soon be serving freshly prepared lunches to vulnerable people in the Streatham area. They are looking to partner up with Streatham businesses who can support them with donations of food waste. They are also looking for local sponsors and your contributions can play a pivotal role in helping improve the lives of vulnerable individuals in our community.
Founded by Richard Pike, who has lived in Streatham for the past 28 years, they are on a mission to address food insecurity among our local residents who are struggling to feed themselves and their families. As well as serving up hot nutritious meals from their central Streatham location they’ll be providing a safe, caring and welcoming environment where people can socialise and form new friendships, helping to alleviate loneliness and social isolation. For more info, visit www.thelunchclub.org.uk

Zac & Co salon revolutionising sustainability in the hair industry

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As a business-led organisation, we believe in celebrating the success stories of local businesses that go above and beyond.

We recently wrote an article in The South Londoner to highlight the work local salon, Zac & Co has made towards creating a greener and more environmentally conscious community. Here, BID Operations Lead, Angus Goldsmith talks to Zac Challenger about his motivation for making Streatham more sustainable.

Read the editorial

Zac & Co also donated the educational ‘Snakes and Ladders’ game to InStreatham, designed to raise awareness about environmentally beneficial actions and common unsustainable practices related to personal water and energy consumption.

We are dedicated to promoting our members and highlighting their work in the communtiy. All our members can benefit from the opportunity to feature in editorials or advertise their services/products. We partner with a range of media outlets and can tailor your promotion to the most appropriate platform.

If you’re a levy-paying business interested in being featured, let us know and we will explore ways to showcase your efforts to a wider audience.

Wrapping up in flavors: Highlights from the 2023 Streatham Food Festival!

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Another brilliant Streatham Food Festival has concluded! Visitors had the opportunity to indulge in a variety of culinary delights, from traditional dishes to international flavors.

Thank you to all of our venues who took part. It goes without saying that we couldn’t do this without you and it’s a joy that this festival introduces so many new people to the many and varied hospitality venues on our High Road.

Thanks to our sponsors InStreatham, Foodhutz and Anthony Gold Solicitors. Thanks also to Heart Streatham Magazine for publishing our food map as ever.

Catch up on all the activities on the @StreathamFood social media pages on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Wrapping up in Flavors: Highlights from the 2023 Streatham Food Festival!

American Express Launches Grant Programme for London’s Small Restaurants

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Who Can Apply: London-based small food businesses including restaurants, cafes, bars and pubs that are not part of a franchise with more than 5 locations and with annual revenues below £1 million

When to Apply: From 1st June to 7th July 2023

Grant Amount: £11,500 for a maximum 6 businesses

Additional Information: To download FAQs click here. To download the Terms and Conditions click here.

Where to Apply: Here

 

From the 1st June, independent restaurant owners across London can apply for a share of almost £70,000 to help grow their business through an American Express-supported grant programme, run by the International Downtown Association (IDA) Foundation in partnership with ATCM.

The programme aims to highlight the important role independent restaurants play in their communities and provide them with valuable support to succeed.

Six eligible restaurants of community significance will receive £11,500 each to help them make critical improvements that boost their business, such as enhancing digital capabilities, revitalising their dining spaces and kitchens, or making other physical improvements.

London restaurant owners can learn more about the programme, eligibility and apply for a grant here. The deadline for applications is the 7th July 2023.

The grant programme comes at a time when hospitality operators are facing a challenging market and rising costs across all areas of their business. However, new research from American Express shows that diners continue to be supportive of small restaurants.

The study of 2,000 consumers found that almost three-quarters (73%) believe it’s important to spend with small restaurants as a way of supporting local high streets; with the same proportion (73%) saying these venues are vital to maintaining a vibrant and diverse local community.

Following a positive dining experience, 8 in 10 (79%) say they would recommend a small restaurant to friends and family and two-thirds (67%) would visit more often.

David Downey, Executive Director, IDA Foundation, said: “As we launch the Backing International Small Restaurants programme for the second year, we recognise the vital role that small, independent restaurants play in our communities. This programme is a demonstration of our commitment to supporting these businesses and helping them thrive and succeed in the wake of ongoing economic challenges worldwide. It is an honour to implement this innovative work with the generous support of American Express and partnership of the ATCM.”

Ojay McDonald, ATCM Chief Executive, said: “London is home to one of the world’s best hospitality scenes. This scheme from American Express provides a golden opportunity for innovation from those business owners with great ideas on how to evolve but who lack the capital to be able to invest. This programme can help turn the potential that exists with our small food businesses and convert that into reality as part of a global movement for innovation.

We are delighted to support this.”

Dan Edelman, General Manager, UK Merchant Services at American Express, added: “We are proud of our record of championing small businesses and the important contribution they make to their local communities. Hospitality businesses continue to face challenging times so we hope this grant funding will offer a welcome boost.”

 

Backing International Small Restaurants is part of American Express’ ‘Backing Small’ strategy, which supports small business owners and entrepreneurs across the world, and includes grant programmes, mentoring support, and technical assistance.

The programme compliments American Express’ Shop Small campaign, a global movement to spotlight and support small, independent businesses, along with its support of Small Business Saturday, of which American Express remains founder and the Principal Supporter in the UK.

Owners of restaurants and other hospitality venues in London with a foodservice offer can apply online until the 7th July 2023. Applicants will need to explain how they will use the grant to drive their business forward. Recipients will be announced and awarded the funding later this summer.

2022 grant recipient Valcie McIntosh, owner of Papas Café in Brixton Park, south London, explains the impact of the funding: “The grant gave us the opportunity to update and purchase much-needed items for the cafe.

Our customers have paid us lovely compliments on the new and improved interior and the equipment has brightened up the outside space, making a huge difference to the local community.”

Applications for Small Business Saturday’s NOW OPEN!

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Opportunity for small businesses in Streatham to get national recognition!

Small Business Saturday will return on 2nd December for its eleventh year in the UK!

Does your small business deserve its day in the spotlight?

The iconic Small Business Saturday campaign, which supports small businesses across the UK and encourages people to shop small, is gearing up for its return this winter!

It will soon open applications for its SmallBiz100 – a line-up of 100 of the UK’s most inspiring small businesses from across the UK that will be spotlighted as part of this year’s campaign.

If you run a fantastic small business and would like to apply to be part of this years’ SmallBiz100, click here: https://smallbusinesssaturdayuk.com/small-biz-100

For the last decade, the SmallBiz100 have not only received exposure on Small Business Saturday’s social media channels and in the local and national press, but also joined the Small Business Saturday team in London at receptions in Downing Street and the House of Lords.

Plastic Free Streatham – Give a Glass Campaign

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Join us in supporting Plastic Free Streatham latest campaign and make a difference today!

 

Join us in saying NO to single use cups and GIVE A GLASS or a DISCOUNT to all customers bringing their own reusable cup!

 

Plastic pollution is a major environmental issue, harming us, our ecosystems and wildlife. Before Covid many businesses  on the High Road had been awarded a plastic free certificate, but since Covid we have witnessed a huge increase of disposable plastic single use cups, especially during the summer, with frappes, smoothies, milkshakes, etc… We need your support in reducing waste and promoting sustainability in our community.

So let’s do what we can to reduce our plastic waste footprint.

 

The Plastic Free Streatham team is asking you to provide glasses to customers who choose to drink their summer beverages in your shop rather than using disposable cups. This simple change can make a big difference in reducing  the amount of waste generated by your business.

Additionally, we encourage you to offer a discount to customers who bring their own reusable cups and display it visibly, to incentivise customers to make more sustainable choices.

 

We understand that making these changes may require some adjustments to your business practices, but we hope that you will consider our request and take action to promote sustainability in our community.

 

 

 

Any questions or want to get involved, please message us on FB or twitter.

Plastic Free Streatham (@EcoStreatham) / Twitter

Plastic Free Streatham | Facebook

Together we can make a difference and protect our environment.

*Plastic Free Streatham is a residents group that aims to create a more sustainable and plastic free future for Streatham.