Do you want to grow your customer base and find out how to connect with larger organisations for more contract opportunities? The Source in Surrey roadshow will be visiting Reigate on 24 March at Reigate Manor. The fantastic Morgan Arnell from Reigate-based Crumbs Brewing will be the guest speaker, sharing his experience and insights.

The High Street Growth and Innovation Support programme is due to launch very soon. If you want to be first in the queue to learn more about how it will help your independent high street business to grow, innovate and navigate town‑centre challenges, register your interest.

Future-proof your business against the increasing threat of weather events, rising energy costs, and environmental impacts. Run by Surrey’s Sustainable Business Network, this free business resilience workshop will help you to create a plan to cut long-term costs, including energy bills.

Nearly 30 companies and entrepreneurs have benefitted from the second round of the Surrey Economic Growth Fund. Surrey County Council launched the Economic Growth Fund in April 2025 to support businesses to accelerate growth, boost innovation and create new employment opportunities. Congratulations to Reigate & Banstead businesses Lesh and Fit with Frank who were successful in Round Two!

[Pictured: Dorian Isaacson from Reigate-based Rhevia who was successful in Round One]

FEBRUARY

10th - London Gatwick Apprenticeship Fair (open from 1pm) - Gatwick STEM Centre (South Terminal).

More information available from: STEM@gatwickairport.com.

12th - The Marketing Lab: Build your digital growth engine (Online) Free Business Surrey workshop

18th - RH Networking (Bel4, Redhill, 19:00-21:30) Try your first RH Networking event for free

19th - Gateway to Innovation: Connecting Tech with Aviation & Transport (Crawley Innovation Centre, 16:00-18:00)

20th - Start-Up Overview - Kickstart your self-employment journey (Online) Free Business Surrey workshop

MARCH

5th - The Marketing Lab: Build, automate & accelerate (Online) Free Business Surrey workshop

18th - Save Money, Build Business Resilience (Reigate Town Hall) Free course for SMEs from the Sustainable Business Network

24th - Source in Surrey Roadshow (Reigate Manor, 08:30-10:00) Free event to introduce the Source in Surrey Initative

Applying for grants and funded business support programmes can take a bit of time but it's definitely worth considering as the process of applying often helps you to focus in on what's really important to you or where the gaps are in your business. The following list includes a selection of programmes:

The Gatwick Diamond’s business landscape is set for a transformative shift as two long‑standing organisations merge. On 1 January 2026, the Gatwick Diamond Initiative (GDI) formally integrated into Gatwick Diamond Business (gdb), creating, for the first time, a single body representing both the region’s business community and its inward investment ambitions.

If you're an SME manufacturer or maker based in Surrey, Made Smarter South East could help you cut costs and grow your business. Eligible businesses include those who make tangible products, including but not limited to: food & drink, products or parts used in other manufacturing, furniture, home furnishings, pottery, glass, clothes, leather goods, health products, pharma, and safety equipment.

Boost productivity, cut congestion, and relieve workplace parking pressure by applying for a Smarter Travel to Work grant from Active Surrey by 13th February 2026. The Smarter Travel to Work grant scheme supports employers to fulfil their travel plans and enable more staff to travel to work actively, on foot, by bicycle, and on public transport. Up to £5k is available for businesses. The deadline is 13 February.

Are you interested in a great opportunity to give back to your local community? A national mentoring programme is quietly transforming young lives and is looking for volunteers across Surrey, but in particular in Reigate, Redhill and Horley.

MCR Pathways is an award-winning youth mentoring charity, working to level the playing field so all young people can achieve their ambitions.

YMCA East Surrey is holding its 14^th annual Sleep Easy event in Memorial Park, Redhill on Friday 6 March, with access to Florries Cafe facilities for the evening.

Could you and your team trade your warm comfy beds for one night to sleep out in a cardboard box and sleeping bag? Or could your company sponsor a box for £100? 

Visit our Supporting Local Businesses web pages for the latest information on advice, funding and support.

Information about Reigate & Banstead Borough Council services can be found on our website.