Business Newsletter - Reigate & Banstead April 2026 Business e-Bulletin

Business Newsletter - Reigate & Banstead April 2026 Business e-Bulletin https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/ en-us 01 Apr 2026 08:46:07 BST 01 Apr 2026 08:46:07 BST https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/rss.xml Newsweaver economicprosperity@reigate-banstead.gov.uk (Reigate & Banstead Borough Council) support@newsweaver.ie (Newsweaver) 60 true Facing the Dragons https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1q8z2zn6tae?lang=en&rss=true The Economic Prosperity Team recently wrapped up its 2026 Entrepreneur Academy with a thrilling Dragons’ Den finale! Delivered in partnership with East Surrey College, this 6-month business start-up programme supported 14 budding business owners, helping them to refine their ideas and learn the ropes of starting a successful venture. Huge congratulations go to our overall Academy winner, Kind Teas [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/befle4u2rwj/external?lang=en ] as well as our two highly commended runners‑up - Under the Arch [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/13ycbeinghw/external?lang=en ] and Nicki Day Creative. Thank you to Entrepreneur Academy 'student' Emma Sears (Reel Feel Productions) for making this fantastic video about the programme [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1qnd28jhjxm/external?lang=en ]! 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT efa8b05a6f0e8c20750b576c51e85580 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250819-092203 Entrepreneur Academy winner announced The Economic Prosperity Team recently wrapped up its 2026 Entrepreneur Academy with a thrilling Dragons’ Den finale! Delivered in partnership with East Surrey College, this 6-month business start-up programme supported 14 budding business owners,  helping them to refine their ideas and learn the ropes of starting a successful venture.   Huge congratulations go to our overall Academy winner, <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/befle4u2rwj/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kind Teas</a> as well as our two highly commended runners‑up - <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/13ycbeinghw/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Under the Arch</a> and Nicki Day Creative.   Thank you to Entrepreneur Academy 'student' Emma Sears (Reel Feel Productions) for making this <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1qnd28jhjxm/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fantastic video about the programme</a>! A group of people standing together in a formal room with stained‑glass windows and decorative architectural details, posing for a graduation-style photo. Beneath the image is the text ‘Reigate & Banstead Entrepreneur Academy 2026’ with a ribbon graphic that reads ‘Congratulations.’ Logos for R&B Business and Reigate & Banstead Borough Council appear at the bottom. https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/5a/ddcd79ec9c14b36344ad1e.jpg Introducing Banstead Business Group https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/12uqsgtrd38?lang=en&rss=true A warm welcome to the new Banstead Business Group, set up to serve Banstead and the surrounding villages. The Group will provide an informal monthly networking meeting over a coffee to build relationships and support the local community. 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 34ed3e97dccf9bab807b4ca0cba0d347 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250819-092203 A warm welcome to the new Banstead Business Group, set up to serve Banstead and the surrounding villages.  The Group will provide an informal monthly networking meeting over a coffee to build relationships and support the local community. Members will be connected through a WhatsApp group to share meet-ups and keep conversations going between coffees. If you’re a local business owner and would like to join this free network, email <a href="mailto:charlie.a.brown@sjpp.co.uk" rel="noreferrer noopener">Charlie Brown</a> from Browns Wealth Management (Subject: Banstead Business Group). Logo for the Banstead Business Group featuring the words ‘Banstead Business Group’ in green and gold text, centered on a white background with a dark green border. https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/67/92c3ce76afb1cddf0d37cb.jpg Events round up https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1gz5kl2zctt?lang=en&rss=true APRIL 14th - Redhill Micropreneurs [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1cotjz1cjt3/external?lang=en ] (Bel4, Redhill, 09:00-17:00) Free Co-Working Day 14th - Health & Wellbeing networking [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/17qw1skw60g/external?lang=en ] (The Market Stores, Reigate, 19:00-21:00) 15th - RH Networking [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1a42p9i3e1s/external?lang=en ] (Bel4, Redhill, 19:00-21:30) Try your first RH Networking event for free 21st - Discover more about the Surrey Venture Studio [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/yex38kxkb7t/external?lang=en ] (online, 12:00-13:00) Surrey High Street Growth & Innovation Support Programme (free online sessions): 14th - Attracting More Customers & Encouraging Them to Spend More [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/jvafg41q824/external?lang=en ] (10:00-11:00) 14th - Making Better Use of Promotions & Social Media to Drive Sales & Growth [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/uo7z90427kj/external?lang=en ] (14:00-15:00) MAY 11th - Health & Wellbeing networking [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/17qw1skw60g/external?lang=en ] (The Market Stores, Reigate, 19:00-21:00) 21st - RH N [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/rsqil88dpn4/external?lang=en ]etworking [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/rsqil88dpn4/external?lang=en ] (Bel4, Redhill, 19:00-21:30) Try your first RH Networking event for free 28th - FSB Connect Reigate & Banstead [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/116ck04vedq/external?lang=en ] (Town Hall, Reigate 08.00-10.00) JUNE 3rd - Source in Surrey Free Sales Training Workshop [ sourceinsurrey@surrey-chambers.co.uk ] (Reigate Town Hall, 08:45-13:00) 10th - Health & Wellbeing networking [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/17qw1skw60g/external?lang=en ] (The Market Stores, Reigate, 19:00-21:00) 17th - RH N [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/rsqil88dpn4/external?lang=en ]etworking [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/rsqil88dpn4/external?lang=en ] (Bel4, Redhill, 19:00-21:30) Try your first RH Networking event for free 25th - FSB Connect Reigate & Banstead [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/g988fodomgt/external?lang=en ] (Town Hall, Reigate 08.00-10.00) 01 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 2ff64e0b31fbc6c79bdcb263e533faa9 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250819-092203 APRIL 14th - <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1cotjz1cjt3/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Redhill Micropreneurs</a> (Bel4, Redhill, 09:00-17:00) Free Co-Working Day 14th - <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/17qw1skw60g/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Health & Wellbeing networking</a> (The Market Stores, Reigate, 19:00-21:00) 15th - <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1a42p9i3e1s/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noopener">RH Networking</a> (Bel4, Redhill, 19:00-21:30) Try your first RH Networking event for free 21st - <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/yex38kxkb7t/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Discover more about the Surrey Venture Studio</a> (online, 12:00-13:00)   Surrey High Street Growth & Innovation Support Programme (free online sessions): 14th - <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/jvafg41q824/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Attracting More Customers & Encouraging Them to Spend More</a> (10:00-11:00) 14th - <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/uo7z90427kj/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Making Better Use of Promotions & Social Media to Drive Sales & Growth</a> (14:00-15:00)   MAY 11th - <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/17qw1skw60g/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Health & Wellbeing networking</a> (The Market Stores, Reigate, 19:00-21:00) 21st - <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/rsqil88dpn4/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RH N</a><a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/rsqil88dpn4/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">etworking</a> (Bel4, Redhill, 19:00-21:30) Try your first RH Networking event for free 28th - <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/116ck04vedq/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FSB Connect Reigate & Banstead</a>  (Town Hall, Reigate 08.00-10.00)   JUNE 3rd - Source in Surrey Free <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="mailto:sourceinsurrey@surrey-chambers.co.uk" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sales Training Workshop</a> (Reigate Town Hall, 08:45-13:00) 10th - <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/17qw1skw60g/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Health & Wellbeing networking</a> (The Market Stores, Reigate, 19:00-21:00) 17th - <a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/rsqil88dpn4/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">RH N</a><a style="color: #843fa1;" href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/rsqil88dpn4/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">etworking</a> (Bel4, Redhill, 19:00-21:30) Try your first RH Networking event for free 25th - <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/g988fodomgt/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">FSB Connect Reigate & Banstead </a>(Town Hall, Reigate 08.00-10.00) Surrey Venture Studio takes off for second round of support https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/u943yglveho?lang=en&rss=true Applications for Round 2 of the Surrey Venture Studio’s entrepreneurial workshops are officially open. SVS is a pre-accelerator programme helping innovators and entrepreneurs across Surrey to explore whether turning an idea into a business is the right path. It is a competitive programme with catalyst grant funding of up to £25k up for grabs. Closing date for applications: 8 May 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT 7d095e724091635f2df92bafa681d801 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250820-171852 Applications for Round 2 of the Surrey Venture Studio’s entrepreneurial workshops are officially open. SVS is a pre-accelerator programme helping innovators and entrepreneurs across Surrey to explore whether turning an idea into a business is the right path. It is a competitive programme with catalyst grant funding of up to £25k up for grabs. Closing date for applications: 8 May   The Surrey Venture Studio is geared towards people who have a business idea that they believe could be transformational and marketable, but are unsure how to take the first step or secure funding. These may be innovators who have designs, prototypes or research that hasn’t yet reached its full revenue generating potential.   The programme includes:  <ul> <li>A two-day, in-person ideation workshop</li> <li>Expert mentoring</li> <li>Opportunity to progress to a six-month accelerator</li> <li>Up to £25,000 catalyst grant funding, for successful six-month accelerator participant </li> </ul> Spaces on the workshop are limited and will be offered to applicants whose ideas are at the right stage of development and show strong potential for innovation and commercialisation.    Applications for the summer cohort are now open and will close on 8th May 2026 - <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/14ow4c8nxrn/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">apply now.</a>   For more information, join the <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/5yxgs53lchc/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Discover Surrey Venture Studio – Your Gateway to Innovation</a> webinar on Tuesday, 21st April, and learn how Surrey Venture Studio can help you turn your idea into a thriving business. This is your chance to hear directly from our delivery partners, understand the programme structure, and get your questions answered. Illustration of a white and blue rocket labelled ‘Surrey Venture Studio’ launching into space, with flames beneath it, a view of Earth’s clouds below, and a starry sky with the moon in the background. https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/31/d6b35cb4a018627a13c6f3.jpg Are you a small B2B business owner looking to grow sales? https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1acfwodryim?lang=en&rss=true Do you have a product or service that would be of interest to public sector buyers? Register for free with Supply Connect - a programme designed to unlock government contracts for SMEs. Complete a short form [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/azx1q19ut7d/external?lang=en ] to get started and access free tools, expert advice and practical insights. 28 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMT 1dffc332f9ae93f6dcf4675c733a83b2 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250820-171852 Register with Supply Connect Do you have a product or service that would be of interest to public sector buyers? Register for free with Supply Connect - a programme designed to unlock government contracts for SMEs.   <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/azx1q19ut7d/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Complete a short form</a> to get started and access free tools, expert advice and practical insights. Promotional graphic for the Supply Connect programme featuring the text ‘Helping small businesses unlock government contracts.’ The design includes logos for Enterprise Nation, Newable, and sponsorship by JPMorgan Chase. Several small images show different types of work, including metalwork with sparks, a commercial kitchen scene, a person using a tablet, and construction scaffolding. A button reads ‘Unlock growth. https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/61/9b901ecb5f5aa555267bd6.jpg Grow your business with confidence https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/cd1zp8k4r51?lang=en&rss=true Whether you’re starting out, scaling up, selling overseas, or sharpening your digital skills, business.gov.uk has got you covered. With live online webinars and on-demand content covering on a whole range of topics, this free resource is worth exploring in more detail. 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 18e144a145510ee76b43e9404fd2f4ee ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250820-171852 Business Academy Whether you’re starting out, scaling up, selling overseas, or sharpening your digital skills, business.gov.uk has got you covered. With live online webinars and on-demand content covering on a whole range of topics, this free resource is worth exploring in more detail. A person with braided hair is sitting and holding an open laptop, with a pink and white background behind them.” https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/ac/4da91a285b912887c512c4.jpg Find out more https://www.business.gov.uk/business-academy/ In case you missed it https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1s61sumix42?lang=en&rss=true For businesses unable to attend an in-person workshop, the Surrey High Street Growth and Innovation Programme is running two free online sessions on 14 April: 10:00 - Attracting More Customers & Encouraging Them to Spend More [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/wa2t2lj22mq/external?lang=en ] 14:00 - Making Better Use of Promotions & Social Media to Drive Sales & Growth [ https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/71yss3d60s1/external?lang=en ] 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 4fe083bca2709f8c3df3e701853224ac ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250820-171852 Surrey High Street Growth and Innovation Programme For businesses unable to attend an in-person workshop, the Surrey High Street Growth and Innovation Programme is running two free online sessions on 14 April: 10:00 -  <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/wa2t2lj22mq/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Attracting More Customers & Encouraging Them to Spend More</a> 14:00 - <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/71yss3d60s1/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Making Better Use of Promotions & Social Media to Drive Sales & Growth</a>     The Surrey High Street Growth and Innovation Programme is a county wide initiative delivered by Surrey County Council and Business Surrey in partnership with Smarter Society and The Retail Group. <div> The programme is designed to strengthen independent high street and town centre businesses through a series of free, in‑person and online workshops. </div> Promotional graphic showing a person standing with folded arms in the doorway of a business, wearing a brown shirt and blue apron. The image includes the Business Surrey and Surrey County Council logos, along with the text ‘Get practical support for your high street business. https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/0f/305258fcee6f2859610e41.jpg Apprenticeship support for SMEs https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1kphi3ll4ra?lang=en&rss=true The DWP has announced a major youth employment drive alongside the biggest transformation of apprenticeships in a decade. An Apprenticeship Incentive of £2,000 will be paid to SMEs for each new apprentice aged 16-24 taken on. In addition, for every young person a business hires (aged 18-24 and on Universal Credit), a new Youth Jobs Grant of £3k will be paid to that business. 24 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT 2c1a3882e6324e39c77263028864e836 ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20250820-171852 The DWP has announced a major youth employment drive alongside the biggest transformation of apprenticeships in a decade.   An Apprenticeship Incentive of £2,000 will be paid to SMEs for each new apprentice aged 16-24 taken on. In addition, for every young person a business hires (aged 18-24 and on Universal Credit), a new Youth Jobs Grant of £3k will be paid to that business.   A group of three people standing around a workbench in a workshop, looking at architectural or technical drawings. One person in a checkered shirt is pointing at the plans with a red pencil, while the others, wearing aprons, stand on either side. Various tools and wooden materials are visible on the table and in the background. https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/69/957bc6996964d8e5ea4aba.jpg More information https://www.business.gov.uk/campaign/recruit-with-jobcentreplus/?lang=en-gb&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Touchbase+-+20+March+2026&utm_content=116585 Celebrating local businesses https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/19xdab9hkm5?lang=en&rss=true Tadworth resident and business owner, Louise Camby, has released a compilation of her composer grandfather's iconic music. Johnny Douglas from Kingswood was a renowned composer, arranger and conductor and probably best known for his beautiful score for the 1970 film The Railway Children. To honour his memory, Louise has released a triple album box set of his iconic music on both vinyl and CD. 02 Sep 2025 12:00:00 BST 2fd146c2db3016d6e186421870bad68d ARTICLE_1_COLUMN-clone-31731032-20200821-163928 Tadworth resident and business owner, Louise Camby, has released a compilation of her composer grandfather's iconic music. Johnny Douglas from Kingswood was a renowned composer, arranger and conductor and probably best known for his beautiful score for the 1970 film The Railway Children. To honour his memory, Louise has released a triple album box set of his iconic music on both vinyl and CD.  Having recently discovered a box of cassette tapes when going through a stack of shoe boxes at the family home, Louise realised she had stumbled upon more of her grandfather's compositions - the music to Spider-Man and his Amazing friends, The Incredible Hulk and Dungeons & Dragons. She has recently released them as a triple album box set on both vinyl and CD and as digital downloads. <a href="https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/Newsletter/1bekx0du5dr/external?lang=en" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">For more information.</a> Flat‑lay image showing a cup of coffee, a printed newspaper, a tablet displaying a ‘Business News’ article about economic growth with a line chart, and a smartphone showing financial graphs and charts. Promotional graphic showing two copies of a black, textured box set titled ‘Johnny Douglas: The Collection,’ with gold lettering on the covers. The items are displayed against a dark background featuring the text ‘Johnny Douglas | The Collection’ at the top https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/66/93cda90ba5e9aa1c910d7b.jpg https://rbbc.newsweaver.co.uk/v3files/shard1/37225/19/9ee6e04256e61615f31b32.jpg