​This forum brings together founders, local entrepreneurs, and community practitioners who are actively building and running enterprises across Hackney.

​Framed around circular economy in practice, the session focuses on how local enterprise can help keep value, skills, and opportunity circulating within the borough — contributing to inclusive economic growth and long-term community resilience.

​The discussion will explore practical experiences, challenges, and opportunities faced by underrepresented founders and local enterprises, with a focus on place-based support, collaboration, and sustainable growth.

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​Who can attend

• ​Hackney-based founders and local entrepreneurs

• ​Anyone registered with Hackney Impact

• ​Hackney business owners

• ​Hackney social enterprise founders

• ​Hackney local authority officers and practitioners working in related or overlapping areas

​The forum is part of Hackney Impact, a council-backed programme offering free support to Hackney-based founders and local enterprises through mentoring, practical workshops, and access to networks around funding, sustainability, and growth.

​This programme is funded by the UK Government through the Shared Prosperity Fund, delivered by Hackney Council (London Borough of Hackney) in collaboration with Hackney Business Network, and supported by the Greater London Authority.