Stratford Is Now
Stratford Original is the business led and funded Business Improvement District (BID) working to make Stratford a better place for business, to work, live and play.
Creature on the roof
Discover is calling on families to help unravel the mystery of the unusual guest who has taken residence on their roof. This February half term, families are invited to participate in special Creature Story Build workshops and Creature Craft activities to learn more about the creature and speculate about its origins. Visitors can also…
Boost your business with UEL Apprenticeships
UEL’s apprenticeship programmes are designed to help you achieve these goals by providing your team with the skills and knowledge they need to excel. UEL are dedicated to delivering practical learning experiences that benefit both employers and apprentices. They offer a range of apprenticeships across various levels and disciplines, in…
Are you ready for the new recycling legislation?
First Mile has been running a number of webinars to inform about the new legislation so that businesses can prepare for the new laws. You can watch a recording of their online seminar that talks you through the changes to legislation and what this means for your business below.
The Rebel School Business Support Programme
Step into 2025 with confidence whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, the comprehensive online sessions delivered by the Rebel Business School offers invaluable insights and practical tips to help you grow and be more profitable this year. Attend all ten sessions for a complete guide to building a successful…
Get Cyber Secure
The Met Police Cybercrime Unit want to support businesses to build up their resilience to cybercrime.They offer a number of services to SMEs, completely free of charge. These focus on staff training, incident response planning and vulnerability assessment. They use hands-on gamified learning inputs in order to really engage audiences,…
Member’s Benefits
We offer our members benefits across our theme groups Enhancing Stratford, Safer Stratford, Promoting & Activating and Business Essentials.
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Get to know our amazing district. From unknown histories to what’s on this weekend we’ve got you covered!
Explore Stratford
Stamp and Stomp trail
Created with Discover Children’s Story Centre and East Bank, follow the map, visit the beautiful buildings and collect the stamps at each of the stops. What can you see as you stomp around the trail? Pick up your trail map from the front desk at Discover Children’s Story Centre or…
SME Business Breakfast – Skills Round Table
The University of East London is at the forefront of universities offering apprenticeship degrees, working with national and local employers to give individuals pioneering opportunities to “earn and learn”. Sign up to learn more about national apprenticeship scheme at this SME Breakfast. Sign up here.
Newham Council apprenticeship business breakfast Lets Talk Apprenticeships – Employer Briefing
The University of East London is at the forefront of universities offering apprenticeship degrees, working with national and local employers to give individuals pioneering opportunities to “earn and learn”. Levy transfer: how to make the most of your apprenticeship levy. Funding support: opportunities to fund training for your staff. Apprenticeship…
School of Health, Sport and Bioscience – Year of Health Apprenticeships Open Day
This will be a drop-in event, allowing attendees to explore various offerings, meet mentors, and engage with current apprentices and view the campus. The goal is to provide prospective candidates with insights into our programs and highlight the career opportunities available through HSB apprenticeships, positioning us as a leading choice…
Employer Briefing on New Levy and Skills Update
This event will provide an introduction and update on the new Skills Levy being launched by the Government, where employers will be able to use 50 per cent for apprenticeships, and 50 per cent for other skills development activities, such as CPD courses. As part of the session, an overview…
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