Building a community where everyone can thrive
We believe that everyone deserves the chance to build something they're proud of. For some people, that's starting a business. For others, it's finding their first job, growing a side hustle, meeting collaborators or simply discovering a community where they feel they belong.
As a community-led social enterprise, we reinvest every penny we make into affordable workspace, free workshops, mentoring and employment programmes that help freelancers, entrepreneurs and local residents build independent, fulfilling futures. Since opening our doors in 2014, we've supported more than 15,500 entrepreneurs and creatives, helped launch over 2,000 businesses, and built one of London's most diverse entrepreneurial communities.
Impact you can measure
Growing stronger businesses
Last year, 22 businesses received one-to-one mentoring.
- 100%found mentoring useful
- 100%felt more confident after mentoring
- 80%left with a clear business action plan
Building confidence
Last year, 345 people attended our free workshops and events.
- 84%said our events positively impacted their business
- 76%left feeling more confident tackling business challenges
Leading with lived experience
Our team understands the barriers our community faces — because we've faced them too.
- 75%of our team are from the Global Majority, and have faced structural barriers
- 100%of our team are freelancers, founders or run businesses alongside their role at Impact Brixton
In our members' words
“Since joining IB, my whole life has changed for the better, both personally and professionally.”
“75% of our business has come as a direct result of being members of Impact Brixton.”
“Through Impact Brixton I partnered with other local designers and formed a company capable of paying us all a regular wage.”
More than affordable workspace
At Impact Brixton, we don't just provide affordable workspace. We design practical programmes that help people overcome barriers, build confidence and create lasting opportunities.
IB Create
Our flagship business support programme helps creative entrepreneurs turn ideas into sustainable businesses. Through expert mentoring, practical workshops and peer support, participants gain the confidence, knowledge and networks they need to start and grow successful ventures.
- 400 applicants for 125 spaces last year
- 7 hours of workshops per participant
- 22 businesses received personalised mentoring
- 8 new businesses incorporated
- 13 jobs created or safeguarded
Pathway to Work Scheme
Our National Lottery-funded Pathway to Work Scheme helps people who have struggled to access employment gain the experience, confidence and professional networks needed to move into work. Twelve participants volunteer alongside our team each week while receiving training, mentoring, employability workshops and unlimited coworking access.
Just six weeks into our current programme, one participant has already secured a full-time job — a reminder of how quickly the right environment can change someone's future.
Workshops, mentoring and community events
Every year we deliver workshops, networking events and mentoring programmes covering everything from AI and digital skills to entrepreneurship, finance and marketing. They're designed to make practical knowledge accessible to everyone, helping people learn new skills, meet collaborators and take the next step in their careers or businesses.
The world of work is changing quickly, and so are we
We're continuing to develop new programmes that help people build careers, start businesses and create positive change in their communities. Whether someone is looking for their first job, growing a freelance career or launching a social enterprise, we want Impact Brixton to be the place that helps them take the next step.
If you'd like to partner with us, we'd love to hear from you.