Skip to main content

Business support and guidance

Read about what support is available and the latest guidance for Westminster businesses.

Other business support

Westminster Business Library

Westminster Business Library is here to help your business by providing free access to business resources and industry databases to help your enterprise scale and grow.

Additionally we offer modern and affordable co-working spaces where members have the opportunity to work, connect, and collaborate with fellow entrepreneurs, start-ups, and freelancers in a lively and productive setting - with refreshments and staff on hand to provide support.

Find out more at Westminster Business Library

Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Chamber of Commerce

The Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Chamber of Commerce is an independent business network committed to help businesses’ grow and to sustain a successful business community within the boroughs of  Kensington and Chelsea and Westminster.

Memberships offer locally based support, networking events and representation at local Retail Forums and other London events. They also promote business leads and opportunities, along with access to MPs and local councillors.

Find out more about the Kensington, Chelsea and Westminster Chamber of Commerce.

Grow London Local

Grow London Local provides a free and impartial service, with decades of collective experience. As part of the national Growth Hub network, there’re here to help you find the best possible solutions to your problems. No matter what stage your business is at. 

To help you through the pandemic, Grow London Local launched a series of free, dedicated webinars delivered by expert speakers that have been carefully designed to answer your questions and to help guide London’s small businesses through the many challenges presented by COVID-19.

Visit the Grow London Local 

Business and IP Centre

The Business and IP Centre are dedicated to help you start and grow your business. By offering a busy programme of free events, workshops and one-to-ones with our team of specialists, as well as access to the largest collection of business and intellectual property (IP) information in the UK, including market research, funding and company information.

Find out more about the Business and IP Centre (BIPC) at The British Library.

Federation of Small Businesses

FSB exists to help smaller businesses achieve their ambitions. They offer members a wide range of vital business services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice heard in government.  

Find out more at Federation of Small Businesses

London and Partners  

London and Partners is the international trade, investment and promotion agency for London. They promote London internationally as a leading world city in which to visit, study, invest, grow and meet. 

Find out more at London and Partners

Capital Enterprise

Capital Enterprise the UK’s start-up experts, connecting and energising a world-class entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Find out more at Capital Enterprise

London Chamber of Commerce

London Chamber of Commerce is the capital's largest independent business network  

Membership with London Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) gives your business the opportunity to build valuable connections, access a host of support services and contribute to LCCI's influencing activities. 

Find out more at London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Published: 15 January 2021

Last updated: 1 May 2025