Wandsworth Women's Enterprise Awards 2026

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Discover Wandsworth

Discover Wandsworth is a new borough-wide campaign taking place on Saturday 4 July 2026, celebrating businesses across the borough. 

We are inviting retail, hospitality, online, health, beauty, fitness and  entertainment, businesses and attractions/venues – from across Wandsworth to take part by offering something special – from discounts and exclusive offers to events and experiences – encouraging residents and visitors to explore and support local on this day – and beyond.

Participating businesses will be promoted as part of the wider campaign to help drive footfall and raise visibility across Wandsworth

Businesses: sign up here

Wandsworth Women's Enterprise Awards 2026

Female entrepreneurs are known for their resilience, creativity, and adaptability. The Wandsworth Women’s Enterprise Awards celebrate these exceptional women – from sole traders and service-led businesses to start-ups and social enterprises – whose achievements keep our local economy thriving.

Meet the 2026 Finalists - and winners!

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Supply Wandsworth

Supply Wandsworth is a strategic localised procurement programme, delivered by our Economic Development Team. We want to ensure SMEs, community/voluntary…

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June 2026

Re:Create GrowthCamp

Re:Create GrowthCamp is a 12‑week growth programme designed for ambitious creative business founders who want to scale sustainably without compromising…

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26th May 2026

Momentum

Momentum is an 8‑week, free accelerator from Virgin StartUp designed specifically for early‑stage dyslexic founders in the UK who are…

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Workshops, webinars and 1-1 advice

A series of workshops, webinars and 1-1 advice sessions designed to help you work through the key aspects of starting and growing a business
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Thursdays in June 2026, 10:00am – 11:00am (Online) Dates: 4, 11, 18 and 25 June 2026

Staying Safe & Sound: Cyber for Small Business

A free four‑week webinar series helping small businesses understand cyber risks and build practical protection strategies.

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Sunday 7 June 2026, 11:00am – 5:00pm

Old York Road Unplugged

A free community music event on Old York Road featuring live performances, street food, a maker’s market and family activities.

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Thursday 11 June 2026, 11:00am – 12:00pm (Online)

AI Q&A: Using AI for B2B Sales – Digital Boost

A practical AI Q&A session exploring how small businesses can use AI to improve B2B sales and customer engagement.

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Small business blogs and videos

Top tips, insight and advice from business experts and successful entrepreneurs to help guide you on your enterprise journey
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Women are starting businesses at record pace. In this IWD blog, Rebecca Burn‑Callander talks to three founders about taking small steps, staying resilient and turning ideas into reality.

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Hear from the attendees of Women’s Enterprise Day 2023, which took place at Thames Rowing Club on 29th March.

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Inspirational talk from the late Jacqueline Gold (CBE), CEO of Ann Summers and Knickerbox, at Women’s Enterprise Day 2022. As a fierce champion for female entrepreneurship and empowerment, Jacqueline shares her powerful story and discusses how to renew your purpose and stand out from the competition.

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Local Stories

Wandsworth small business owners share their stories and business success
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Soul Brothers Records has been based on Keswick Road, Putney since the early 1990s, specialising in Soul, Funk and Jazz alongside other genres. The family‑run shop highlights the continued relevance of physical record stores through in‑person browsing, music discovery and specialist knowledge.

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Pawpadour Dog & Cat Grooming is located in Tooting and their services include Teddy Bear cuts, Asian Fusion styles, breed-standard trims and ultra sonic teeth cleaning.

Founder Wiktoria Blazynska shares her story.

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IWD spotlight on Valerie Lawrence‑Hylton, founder of VLH Fashion, sharing her journey from council officer to designer creating empowering clothing for curvy women.

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