Are you in one of our Place-Based Support locations?

While we are here for the whole of Oxfordshire, we are delivering intensive, targeted support in one key area within each district. If your business is located in any of the following areas, this programme is designed specifically for you:

• Vale of White Horse: Faringdon

• South Oxfordshire: Watlington

• Oxford City: Cowley Road

• West Oxfordshire: Carterton

• Cherwell: Kidlington

Not in one of these locations? Don’t worry. Free support events and webinars are still available to any business in Oxfordshire. We want to ensure no high street is left behind. Simply visit our events page to see what’s coming up and register your interest here to stay in the loop.

The Challenge: Why “Business as Usual” Isn’t Enough

The landscape has changed dramatically. Customers have higher expectations for unique experiences and a seamless digital presence. Many local businesses are currently juggling:

• Declining Footfall: How do you get more people through your doors?

• Digital Demand: Are you visible online when locals search for your services?

• Time Poverty: When do you find the hours to strategize while running the daily shop?

The Solution: Practical Support for the Next 90 Days

The Helping High Streets programme, starting with our “Setting the Ambition” launch event, is built for action. It’s not about generic theory; it’s about practical steps delivered by experts who understand the pulse of the high street.

Here’s why you should get involved:

• A 90-Day Roadmap: Define realistic ambitions for the next three months that genuinely move the dial on sales, margins, and footfall.

• Fully Funded Experts: Access 1-to-1 advice and sessions on branding, digital marketing, customer experience, and innovation at zero cost to you.

• Boost Your Local Profile: Learn how to feature in local trails, events, and campaigns to raise your profile with local customers and visitors.

• Community Connection: Swap ideas with fellow Oxfordshire business owners who share your challenges.

• UK Government Backed: This support is 100% free for eligible businesses, ensuring you get high-level consultancy without the price tag.

Don’t Just Compete, Lead.

Spring is the perfect time for a fresh start. This is your opportunity to step back, reassess, and implement changes that will build resilience and visibility for your business.

The “Setting the Ambition” launch event is the first step. Come ready to pinpoint your challenges and leave with a clear plan and the expert support to make it happen.

Know a high street business that deserves this boost? Please share this programme with them.