Programme overview
Helping High Streets
Continuing our support of a critical area of Oxfordshire’s economy.
Our Helping High Streets programme delivered targeted interventions and support to dozens of Oxfordshire High Street-based businesses in early-2026, recognising the vital role these businesses play in community life and the wider economy.
What was the programme about?
Helping High Streets focused on businesses operating in traditional high street settings – from rural market towns to Oxford’s bustling city centre.
Our support included expert advice delivered to businesses within identified locations across each Oxfordshire district, alongside a host of topic-focused webinars and online resources – from innovation and diversification, through to digital skills and customer experience.
What did it deliver?
Throughout this period, we saw:
- 117 Oxfordshire businesses register for the programme.
- 59 business diagnostics completed, giving them all a needed boosted.
- 100s of hours of support delivered to high street businesses
Meanwhile, our programme culminated in a major High Street Summit event in Didcot that brought together Oxfordshire high street business owners to identify opportunities, discussion and actions for the benefit of all.
The good news? Our support isn’t ending now…
From April 2026 – for the next 12 months – we are delighted to be able to deliver even more tailored support for high street businesses through our Growth Hub service.
We will be creating even more webinars for our high street businesses, maintaining momentum for the benefit of our towns across Oxfordshire, supporting our high streets to remain vibrant and resilient.
By engaging with our support, you will:
- Gain new insights and skills to support your high street business to be sustainable and grow.
- Join a network of likeminded businesses and organisations, determined to ensure our high streets remain productive for all.
- Enter a ‘safe space’ where discussion and collaboration is key, with access to a variety of sector experts and their advice.
Who can benefit?
Businesses operating from a high street location in Oxfordshire – such as retail, leisure, hospitality and service businesses – should get in touch.
Find out about the latest high street support via completing the following form:
“Enterprise Oxfordshire remains committed to backing this crucial area of our local economy, ensuring our high streets continue to play a vital role for residents, visitors and businesses alike.”
Helen Brind – Director of Business and Skills, Enterprise Oxfordshire
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