Programme overview
Helping High Streets
Continuing our support of a critical area of Oxfordshire’s economy.
Although our first Helping High Streets programme has now closed, our commitment to supporting high street businesses across Oxfordshire continues.
We are delighted to deliver even more tailored support for high street businesses through our Growth Hub service.
We will be creating further webinars and resources, maintaining momentum for the benefit of our towns across Oxfordshire and helping our high streets remain vibrant and resilient.
By engaging with our support, you will:
- Gain new insights and skills to help your high street business become more sustainable and grow.
- Join a network of like-minded businesses and organisations, committed to keeping our high streets productive for all.
- Enter a collaborative ‘safe space’, with access to a range of sector experts and their advice.
Businesses operating from a high street location in Oxfordshire – including retail, leisure, hospitality and service businesses – should get in touch.
Begin your journey…
Our previous Helping High Streets programme
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.
Support included expert advice delivered within identified locations across each Oxfordshire district, alongside a series of topic-focused webinars and online resources, covering areas such as innovation, diversification, digital skills and customer experience.
What did it deliver?
During the programme, we saw:
- 117 Oxfordshire businesses register
- 59 business diagnostics completed, giving businesses a valuable boost
- Hundreds of hours of support delivered to high street businesses
The programme concluded with a major High Street Summit in Didcot, bringing together business owners to identify opportunities, share ideas and agree actions to benefit high streets across Oxfordshire.
In the following film, we speak with some of the businesses to have both attended this key summit and benefited from the Helping High Streets programme.
“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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