UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF)
The UKSPF is a local authority funding programme where money is dedicated to helping the UK grow by investing in communities, places, businesses, people, and skills as a central part of the government's Levelling Up agenda.
The UKSPF is being invested into a number of projects and schemes, including enhancing local facilities, employment training and 2 business support programmes.
Creating and enhancing local facilities
More than £700,000 has been invested in delivering:
- high-quality refurbishments to children's play areas in Stockley Recreation Ground, Fassnidge Park and Ruislip Lido
- a new play area in Cranford Park (as part of the wider restoration of the site)
- a new rooftop astroturf football pitch at Platinum Jubilee Leisure Centre in West Drayton
- new wildflower meadows and planting over 700 young trees
- support to local volunteering groups.
Business support programmes
We've offered a range of support programmes to help businesses in the borough:
Supplier readiness programme
Our supplier readiness programme aims to help 100 local SMEs:
- expand their reach and connections
- enhance their skills and capability to bid for contracts at Hillingdon Council, construction projects, Heathrow Airport, and local large buyers
- have all the necessary paperwork for supplying goods to the wider industry.
The programme will be delivered by MTW Consultants Ltd and will include:
- specialist skills training workshops
- confidential one-to-one tender business advice sessions to help identify and overcome key challenges and master bid writing.
Register your interest for our supplier readiness programme
GROWTH Hillingdon business support programme
Our GROWTH Hillingdon business support programme aims to support 200 Hillingdon companies with one-to-one support and industry knowledge through workshops and mentoring, which will give information and guidance on the following:
- building your own tailored business support programme
- getting the most out of your online and offline marketing strategies
- improving efficiency and productivity in your business
- recruitment and building a high-performance team
Details on how to get in touch for more information about eligibility and available support will be confirmed shortly.
Register your interest for our business support programme
Employment support training and courses
UKSPF has funded several projects to support Hillingdon residents in gaining employment or improving their chances of securing employment.
Cultiv8
Cultiv8 is an employment and skills training specialist that works with unemployed adults. They can help you develop employment skills and overcome barriers to work.
For more information on eligibility and the support on offer, email lucy.anderson@cultiv8.uk and naushin.mushtaq@cultiv8.uk.
Learn Hillingdon
Learn Hillingdon offers a range of courses to help improve your skills and gain confidence and knowledge.
- Digital courses - learn basic digital skills for different devices, such as computers and tablets
- ESOL course - gain essential English language skills to help you communicate in the workplace.
For more information on eligibility and the support on offer, email bchandarana@hillingdon.gov.uk.
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