How to apply?

To apply, please fill out our application form and email it to us at stjamesbiglocal@gmail.com.

We have teamed up wIth East end Trades Guild and are providing 25 businesses with the opportunity to join Them For a Year.

Who is the East End Trades Guild?

The East End Trades Guild (EETG) is an alliance of nearly 400 small independent businesses, social enterprises, charities, and self-employed individuals dedicated to supporting the common good in East London. This diverse community works together to sustain areas that are often overlooked in the wealth distribution of London, fostering trusted relationships with civic groups, neighbors, employees, and suppliers. The EETG ecosystem is vital to the cultural, social, and economic fabric of East London. As part of their mission, the EETG aims to expand their membership across London in 2024 to strengthen their collective influence on decision-makers.

Benefits of Joining the East End Trades Guild

Increased Visibility

  • Website listings and social media promotion.

Guild Pop-Ups

  • Opportunities to trade at various venues throughout the East End.

Legal Advice

  • Members receive the first 15-minute legal advice session free, facilitating better rent negotiations.

EETG Cultural Group

  • A support group for Black and ethnic minority members to learn and grow together.

Community Organising

  • Strategic actions on shared interests, such as the Community Land Trust initiative.

Events

  • Access to assemblies, social gatherings, training sessions, and workshops.

Trading & Collaboration Opportunities

  • Potential discounts and mutual support among members.

Discord Online Forum

  • A platform for support and solidarity, with adherence to a user agreement.

A Powerful Voice

  • Collective advocacy to ensure member interests are heard by decision-makers.