In collaboration with Southwark Council

Southwark Impact Growth Studio

A Studio for Strategic Growth

The Southwark Impact Growth Studio is an 18-month programme supporting growth-stage social enterprises and impact-led organisations ready for their next phase. Delivered by Foundervine in partnership with Southwark Council, the Studio is designed for founders who have built viable models and are now seeking long-term financial sustainability, stronger systems, and responsible scale.

This is an applied, precision support for established leaders transitioning from grant reliance towards investment readiness, market expansion and resilient trading models - while strengthening their social and environmental impact across the borough.

Participants will also access milestone-based grant funding of up to £25,000.

Building Sustainable Impact at Scale

Through structured modules, tailored mentoring, grant funding and direct access to investors and industry partners, participants refine their strategy, strengthen governance, and embed impact into the core of their growth plans. The Studio creates a focused environment where mission-driven founders build confidence engaging with capital, partnerships and procurement opportunities.

What's on offer

Providing Strategic Grant Funding (£10k–£25k)

Unlocking Corporate Procurement and New Market Opportunities

Building Social Investment and Financial Readiness

Strengthening Impact Strategy & Measurement Frameworks

Enhancing Digital Systems & Operational Infrastructure

Meet some of our facilitators

Shanice Tomlinson

Facilitator & Mentor, Impact Studios

Renee Davis

Founder, Out The Box

Julie Sane-Pezet

Founder, Lume Impact

Julian Scott-Reid

Managing Director, Capital Business Mentors

Jen Jeng

Founder & Innovation Partner, Coordination Studio

Jude Brooks

Social Impact Consultant, Impact with Jude

Jo Wong

CEO & Founder, Lets GROW Black Female Founders Ltd.

Mary Agbesanwa

Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Foundervine

Lucy Kebbel

Founder& Director, From Seeds Ltd.

Fathma Khalid

Social Impact Consultant, #MEET4IMPACT

Andy Daly

Head of Procurement Programmes, Social Enterprise UK

Vishal Kothari

Investment Manager, Pathway Fund

Marc Goblot

Founder, Digital Diversity Practice

John Mayford

Director, Action Time Vision

Lara Oyedele

CEO & Founder, Black on Board Ltd.

2026 timeline

There are only 30 spaces available on this unique 10-week programme, delivered through a combination of virtual and in-person events from July 2026 through to September 2026.

30 April

Applications open

18 June

Applications close

29 July

Accelerator starts

30 September

Showcase day

Meet the 2026 cohort

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