Why partner with us
Two programmes working to support your community’s growth goals.
Whether you're a council driving local growth, a chamber serving members, or a trade body backing your sector - this gives you something concrete to offer, at no cost to you.
Zero cost, zero admin - There's nothing to fund and nothing to build. The course, the marketing materials and the delivery are already in place - you just need to open the door to it.
A real answer for growth targets - For councils and growth hubs, it's a tangible, government-backed intervention you can point to in local economic growth plans and reporting.
Stronger member value - For chambers and trade bodies, it's a benefit worth renewing for - a serious, practical reason for members to feel their subscription pays off.
Credibility by association - Backed by government and delivered through the UK's Chartered Association of Business Schools - putting your name alongside it says something about your own standards.
Ready-made content - Newsletter copy, web banners, event materials and speakers can be provided. Your team doesn't need to write a word of it.
Fits around you - Get involved at whatever level makes sense - from a single newsletter mention through to a full co-branded partnership. You choose the pace.
90%
of course fees funded by government
60+
delivery locations across the UK
60hrs
of leadership training & 1-to-1 mentoring
Or a free
self-paced Essentials course, open to anyone
What your members or network get
Two routes in, built for wherever a leader is starting from
Some of your businesses are ready for a deep, structured commitment. Others just need a spark. There's a route for both, and you can promote either or both.
Help to Grow: Management Course
A 12-week programme combining online and face-to-face sessions, 1-to-1 mentoring and peer networking - built for senior leaders ready to lead real change.
50 hours of leadership training over 12 weeks
10 hours of 1-to-1 mentoring
£750 per person, 90% government funded
60+ locations across the UK
Who it's for: UK-based SMEs with 5-249 employees; participants sit on the senior leadership team with direct reports.
Help to Grow: Management Essentials
A free online course covering the essential concepts for growth - bite-sized videos leaders can work through at their own pace, wherever they are.
17 videos at 5–7 minutes each
2 hours in total, self-paced
£0 - completely free to join
Certified - on completion
Who it's for: Anyone - a great, low-barrier first step for members who aren't yet eligible for the full course, or just want a taste of it.
Ways to get involved
Start wherever suits you - there's no minimum commitment.
Most stakeholder partners start small and grow the relationship over time. Here's how organisations like yours typically get involved.
Feature it on your website - A page, banner or resources link pointing your members towards the course - copy and assets supplied.
Share it in your newsletter - Ready-to-send copy for your member or stakeholder newsletter, sized for however often you publish.
Host a webinar or lunch & learn - We bring a speaker and the content - you bring the audience. A low-effort way to add real value to your calendar.
Meet at trade events - Give us on the stand at an event you're already organising - conferences, expos and AGMs all work well.
Sponsor a cohort space - The deepest form of partnership - put your organisation's name behind a cohort for your members, with co-branded recognition.
This isn't theoretical
Leaders say it changes how they run their business
What to do next and FAQs
Tell us a bit about your organisation and your members, and we'll come back with a partnership plan tailored to you - no obligation.
Contact the Stakeholder Management Team [email protected]