Opening an independent shop, café or creative retail space? Our fully-funded, wrap-around support helps you choose the right unit, plan your fit-out and launch with confidence. You’ll work with a named adviser on a clear diagnostic and 12-month action plan.
What you’ll get
- Tailored 1:1 advice: model, pricing, staffing & rota basics, supplier setup, stock & POS.
- Premises readiness: short-term pop-ups, heads of terms & lease check-lists, opening budget & cashflow.
- Routes to market: launch plan, footfall tactics, partnerships and local buyer connections.
- Funding readiness: case for support, applications and signposting — including potential small grants (eligibility applies).
- Peer learning with founders building retail on our high streets.
Who it’s for
Independent shops, cafés and creative retailers opening or growing in Cumberland.
This programme is for independent retailers and cafés; it doesn’t extend to traditional charity shops.
Cost: Free for eligible organisations thanks to local funding/partners. Places are limited.
Register your interest → philg247.sg-host.com/ • Book a discovery call → info@secumbria.org.uk