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The airport grew by 3.2 million passengers in 2016/17 (up 8% compared to 2015/16), increasing its share of the London market to 26.4%, against a background of strong competition from other London airports, which collectively added 5.1 million passengers.

Gatwick Airport is an important focus for the South East region’s economic activity and is a major employment site, generating around 24,000 direct on-airport jobs and a further 12,000 airport related jobs in the local area, including Croydon. The airport’s GDP impact in the Gatwick Diamond rises to £2.3bn, when including its supply chain activity, and the wages that its staff (and suppliers’ staff) spend in the wider consumer economy.

The airport-related supply chain also plays an important role in the economic success of the region and Gatwick Airport currently spends around a third of its total procurement spend (£139.4m) with businesses in the local area. Gatwick is involved in a range of activities to support the local economy and local businesses in Croydon, including sponsorship of the Ikea hosted 'Big Breakfast' networking events, the annual Croydon Business Excellence Awards as well as being members of Develop Croydon.

The airport has excellent public transport links including the Gatwick Express. It’s just 14 minutes from East Croydon by train, half an hour to London and half an hour to the south coast.

Gatwick Airport reached a record 45 million passengers in a year for the first time in June 2017 and now offers direct routes to more than 60 long haul destinations across the globe.

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Please note: This publication is wholly or partially funded by the advertisers herein and the publisher. It is provided at no charge to the council.

Our Advertisers:We gratefully acknowledge the support of all the firms whose advertisements appear in these pages. Without their help we would not be able to produce this business guide. As a reciprocal gesture we have pleasure in drawing the attention of our readers to their announcements, but wish to make it clear that Croydon council can accept no responsibility for their products or services advertised.


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Croydon TechWorking With SchoolsEducating Croydon

CultureCroydon Urban EdgeWelcome

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Welcome

Croydon is redefining life on the edge of London. Just 15 minutes from central London and Gatwick Airport, the borough is the meeting place of town and country, and a hotspot of business growth and tech innovation.

With an ambitious £5.25 billion regeneration programme under way to strengthen the local economy and develop major new infrastructure, confidence in Croydon as a strategic business location has never been stronger.

Aspiring to become a modern European city, we are delivering a massive £5.25 billion regeneration programme that will transform the town centre, revitalise its district centres, and provide thousands of new offices, new retail, new homes and jobs for our rapidly growing population.

With these exciting times our borough is one of the most viable, well connected options for investment, and our growth strategy is about putting local jobs and local homes at the heart of what we do. Strong partnerships are the foundation for the future. Working with and on behalf of our businesses and residents is key to Croydon’s success.

Croydon is all about opportunity and we offer a fantastic environment within which quality and innovative development is welcomed. We seek to work in partnership to deliver an outstanding

environment for our community. We are making change happen, attracting investment, new ideas and new ways of working.

This guide will help sign post you to support and information that will help your business start, develop and grow. So why not join the urban edge? We are open for business.

Yours sincerely,

Cllr Manju Shahul-Hameed Lead Cabinet Member for Economy and Jobs

A £5.25 billion regeneration programme is underway

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Whether a major international business or an exciting new start up, there has never been a better time to relocate in Croydon. Croydon is undergoing an exciting transformation and is on the verge of becoming a modern European city.

With significant planned investment over the next few years, including the £1.4 billion development by Westfield and Hammerson, and the £500 million Growth Zone programme, more than 23,000 new jobs will be created and 10,500 new homes started by the early 2020s.

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Cultural heart of South London Culture is at the heart of regeneration in Croydon. With Croydon’s own Fairfield Halls benefitting from a £30 million refurbishment and its popular eatery and entertainment hub at Boxpark, Croydon is full of energy and edge. From its street art to its MOBO list winners and punk history, not to mention its plethora of excellent parks and open spaces, Croydon’s cultural scene offers something for everyone.

Attract the best talent Outstanding national and international transport connections enable Croydon to draw on a wide catchment of highly skilled talent across London, the South East and beyond. Need help finding capable and skilled staff? Croydon Works is a free-to-use professional recruitment service that can help resource high quality staff.

Connectivity without compromise Croydon’s outstanding transport connections open up a comprehensive range of commuter, national and international transport options for businesses, clients and staff. Croydon is only 15 minutes from central London and Gatwick Airport, and so is perfectly located for both international trade and international companies looking to open a UK or London base.

Premium doesn’t need to be expensiveCroydon is London’s growth borough, a strategic centre in the London Plan, and is attracting leading companies to locate their headquarters here. Offering grade A office space for just a third of the cost of space in central London, it’s no surprise that Croydon has become a base for The Body Shop, Superdrug, EDF Energy and other large organisations.

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Just as great to live as to work inEnjoy living in one of London’s most affordable and culturally-rich locations. Benefit from some of the cheapest house prices in London and being near to some of the best schools in the country. With excellent local transport networks and almost 130 parks too, Croydon is a sensible choice for anyone seeking more benefits of London with easy access to the countryside and the south coast.

Develop CroydonThe Develop Croydon Forum is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company which consists of a group of more than 60 businesses, partners, agencies and individuals whose main aim is to promote Croydon as a location to invest, work and live.

The Forum combines the town’s key stakeholders to promote and contribute to the regeneration and economic renewal of the borough.

Since being formed in 2010 it has enjoyed great success in promoting Croydon as a location to invest, work

and live and working collectively to improve the perception of south London’s largest town.

Develop Croydon leads on a wide range of marketing initiatives as well as providing a place to share good practice and find out the latest news about the development initiatives taking place throughout the borough.

It is represented at MIPIM (the world’s leading property market) and leading real estate events, holds regular investor tours in the town, and is behind the hugely successful annual Develop Croydon Conference which takes place each November.

The Forum represents key stakeholders across the private, public and third sectors and partners include service providers, occupiers, landowners, construction professionals, investors

and key stakeholders – anyone with a vested interest in Croydon and its long-term future.

To find out more about the Develop Croydon Forum and investment opportunities in the borough call 020 8726 7968 email [email protected] or visit www.developcroydon.com

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CultureAn Insider’s Guide to Croydon

The face of Croydon is being transformed through a dizzying regeneration programme. Discover the wealth of exciting events, fantastic places to eat, drink and shop, and prepare to be impressed.

Treat yourself to a fabulous night out at our rooftop bar and cinema in the heart of the town centre, or experience classic comedy with a bit of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” at the Spread Eagle. Or perhaps you prefer the great outdoors? Go sailing on South Norwood Lake, horse riding in Warlingham, or gliding in Kenley Airfields. Your choices are endless…

Where to eatThe restaurant quarter on South End offers an amazing variety of cuisine from all corners of the globe. Everything from Spanish, Italian, Thai, Lebanese, and Mauritian, to fusion cuisine and fine dining. Firm staples as well as new favourites are equally at home here including Bagatti’s, Galicia, Annabella’s Kitchen, Karnavar, Abshar, Croydon Steak House, Yumn Brasserie and Cote D’Azur, not to mention American style ice cream parlour, Afters, and many more.

BOXPARK in Ruskin Square, next to East Croydon station, offers 34 of London’s most exciting and vibrant

restaurants, cafés and bars including MEATliquor delivering mouth-watering burgers and exotic cocktails, The Breakfast Club bringing their legendary all-day menu and feel-good vibes, Mexican food from Chilango, locally brewed beer and craft ale at The Cronx Brewery, Lebanese cuisine from Lazeez Tapas of Mayfair, and Indi-Go bringing real Indian street food.

Boxpark also has a number of Croydon locals on board; newcomers Yumn offering a modern British menu with a twist. The Cronx, Croydon’s local brewer, launched their first ever craft beer bottle shop, serving up grilled cheese sandwiches at the bar.

BreadTree bring authentic Italian bruschetta and there are Caribbean flavours from Fish and Wings & Tings, and rustic bites and small plates from Wine&Deli, the founders of Brgr & Beer.

From graphic street-art and modern office buildings to heritage sites and beautiful parks and woods, there really is something for everyone in Croydon.

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delivered a ground-breaking month-long programme of events, under the theme ‘Warhol Croydon’, as a tribute to the life and work of Andy Warhol, one of the biggest names in 20th century art.

Fairfield Halls – Croydon’s very own Festival Hall is undergoing substantial refurbishment and redevelopment through an investment package of £30 million. This will improve and enhance the venue, creating a spectacular arts and cultural centre for South London as part of a new vibrant cultural and educational quarter at College Green.

There is a 10-screen multiplex cinema in the former Grants department store in the High Street, while art films are shown at the David Lean Cinema in the Croydon Clock tower in Katharine Street.

Boxpark Croydon brings a packed year-round programme of events under its covered courtyard including music festivals and events, dance events, comedy and entertainment.

Premier League football club Crystal Palace F.C. play at Selhurst Park in South Norwood, a stadium they have been based in since 1924. The stadium is to be redeveloped to provide additional capacity and an enhanced experience for supporters.

Go for a swim at the new Waddon Leisure Centre on Purley Way, with a main pool and a learner pool. There are private member pools at Nuffield Health club in Surrey Street and Virgin Active health club in Hannibal Way, off Purley Way.

Pop in to historic Surrey Street market, dating back to the 13th century, now

main shopping centre, Whitgift, into a world class retail and leisure destination through the creation of Westfield Croydon. This luxury shopping mall will rival the best in Europe and change the face of the town centre.

What to doThere are live music gigs and small scale theatre at Matthew’s Yard, a buzzing cultural venue off Surrey Street in the town centre. The Oval Tavern close to East Croydon station also offers a fantastic regular live music programme supported by a great menu in a traditional pub setting.

There is a small studio theatre above the Spread Eagle Pub in Katharine Street and the Rise Gallery at the heart of Croydon’s Arts Quarter showing the work of artists unknown, famous and infamous. Rise opened with a show by Damien Hirst, brought Banksy to Croydon last year and most recently

Cafés, bars & pubsWhether you’re stopping for your morning coffee fix, or meeting friends for a leisurely drink, there are a host of choices at every corner.

Cafés – Smooth Bean on Dingwall Road, Crushed Bean on the High Street, Scrumpchinos in George Street, Coffee Village in Saffron Square and the Byte Café on the High Street are all cool independents not to be missed, while old favourites such as Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee and Starbucks can be found throughout the town centre.

Bars & Pubs – The Spread Eagle, The George, The Dog & Bull, Slug & Lettuce, Porter & Sorter, and Green Dragon are all hotspots in the town centre, while The Baskerville and The Treehouse are staples of the Restaurant Quarter.

Where to shopCroydon offers a vibrant shopping experience for those looking for some retail therapy. There is a variety of independent stores on offer in the Old Town and not one, but two shopping centres bring high street retail to North End in Central Croydon. You’ll find everything from House of Fraser, Debenhams, T.M.Lewin and Superdry, to Next, Marks & Spencer, Office and H&M in the heart of Croydon.

Over the next few years, the Croydon Partnership will transform Croydon’s


East Croydon has fast trains to London Bridge and Victoria, taking about 15 minutes. South Croydon is on the same line and takes a few minutes more. West Croydon also has trains to London Bridge and Victoria that take around 22 minutes, a few minutes longer from Waddon on the same line. West Croydon is also on the Over-ground with trains to Canada Water, where commuters change for Canary Wharf. Gatwick Airport is a mere 15 minutes’ train ride away, making your business and leisure trips abroad a breeze.

Culture & eventsAs Croydon undergoes its extensive £5.25 billion regeneration, significant investment is also developing Croydon’s cultural quarter, with Fairfield Halls at its heart. Opening after a £30 million refurbishment in late 2018, Fairfield Halls will open with a week-long festival celebrating young people and Fairfield’s position as the flagship cultural venue for the whole of Croydon and all its residents. Festivals, music, dance, drama will all be at the forefront of activity across the borough as well as street art to build a dynamic and exciting offer in Croydon.

For more details of upcoming events in Croydon visit: www.croydonurbanedge.com www.explorecroydon.comwww.visitlondon.com/croydon

Take little ones for a visit to the Croydon Ecology Centre to explore natural habitats, trees from around the world, and honey bees.

Why not try horse riding at the Kingswood Stables in Warlingham, sailing on South Norwood Lake or gliding in Kenley Aerodrome?

Where to stay in CroydonA variety of hotels are available to suit all budgets including Hilton Hotel, Jurys Inn Croydon, Holiday Inn Express Croydon, Croydon Park Hotel, Travelodge Croydon, Lansdowne Hotel, Hampton By Hilton, Premier Inn, Hallmark Hotel Croydon Aerodrome, and more.

Getting aroundCroydon town centre sits 10 miles due south of central London, close to the A23 London to Brighton Road, with Sutton to the west, Purley to the south, Bromley to the north-east and Thornton Heath and Streatham to the north.

Tramlink connects Wimbledon with Beckenham Junction, Elmers End and New Addington, running through Croydon, passing East Croydon and West Croydon stations. The Ampere Way stop serves the Purley Way industrial and retail parks on the western edge of Croydon, including the Ikea store.

with a Sunday Market offering a wonderful selection of artisan food, crafts and entertainment year round.Heritage sites including Croydon Minster, The Almshouses built in 1596, or visit the home of Amy Johnson’s record breaking flights at Croydon Airport Visitor Centre in Airport House, Purley Way.

Purley Way offers bowling at Tenpin or trampolining at Oxygen Freejumping, as well fun for kids of all ages at Kidspace.

Visit Shirley Windmill, one of the few surviving large windmills in Greater London built in the 1850s.

Close to open Surrey countryside, Croydon is served by golf clubs including Shirley Park in Addiscombe Road, Addington Palace in Gravel Hill, Addington Golf Club in Shirley Church Road, and Selsdon Park Hotel & Golf Club in Addington Road.

Natural CroydonCroydon offers more green space than any other borough in London. With a wealth of parks and open spaces you’ll be spoilt for choice. Historic Park Hill, Wandle Park and wide open, Lloyd Park stretches for miles, and offers a café, children’s playground, bowling green and an outdoor gym.

The Queen’s Garden is the perfect spot to top up your Vitamin D during a lunch time stroll, or perhaps a run in Park Hill?

Coombe Woods is a beautiful wood-land with picturesque gardens and manicured lawn; it is also home to the Coach House Café that offers all-day bistro fare and a charming courtyard.

Croham Hurst is a 33.6 hectare biological “site of special scientific interest” and a “site of metropolitan importance for nature conservation” in South Croydon.

Wandle Park recently reopened after a £4 million facelift that included restoration work on the River Wandle.

For an extra special day out, head over to Heathfield Farm on Gravel Hill where you can go fruit & veggie picking throughout the summer or visit their year-round farm shop.

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Croydon’s continued success and prosperity lies in the hands of its children and young people. Their future depends on the quality of the education and training provision.

qualifications. With over 200 courses available, the needs and desires of all of our young people can be met.

Apprenticeship providersCroydon College, CALAT and John Ruskin College are three of the many providers supporting the borough’s businesses to offer apprenticeships.

University educationUniversity Centre Croydon provides a degree level education at Croydon College in partnership with Sussex University and London Metropolitan University. There are courses in Business, Construction and Building Services, Early Childhood Studies, Education and HR. Croydon College’s School of Art also offers provision up to degree level.

*Application to all of Croydon’s state funded schools are made through a centralised system that can be found on the council’s website. Applications for post-16 education and training are made to the individual organisations. Further information about all of the above can be found on the council’s website.

This provision is supplemented by The BRIT School, which is a free school for 14-19 year olds. The BRIT School is a world-renowned performing arts and technology school, with many famous graduates such as Adele and Amy Winehouse.

Post-16 educationThere are 15 secondary schools with sixth forms and three colleges offering a wide range of A-levels and vocational

Early years provisionCroydon has a thriving private and council run nursery sector. Our 43 Primary Schools have nursery classes; there are also eight council-run nurseries and a huge number of private day nurseries, pre-schools and term time only providers.

Primary educationWith 86 primary schools, the borough’s young population is well served. Croydon’s primary schools are committed to working in partnership with parents/carers and each other to provide an outstanding education.

Secondary educationCroydon has 22 state secondary schools. All of them are comprehensive and the vast majority (90% in 2017) are Good or Outstanding. The provision is diverse, including single sex schools and co-ed provision; schools with a religious foundation and those with specialist facilities for sport or music.

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The success of a business can depend on its relationships with the external world. One relationship which greatly benefits both parties is between businesses and schools/colleges.

n Partner businesses with local school based on needs

n Provide opportunities that are relevant to your business and aren’t too time intensive

n A point of contact who is able to offer a supported, streamlined approach to working with education

To get involved and to engage with your local community, contact Tyrone Irish on [email protected] who will assist you in partnering with Croydon’s local schools and colleges.

What have our current business partners said?“We have always wanted to engage with the local schools but never had the time to build the relationships. Your service has made it easy for us to just go into schools and engage in a meaningful way.” Zoo Co Theatre company

“Being able to give the right people the right opportunity within the tenure of our contract is not just self rewarding, on many levels, but fundamental in terms of succession planning and the strive to ensure Croydon is a key and developing borough of London.” Axis

How can you get involved?There are many simple and easy ways in which you can get involved, for example:

n Inspirational talksn Routes into careers talksn Attend school/college based

careers fairsn Attend lessons that focus on areas

of expertisen Sponsor school competitionsn Work experiencen Apprenticeshipsn Mock interviewsn Employability skills workshops such

as: CV prep and interview skillsn Business toursn Staff training/curriculum support

How can Croydon council support you?n Brokering relationship between

employer and schooln Support in developing school

engagement strategyn Source and match schools to

businesses based on upcoming event requirements and suitability of business

n Promote opportunities from your business to local schools and colleges

With the support of Croydon council we can support your business in achieving its CSR goals by brokering relationships with your business and our local schools and colleges. This in turn will reflect well on your company’s brand, creating opportunities for positive PR and building a strong standing in your local community.

Main benefits for businessesn An effective way to deliver your

CSR strategy and raise your company’s profile

n Demonstrate your commitment to your local community and be able to clearly define your contribution

n Staff practise leadership, facilitation and coaching skills

n Boost the confidence and performance of your staff

n Give your staff a new challenge in a fresh and exciting environment

n Raise staff motivation and job satisfaction by giving them another outlet to try new skills and to work in new environments

n Develop staff skills such as public speaking, confidence building, communication and presentation skills

n Increase your reach to the next generation of customers and employees

n Raise the profile of your business with schools and increase visibility in the community

Working with SchoolsHelping you to influence your future workforce


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Croydon Tech

Croydon is championing tech business, skills and opportunities across South London.

Yallah Coffee comes freshly roasted from a barn in the midst of Cornwall’s rural wilds!

A 3D printing station is available to anyone in the borough who wants to use the machine, for free.

The very large events space is available to rent and hosts the South by South Tech Meetup group on a regular basis to enable local tech businesses to network with Francois and many of the other members resident in the building. A monthly free-desk-for-a-day open house for prospective TMRW members happens the last Thursday of every month and is bookable via their website.

grew from a team of nine employees to over 30, tripled our revenues and scaled up!” says Mick Robbins, CEO, Connected Space

Carl Holloway, CEO, Rotaready says, “TMRW is everything our drab old Regus office was not. Fresh, lively, motivating and full of super-friendly, like-minded people. We feel liberated.”

TMRW also features the vegan café, Byte, where local Croydonites can often be found. Awarded “Best independent café” and “Best café to work from” the menu features daily changing hot dishes, a variety of salads and a range of tempting desserts. The very popular

TMRWTMRW is Croydon’s newest and largest office workspace and home to some of the fastest scaling tech businesses in South London. From a single desk to an office for twenty, TMRW aims to suit both small and growing businesses. Founded by Francois Mazoudier, a serial entrepreneur, his aim is not just to provide a desk but also to help tech businesses to thrive. He says, “We support our members to scale and provide learning opportunities, resources, and access to the network a growing startup needs. From a personal point of view, I can help with funding, staffing and growing companies on site.” With his 20+ years of experience working in technology, he’s in a great position to be able to help TMRW based businesses get off to the best possible start.

“We left a WeWork in Spitalfields in June 2016 as start-up and never looked back. At TMRW our company

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support offerings designed to help technology- and knowledge-based enterprises become profitable, sustainable and ultimately, scalable.

NetworksSussex Innovation facilitates relation-ships with a trusted network to help advise and support its members:

n Pitching sessions, seed and early-stage investor meet-ups

n Market insight interviews with corporates and public bodies

n Access to world-leading academic research via the University of Sussex

n Partnerships with international innovation organisations and government support agencies

n Mentoring from successful entrepre-neurs with vast experience to share, and a community of like-minded business owners

“It’s a really supportive and down-to-earth place – you can get on with everyone here.” – Jon Ostler, CEO, Finder UK

Sussex Innovation CroydonSussex Innovation Croydon occupies two floors of the iconic One Croydon building, in the heart of the borough’s booming business district and seconds away from East Croydon station. The hub features a large, open plan collaborative space, office space for more than 30 tenant companies, and a range of hotdesk and co-working offerings.

The hub opened in 2015 as part of Sussex Innovation, a business incubation network for entrepreneurs, start-ups, growing companies and corporate and academic innovators, owned by the University of Sussex and founded in 1996. The network offers a range of

Meeting rooms and boardrooms can be booked by the hour and come equipped with everything you need for maximum productivity.

Francois says, “There’s no such thing as an ‘ordinary’ day at TMRW. Every day is different and brings new challenges. From working with a startup stuck on how to monetise their offering to walking a prospective member around the building to running a networking event. It’s what I love about being here – the constant variety and bringing two decades of experience to this place and watching what happens.”

Visit tmrw.co to find out more and book to attend an open day.

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Strategic SupportA dedicated in-house support team has experience running businesses across a range of different industries, and offer strategic advice built around:

n Raising ambitionn Developing business modelsn Building management teamsn Customer and market insightn Branding, positioning and messaging

“The Sussex Innovation team delivered an invaluable piece of research that has

been very well received and positioned Uniqodo as the authority in our space. It would have been impossible without them.” - David Hall, co-founder, Uniqodo

Practical SupportBusiness support adapts to suit the needs and budget of the entrepreneur, offering an informal sounding board and help with everything from writing content to making sales calls. The Catalyst team of mentored students and graduates provides a flexible and cost-effective staffing resource

on a project-by-project basis. Practical support offerings include:

n Admin, legal and tax processes n Accounts and payroll processesn Desk-based research n Sales and lead generationn PR and communicationsn HR and operational support

“I’m always going to reach out to Sussex Innovation as I know I’m always going to get really experienced people who are available straight away.” – Mark Hla, co-founder, Thrivemap


Croydon council is passionate about its business community and provides a range of services and signposting that help, businesses start, develop and grow.

Supporting Your Business

A more recent and successful applicant to the fund has been Return2Play, a south Croydon based company. With the dangers of head injuries a hot topic in sport, Return2Play is leading the way in providing professional care via an online concussion management portal. The company was formed by two former Whitgift school pupils to provide a pathway for grassroots rugby players who had suffered concussion, to make a safe return to the sport and avoid long-term damage.

With the support of the Croydon Enterprise Loan Fund to launch the

Successful recipients include businesses such as Forgetmenot Adult Centre Ltd, a day centre situated in Addiscombe, for adults with learning disabilities. They provide daily activities and workshops to encourage them to develop educational and social skills that will help improve their independence. They operate from a scout hut that, with the financial support of the Croydon Enterprise Loan Fund, has been refurbished and has a new kitchen, disabled toilets and new heating all of which help the day centre as well as the wider community.

Helping you to access finance Croydon Enterprise Loan FundThe Croydon Enterprise Loan Fund is an enterprise growth programme designed to support businesses in Croydon which have not been able to access or secure conventional finance for their business. Croydon, with its vibrant economy and exciting times to come, is unique amongst the London boroughs, in that it has been operating its own fund dedicated to supporting Croydon based businesses.

The Croydon Enterprise Loan Fund, a Croydon council-led initiative, has spent more than a decade supporting businesses across the borough.

In 2007 Croydon council established a £1 million business loan fund to invest in local business start-ups and growth businesses. Over a decade later, that initial £1 million investment has been re-cycled to the tune of £3.1 million – with over 300 local businesses having received loans ranging from £1,000 to £50,000 – bringing significant and much needed economic benefit to the Croydon economy as well as safeguarding and creating significant numbers of jobs.

Return2Play is leading the way in providing professional care

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traineeships and work experience placements. As a result of long-term relationships with various partners, Croydon Works has established itself as the go-to partner for recruitment.

Don’t take our word for it though, this is what our partners have to say:

“Croydon Works is keen to help “harder to reach” job seekers find employment or better job opportunities and has taken on that objective with commitment and enthusiasm, providing those local to Croydon with opportunities to join in. The ‘Employability Fair’ back in the summer was an ideal opportunity for Gatwick Airport to engage with the Croydon job seeking audience about the Airport’s five-year referencing requirements. Croydon Works has been an energetic promoter of Gatwick Airport jobs and encouraging candidates to get their five-year history (education, employment and any unemployment) details together.”

Lisa (Recruitment Manager) at Gatwick Airport Ltd

“Boxpark appointed Croydon Works to help organise a recruitment fair on site. The core focus was to provide an opportunity for Croydon residents to be given an opportunity to apply for jobs at Boxpark. Despite only providing two weeks’ notice Croydon Works were able to effectively manage and run the event and provided help on the day. We had a total of 130 attendees and a total of 55 job roles

to find sustainable, quality jobs locally. This innovative job-brokerage service is delivered by the council in partnership with Croydon College and the Department for Work and Pensions.

More than 23,000 jobs will be created in Croydon over the next five to seven years as a result of the billions of pounds of investment in regeneration that is currently under way. Those jobs are in addition to others in the immediate travel-to-work area as far as, and including, Gatwick.

The service works to support the council’s Croydon Promise – Growth for All, the commitment to residents, investors, developers and businesses that it will do all it can to deliver growth that is inclusive and sustainable for everybody. The commitment promises to support Croydon residents, young and old, into employment, and to raise their skills so that they can access the new jobs being created across the borough.

For the borough’s employers, Croydon Works provides a free-to-use, professional recruitment service, offering tailored training, pre-screened candidates and recruitment events, to ensure that employers can find the staff they need locally. This is completely free and bespoke to each individual employer – a wonderful benefit to our business community.

Working on mid to senior positions across all sectors, Croydon Works has a history of offering quality support with direct recruitment, apprenticeships,

business in the summer of 2016, Return2Play has quickly grown to incorporate all sports and participants from schools and clubs across the country right up to the professional game.

The Croydon Enterprise Loan Fund and its partners, Enterprise for London, offer expert practical support to help businesses get ready to apply for finance. For more information visit: www.croydonloanfund.co.uk or call 08456 099 911.

Helping you find premisesCroydon Urban EdgeOur Inward Investment team, branded as Croydon Urban Edge, is a dedicated premises and property business support service designed to help businesses establish, relocate or expand in Croydon. The team supports organisations with the search for new premises, helping to find the most suitable location for your business. The Croydon Urban Edge concierge package provides a dedicated, customer-focused business account manager from initial enquiry right through to starting business operation, helping to make this process as seamless as possible.

For more information and the latest news on regeneration and development in Croydon please visit www.croydonurbanedge.com

Helping you recruit the right peopleCroydon Works – Finding the best local people for the job!Getting people into work and ensuring the success of Croydon’s bright future are the principle aims of Croydon Works, a free job-matching service.

Croydon Works is designed to provide Croydon employers with job-ready local candidates, and provide residents with the support and training they need

http://www.croydonloanfund.co.uk/



If you have any questions or would like to find out more about having apprentices join your business, please contact Tomi Moronkola (Employment Pathways Coordinator) on [email protected]

Helping you with your corporate social responsibilityGood Employerwww.goodemployercroydon.com

Are you a good employer? Good Employer Croydon is a free business accreditation scheme and network giving recognition to organisations demonstrating exemplary good employer practices. Businesses can share knowledge, learn best practice and help create good local economic growth.

Benefits include:n Up to 100% business rates relief n Exclusive invitations to events for

accredited organisations n Increased brand awareness and

promotion n Learn best practice and share

knowledge and experiencen Networking opportunities n Making new contacts with potential

customers and suppliers n Employment support and trainingn Business support

To become accredited and join the Good Employer Croydon Network, interested organisations need to meet the principles of the Good Employer Croydon Charter:

Hear from a manager: “As the manager of Croydon Works, I have a deep understanding of the needs and wants of local businesses across a wide range of sectors. I have seen for myself the many benefits apprentices bring to the organisations they work in and having a team apprentice has given me first-hand insight into the many ways an apprentice can be an invaluable and rewarding investment.”

Adhnan Ahmed, Croydon Works Manager (Croydon council’s Recruitment Service).

Benefits include:n Increased:

3 Productivity – apprentices are quick learners and are keen to contribute to your business objectives

3 Innovation – apprentices bring new ideas and a fresh perspective

3 Adaptability – apprentices are open to new ways of working and taking on a wide range of tasks

3 Staff morale – apprentices’ enthusiasm is contagious

Creating apprenticeship placements also gives you the opportunity to change someone’s life because growing your own talent means you’ll also see your apprentice(s) develop personally and professionally.

Hear from an apprentice:

“I’ve learnt so much since starting and it’s helped me become a lot more confident in my abilities, while teaching me what qualities employers look for when recruiting so I can build and develop on them. I can definitely say this has helped kick start my career, but it’s also helped me understand this sector in ways I never could have, if I hadn’t worked here. I see myself building a career here and am excited to see what the future holds.”

Emily Colwill, 19.

were filled. The tenants on site were really pleased and Croydon Works even provided two training courses, one on Food Hygiene run by Amicus Horizon and the other on hospitality. The team at Croydon Works were professional and friendly and joy to work with. We would highly recommend them and look forward to working with them again tin the future.”

Agee (Retail Director) at Boxpark

For residents we offer tailored employment support to help overcome their barriers and match them to suitable jobs. Having been out of work for months and struggling to find work in her preferred industry, photography, Hazel contacted Croydon Works to see if they could help, she was put in touch with Croydon Works officer Humberto who specialises in retail, customer service and business support. Having made contact with Snappy Snaps he quickly identified it was a great stepping stone for Hazel and arranged to get her in for an interview.

Hazel says:

“Humberto helped to improve my CV and find this job. I’m super grateful. He knew what I was looking for and made it happen. And the fact that I didn’t have to pay for the service just adds to it for me and my employer.”

Helping you make sense of apprenticeships ApprenticeshipsAre you looking to boost your business’ productivity levels and grow your own talent? Do you want to recruit staff who are loyal, enthusiastic and will give 100% to your company? Yes? Then apprentices are what you need.

Apprenticeships make business sense, and at Croydon council, we provide an apprenticeship information and guidance service that is tailored to the needs of your business. We’ll make sure you have everything you need to make informed decisions so you can create the types of opportunities that will benefit you as an employer, no matter the size of your business or the sector you’re in.

Pay FairPay the London

Living Wage

Employ CroydonCreating employment and training opportunities for

Croydon residents

Buy CroydonInvest in Croydon’s supply

chain and businesses

Be BestImplement best practice

across equality and diversity, staff development

and wellbeing and environmental sustainability


http://www.goodemployercroydon.com/

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Croydon Voluntary Actionwww.cvalive.org.uk The Enterprise Hub is located within and managed by the CVA and provides access to a drop in clinic for free information, advice and guidance on improving business trade, starting a business or gaining employment.

Enterprise for Londonwww.enterpriseforlondon.comEnterprise for London exists to create the most suitable environment for individuals to unlock their potential and contribute to economic development of Greater London. It is an enterprise organisation, supporting London businesses to start and grow through the provision of independent, tailored advice and training.

South London Exportwww.southlondonexport.org.uk South London Export supports and mentors business so that they increase their markets by trading internationally.

Rangewellwww.rangewell.com Rangewell helps businesses and their professional advisors find, compare and apply for business finance through a fully comprehensive, totally independent and free-to-use online platform. With over 270 business lenders and thousands of products on the platform, Rangewell gives you access to business finance that meets your unique needs.

South East London Business Network www.selondonbusinessnetwork.co.uk SELBN encourages business people to meet and collaborate through online and face to face networking.

If you would like to talk to your council about your business needs please do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected]

Coast to Capital Growth Hubwww.c2cbusiness.org.ukFree and impartial support, bringing you all the help your Coast to Capital based business needs to achieve your growth goals.

The London Growth Hubwww.growthhub.londonThe London Growth Hub brings together the capital’s vast business support offer into a single online resource. The site also brings you closer to other businesses through our online forum and case studies that show how businesses like you have been supported to start up and grow.

Sussex Innovation Centrewww.sinc.co.uk Sussex Innovation Centre help start-ups, scale-ups and corporate innovation projects to succeed with confidence. They provide a range of support services, access to professional networks, and affordable, serviced office space for those who need a base.

Federation of Small Businesseswww.fsb.org.uk/regions/surrey-west- sussex/branches/croydon Federation of Small Businesses provide a range of services including advice, financial expertise, support and a powerful voice in government.

Shaking Handswww.shakinghands.co.uk Shaking Hands is providing a platform for small-medium businesses to stay updated, stay in the know, share their expertise, minimise overheads, get well connected locally, and optimise the smooth-running of their business.

The Croydon Business Hubwww.croydonbusinesshub.co.ukThe Croydon Business Hub offers advice and assistance to pre-start up and start up businesses. Offering one time and ongoing support, to help a business go from planning to profitable operating.

TMRW Hubwww.tmrw.co Co-working and office space for Tech in South London.

Pay FairPaying the London Living Wage makes a positive difference to people’s lives. Organisations paying the London Living Wage have reported a reduction in staff absence and turnover as well as improvements in productivity and stronger corporate reputation.

Employ Croydon Providing sustainable opportunities for jobs and training in partnership with Croydon Works.

Buy CroydonInvesting in local economic growth by using Croydon suppliers and supply chains.

Be BestPromoting best practice in workplace equality, diversity and inclusion, supporting staff health, wellbeing and development and being environmentally conscious.

Long term Good Employer approaches will support retention and productivity of staff and develop a motivated team. Come and be part of the network to make Croydon a place that is good to work, live and trade in.

Useful Contacts Croydon council works in collaboration with business membership and support services that provide a variety of opportunities for our local business community, in order to support and develop growth for our community.

StartUp Croydonwww.startupcroydon.co.uk StartUp Croydon provide an invaluable 3-day business course to help you set up your new business from setting up your company in the most tax efficient way to Marketing and HR. They also offer mentoring and serviced offices.

London Chamber of Commerce – Croydon Branchwww.londonchamber.co.uk/services/branches-and-affiliates/croydon-cham-ber-of-commerceEmail: [email protected]: 020 7556 2390Opens the door to new business opportunities by providing networking, training and marketing opportunities.

http://www.cvalive.org.uk/

http://www.enterpriseforlondon.com/

http://www.southlondonexport.org.uk/

http://www.rangewell.com/

http://www.selondonbusinessnetwork.co.uk/


http://www.c2cbusiness.org.uk/

http://www.growthhub.london/

http://www.sinc.co.uk/

http://www.fsb.org.uk/regions/surrey-west-

http://www.shakinghands.co.uk/

http://www.croydonbusinesshub.co.uk/

http://www.tmrw.co/

http://www.startupcroydon.co.uk/

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We understand that working with local businesses is key to maximising the positive outcomes that we achieve through our commercial activity. We are keen to increase the number of local suppliers the council and our partners work with.

Spending public money is regulated by legislation from Government and the European Union, but Croydon has also made a clear commitment to ensure everything that we buy generates as much local value and business growth as possible.

There are key policies and principles that govern the way Croydon council does business. The page overleaf sets

out the council’s approach to procuring services, works and goods, and provides some useful information for suppliers wanting to work with the council.

Council’s buying thresholds Depending on the service that Croydon council intends to purchase from any supplier, there are four specific thresholds operated by Croydon. The table overleaf

How to do business with the council

shows the procedures and approval process for the council’s tendering and request for quotation activities.

Council’s Tender & Contracts Regulations provide further detail and set out the council’s procurement principles. For the link to the the most up to date version of council’s Tender & Contracts Regulations visit: www.croydon.gov.uk/business/tenders/

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Procedures and approval process for the council’s tendering and request for quotation activities

TotalArregatedValue

Under £5,000

£5,000 up to £25,000

£25,000 to below £100,000

Above £100,000

Procedure

One written quote required but preferable to have more

Invite a minimum of three quotes (one local)

Formal Tendering via an e-sourcing portal or if justified, then the invitation of quotations (as row above) can be adopted

Formal Tendering via an e-sourcing portal. Depending upon value, tendering processes will be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Public Contract Regulations 2015

ApprovalRoute

Under the Scheme of Financial Delegation



The procurement strategy is to be approved by Commissioning and Contracts Board (less than £5m) or Cabinet (more than £5m).

Essential Requirement

The selected quote must represent best value for money.

The selected quote must represent best value for money. The tender opportunity does not need to be formally advertised but officers may do so using the council’s public website and the government supplier portal Contracts Finder website. Procurement at this value is more likely to involve an informal process of request for quotations (Quick Quotes); Officers must, if interest and numbers allow, invite a minimum of 3 quotations which is to include at least 1 local provider.

Formal tendering preferred using the content of these Regulations as best practice. If tendering is not adopted then an audit trail of the reasons why not must be kept. If advertised – tenders and quotes above £25,000 must be published on the council website and Contracts Finder. A minimum of 3 quotations / tenders should be sought.

No procurement to begin without prior approval of Commissioning and Contracts Board and where appropriate Cabinet.Contract award: less than £500k - Director of Commissioning & Procurement. between £500k and £5m - nominated Cabinet Membermore than £5m - Cabinet


Other places to find out about council’s business opportunities To find further information on council’s Procurement, Contracts and Tenders visit www.croydon.gov.uk/business/tenders but to tender for any opportunities you will need to be registered on the London Tenders Portal.

For some minor building works contracts we use Constructionline to select suitable suppliers, so it is advised that you also register with Constructionline. www.constructionline.co.uk

Commissioning and working with third sector and Small businessesThe council is committed to supporting the local SME and third sector in Croydon as we truly value the role played by these organisations in building a thriving local economy and creating a real sense of community.

We understand that meeting the requirements of a commissioning exercise can be demanding and, for smaller organisations with limited capacity, it can at times feel as if there are unnecessary barriers to participation.

This is why we have made a commitment to working with local voluntary and community organisations, charities, social enterprises and small businesses to help them better understand our commissioning approach and develop the skills and resources necessary to meet the requirements of a commissioning process.

Some of the ways we aim to help our local providers to successfully compete is running targeted commissioning support sessions, engagement exercises or events that introduce large council contractors to the local market. Those aim to help familiarise local organisations with buying processes and standards and to promote existing opportunities.

n the primary account holder can add/create other user accounts and specify their role, choosing if they can apply for opportunities on behalf of the organisation or simply monitor and input information on opportunities and contracts

n additional contacts can be added to an account, but these will simply relate to receiving notifications relating to opportunities relevant to the organisation

Council tender opportunities are advertised and managed through the London Tenders Portal because using the portal enables us to ensure everybody receives the same information about opportunities and clarifications, at the same time. It also means that it is easier for suppliers to do business with the council as it eliminates repetitiveness by allowing bidders to save their details on the site and reuse basic information for future bids.

The council uses the London Tenders Portal to undertake formal tendering but also intends to use it to get quotes from providers for low value spend. Therefore we advise all potential providers interested in council’s opportunities to sign up to the portal. On occasions we also advertise Market Warming Events on the portal.

If you have any difficulties with registering on the portal or want to know more about the portal, please go to https://procontract.due-north.com/ or email [email protected]

Quick Quotes - low value spendThe council is piloting and beginning to roll out purchasing for contracts with a value of more than £5,000 and less than £25,000 through the London Tenders Portal, using Quick Quote functionality.

Quick Quotes are used for lower value contracts and enabling this functionality means that once suppliers register on the London Tenders portal, they will have the opportunity to provide the council with quotes through a simplified bidding process. Council staff will have to select at least one local supplier for every opportunity we put through the portal, meaning local suppliers will have the chance to bid for all the goods and services the council buys.

Accessing council’s business opportunitiesTo take part in any tender from Croydon council and to be able to express an interest in a contract opportunity, first you must register on the London Tenders Portal with details of yourself and also the company that you work for. www.londontenders.org

Registering for an account with the London Tenders Portal is free and easy, and will also ensure that the council is aware of your business’ interest in becoming a supplier. Numerous London Boroughs and organisations also use the London Tenders Portal and registering will ensure that you receive notifications of any relevant opportunity.

London Tenders PortalBelow are the key steps to consider when registering for London Tenders Portal:

n The entire process is completely free of charge to access and be a part of

n when registering for the first time, you will be the primary account holder for your organisation if it’s not registered on the Portal yet

n the only mandatory information to provide is marked by*

n the email address that you will use will be where all notifications of new opportunities will be received, so consider using a generic email address of the organisation so that more than one employee can have sight of it and ensure no relevant opportunity is missed in your absence

n make sure you select all relevant categories (CPV codes) to your organization (if you are unsure, it’s still possible to select more categories later), as your selection will define what opportunities you are notified about

n in the area notifications screen, you can select a specific council such as ours, or a wider region if your business covers an area wider than one specific borough

http://www.croydon.gov.uk/business/tenders

http://www.constructionline.co.uk/


http://www.londontenders.org/

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Third sector organisations, charities and social enterprises often have elements of social value hard-wired in them which can give them a competitive advantage when social value is assessed as part of a bid.

Useful links and further information:For most up to date information on how to do business with the council visit:Procurement, Contracts and Tenders information page: https://www.croydon.gov.uk/business/tenders/Value Croydon: http://valuecroydon.com/

USEFUL WEB SITES

www.londontenders.org

www.constructionline.co.uk

www.gov.uk/contracts-finder

www.competefor.com

www.gov.uk/tendering-for-public- sector-contracts

Value Croydon – generating added benefits through commissioning www.valuecroydon.com

At its core, Value Croydon focuses on how the council engages with the local market and contractors to set up services and procure goods and works in a way that not only meets the needs and delivers core outcomes, but also produces added social, economic and environmental benefits to Croydon’s communities. Croydon council is keen to work with suppliers and providers that deliver services in a way that adds benefits for our communities. When you become a supplier it is crucial that you take account of local priorities and are open to helping the council to positively contribute to Croydon’s growth and sustainability.

https://www.croydon.gov.uk/business/

http://valuecroydon.com/

http://www.londontenders.org/

http://www.constructionline.co.uk/

http://www.gov.uk/contracts-finder

http://www.competefor.com/

http://www.gov.uk/tendering-for-public-

http://www.valuecroydon.com/


Just Be Croydon is a website for all Croydon residents and businesses. It has been designed to help you take positive steps towards becoming a happier and healthier YOU.

Live Well - Just BeHelping You Create a Healthy Happy Workforce

CASE STUDY

Karen, 53 found the JustBe website through a workplace promotion. She already had many positive health behaviours; regular gym classes, at least 5 portions of fruit and veg a day and she was a non-smoker. Her main motivation to joining the Just Live Well programme was to lose weight, improve her relationship with food and improve her mental wellbeing. During her initial appointment she and her Live Well Advisor discussed her history of dieting, the emotional connection she had with food and how this impacted her mental wellbeing. Together they explored her food triggers and the foods that she reached for at low moments such as crisps and cakes. Through motivational interviewing with the Advisor, healthy alternatives were discussed and an action plan was agreed which included Karen keeping a “food and mood diary” to help her identify what were her triggers that had her reaching for less than healthy foods.

At her 6 week drop-in session Karen had already seen a decrease in her weight and had a greater awareness around her food & mood triggers - she had also started to increase her walking and said she felt she was heading in the right direction.

When Karen came back for her 3 month follow up appointment she had lost an impressive 10kg and had even signed up for a lengthy walk for charity to keep up with her good work. She was delighted to see an increase in her mental wellbeing score and stated that she felt more positive than she did at the beginning of her journey. To continue on her weight loss and wellbeing journey she has set further weight loss goals and adding more variation to her keep fit classes to keep her interest. We look forward to seeing her results at her 6-month appointment.

Big steps or little steps, we believe everyone can make small changes with a little bit of help and support. We have selected the best tools to help you make a change, from losing weight, getting more active and stopping smoking to drinking less, sleeping better and feeling happier. There are apps, podcasts, expert advice, videos, diet plans and exercise routes to help you get started. This is information on local services and a range of resources that will support you in making changes to your lifestyle.

You can assess your health right now using our Health MOT. We will help you to identify lifestyle changes and put you in touch with the right tools - or people who can help you make a change.

For some residents there is also a 12-month face to face support service called Just Live Well. To find out if you are eligible for this service you can take the Health MOT found on the website. This can be found on the top right hand side of each page.

If you have any problems accessing the website or would just like a chat with one of the Advisors you can find them at one of our weekly Health Hubs across the borough.

Visit the website and learn more on how to take the steps to a healthier YOU www.justbecroydon.org

http://www.justbecroydon.org/

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Target your training with CALAT.Are you not sure what training would best suit your workforce or where to go for a bespoke training package?

CALAT offers a free review and analysis to help your business identify its training needs.

We can then go on to deliver tailor made training packages delivered on site or at any of our well-equipped centres by experienced professionals.

For more information contact [email protected]

CALAT is the home of Adult Education and Training in Croydon and has been proudly delivering for over 70 years.

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Co-educational prep school andnursery for girls and boys aged 2-11.

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Education with Character

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A thriving independent school in Wallington for boys and girls aged 3-11

OPEN MORNINGS

Saturday 13th October 2018 10:00 – 12:00

Thursday 8th November 2018 10:30 – 11:30

Saturday 2nd March 2019 10:00 – 12:00

Saturday 18th May 2019 10:00 – 12:00

Join us for a guided tour of the school, ask ques�ons and talk to children, staff and the Headmaster about life at our friendly and successful school.

If you are unable to come to an Open Morning, there are many other opportuni�esto visit Collingwood School. See our website for more informa�on.

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Come along and find out more at our Open Mornings

We look forward to meeting you!

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Prep school located in Purley and South Croydon for Girls and Boys aged 2-13

At Cumnor House Nursery, Boys’ and Girls’ Schools, we pride ourselves on encouraging a genuine love for learning. We challenge our children to aspire to high academic standards, and we are very proud of our record of scholarship and examination success to leading HMC schools, the Whitgift Foundation Schools and local grammar schools.

Now accepting applications for September 2019.

Contact [email protected] 020 8 645 2614 cumnorhouse.com



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• Wealth Management

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• Defined Benefit & Final Salary Pensions

• Inheritance Tax Planning & Trusts

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The majority of our 120 staff team live in the London Borough of Croydon.

We are proud to be part of Croydon.

www.eldonhousing.org

Established in 1981, we specialise in the provision of supported housing for older people and provide Facilities Management Services to Croydon

Council’s three Homes for the Future Residential Care Homes & Day Centres.

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Office 020 3701 3884 Mobile 07768 212029Email [email protected] Stafford Road, Croydon, Surrey CR0 4NH

Croydon Construction Co LtdBuIlding & Maintenance Contractors

Extensions • Conversions • Refurbishmentsccc

www.trustmark.org.uk


http://www.wottonwealth.co.uk/

http://www.eldonhousing.org/


http://www.croydonconstruction.co.uk/

http://www.trustmark.org.uk/

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The Croydon Partnership is investing £1.4bn to redevelop the retail centre of Croydondelivering a new high quality shopping, dining and entertainment destination incorporating over 300 shops, restaurants and cafés. The development will create up to 7,000 new jobs and

continue to stimulate the ongoing wider regeneration of the town.

@croydonpartners www.thecroydonpartnership.com


http://www.startupcroydon.co.uk/

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Call the local property experts on 020 8688 8565 or visit croydon.martinco.com for your FREE valuation report.

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A leading independent co-educational day and boarding school offering high academic standards, excellent pastoral care and a wide extra-curricular programme within a supportive Christian environment.

Co-education Juniors 3 – 11, Seniors 11 – 16, Sixth Form 16 - 18

Perry Street, Chislehurst, Kent BR7 6LR T: 020 8467 0256 www.farringtons.org.uk

Farringtons...Creating a culture of high expectations

FARRINGTONSSCHOOL

http://www.farringtons.org.uk/

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Bishop Challoner SchoolShortlands

A Catholic Independent School for Girls & Boys 3 -18 years

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Recycle your publications. It’s good news for everyone.

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Recycle your publication and in seven days it could be a newspaper.

http://www.recyclenow.com/

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D.D. PENNYINTERIOR/EXTERIOR REFURBISHMENTSPECIALISTS

93 Falconwood RoadCroydon, Surrey CR0 9BFt: 0208 405 9050mob: 07931 727 607

It’s a web-app for your mobile phone, tablet or desktop

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Designer’s note: We have used the same style and logo for the advert as the artwork sent for the advert placed in the East Sussex Official Guide.

www.gatwickairport.com

The airport grew by 3.2 million passengers in 2016/17 (up 8% compared to 2015/16), increasing its share of the London market to 26.4%, against a background of strong competition from other London airports, which collectively added 5.1 million passengers.

Gatwick Airport is an important focus for the South East region’s economic activity and is a major employment site, generating around 24,000 direct on-airport jobs and a further 12,000 airport related jobs in the local area, including Croydon. The airport’s GDP impact in the Gatwick Diamond rises to £2.3bn, when including its supply chain activity, and the wages that its staff (and suppliers’ staff) spend in the wider consumer economy.

The airport-related supply chain also plays an important role in the economic success of the region and Gatwick Airport currently spends around a third of its total procurement spend (£139.4m) with businesses in the local area. Gatwick is involved in a range of activities to support the local economy and local businesses in Croydon, including sponsorship of the Ikea hosted 'Big Breakfast' networking events, the annual Croydon Business Excellence Awards as well as being members of Develop Croydon.

The airport has excellent public transport links including the Gatwick Express. It’s just 14 minutes from East Croydon by train, half an hour to London and half an hour to the south coast.

Gatwick Airport reached a record 45 million passengers in a year for the first time in June 2017 and now offers direct routes to more than 60 long haul destinations across the globe.

http://www.gatwickairport.com/

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