Enterprising Horsham

12/06/2026

Book a stand at the 2026 Horsham District Jobs and Skills Fair! 🎯

The Jobs and Skills Fair gives employers of all sizes the opportunity to meet hundreds of local jobseekers to fill their recruitment needs.

The fair will be hosted on Wednesday 30th September from 3:30pm to 7:30pm at the Drill Hall Horsham.

If you would like to request a stand, please fill in the online registration form below by Friday 17 July 👇

08/06/2026

If you are a young business owner aged 16-30 you could take part in the Horsham Young Traders Market competition this June! 🛍️

The national competition gives young traders the opportunity to build their business, gain exposure and meet fellow traders. Winners can progress to the London and South East Regional Final, with the goal of reaching the National Final and the chance to win Young Trader of the Year 2026. 🌟

Horsham town centre's Young Traders Market takes place Sunday 28 June 2026, 10am to 4pm on West Street. A gazebo and table are provided to those who take part.

Apply now via the link below 👇

Come along and support talented young entrepreneurs who will be competing to be 2026’s national Young Market Trader of the Year in Horsham town centre on Sunday 28 June from 10am to 4pm!

Open to all young fledgling traders under the age of 30, Horsham’s competition winner will be determined by a panel of judges on the day.

From handmade jewellery, bespoke woodwork and nature inspired art to chutney and jams, the event is expected to welcome a variety of young traders competing to be the winner of this local heat.

Read more at: https://orlo.uk/ZSVhf

Join Facebook event: https://orlo.uk/gBYTf

04/06/2026

We were delighted to speak with staff at London Gatwick today about our Arun Valley Railway Line project, as part of their Sustainable Travel Week 🚆

The award-winning podcast series and short films showcase attractions, walks and community activities that visitors can easily reach by train along the Arun Valley line from Gatwick, through Horsham District, to Bognor Regis.

This was a great opportunity to promote Horsham District and surrounding areas, alongside Southeast Communities Rail Partnership CIC and Arun District Council.

Thank you to London Gatwick for having us and all the staff who visited our stand!

Find out more about the Arun Valley Line Project via the link below 👇

Whistlestop Arts

03/06/2026

This UK Small Business Week, support your local businesses. 🛍️

This national campaign is run between 1st-7th June to boost the economy, celebrate independent businesses and encourage the public to actively support small businesses by shopping locally.

Want to support small businesses? Here’s some ways you can do so ⬇️

Like their posts.
Save their content.
Share something they’ve created.
Leave a review.
Recommend them to a friend.
Comment something kind.
Sign up to their newsletter.
Tag them when you use their product.
Celebrate their wins.
Visit their website.
Give helpful feedback.
Show up to their events.
& when you can - BUY FROM THEM! 🛍️

Because every order, every click, every kind word… it all helps a small business keep going in a noisy world. 🙌🏼

02/06/2026

It's Community Rail Week and we're celebrating by promoting the fantastic communities that support the Arun Valley Railway Line and our local visitor economy 🚆

Get your business involved in supporting community rail. Find out more on the Community Rail Network website, linked below 👇

Southeast Communities Rail Partnership CIC

01/06/2026

This Volunteering week consider how your business could benefit from Trustee opportunities at local charities. 👥

Trustees collectively decide how an organisation is run and keep them on track to achieve their aims. Becoming a charity trustee could be very rewarding for your business and give you the chance to:
🟣 Demonstrate value driven leadership
🟣 Expand your professional network
🟣Build a strong business reputation
🟣Gain local insights and an understanding of the voluntary sector

There are a variety of local organisations who are looking to recruit trustees. You can find out what trustee roles are available below. 👇



Horsham District Voluntary Sector Support

29/05/2026

Have your say to help shape the next round of Business Training Programme workshops for 2026-2027. 🚀

Horsham District Council’s Business Training programme is a series of exciting workshops which provide businesses with the opportunity to develop a variety of skills and learn best practices.

Within the last four years of the programme there were:
🕓 485.5 Hours of training offered
👥 626 Total attendees
🧑‍💼 466 Individuals attending different workshops overall
🏢 456 Businesses who took part

Complete our short survey to share your business training needs. Suggested topics are based on feedback from local businesses below. 👇

West Sussex Growth Hub

28/05/2026

We were pleased to visit highway experts Eurovia and Ringway at their office in Horsham recently 🏢

The visit is part of our engagement programme with businesses within the district that help to create, maintain, and promote a prosperous community and local economy.

Horsham District Council’s Enterprising Horsham team, joined by Cabinet Member for Enterprise and Property Cllr Jonathan Taylor, visited Eurovia and Ringway’s office in Horsham, to learn more about the company’s role in supporting regional and national infrastructure.

Read more about the visit via the Council website, the link is in the comments below

27/05/2026

Recruit new staff and boost your business exposure through our Horsham District Jobs & Skills Fair! 🎯

Our form is open to request a stand for our popular Jobs & Skills Fair, taking place Wednesday 30th September 2026, 3:30pm to 7:30pm at Horsham's Drill Hall.

By taking part in our fair, companies of all sizes across a variety of business sectors will have the opportunity to:
✅ Attract new talent to support your recruitment needs, meeting hundreds of local jobseekers
✅ Access some excellent publicity and exposure for your business, in the lead up to and during the event
✅ Network with other local businesses and training providers

Find out more and express your interest in having a stand below by Friday 17th July. 👇

26/05/2026

Are you aged 16-30, an existing market trader or interested in testing market trading for the first time?

Get involved in Horsham’s local heat of the national Young Traders Market competition this June!

Sarah Griffin of Gardentojar won last year’s event and will be competing again this year, selling their chutneys, jams and other high-quality preserves. They said:

“Taking part in Horsham’s NMTF Young Trader Market has been a fantastic experience for my chutney, jam and preserve business. After being Highly Commended in 2024 and winning overall in 2025, it’s really boosted my confidence and credibility.
The Young Traders Market is a great platform for gaining exposure, trading in new locations and connecting with other small businesses, and it’s even led to new wholesale clients — I’d highly recommend it to anyone starting out.”

Horsham town centre's Young Traders Market takes place Sunday 28 June 2026, 10am to 4pm on West Street. Gazebo and table provided.

Winners can progress to the London and South East Regional Final, with the goal of reaching the National Final and the chance to win Young Trader of the Year 2026.

Apply now for just £10, via the link below 👇