We've gone all Sustainable this September In 2023, we trialled Wimbledon’s first Sustainable September, with a market, sustainable fashion, some tours and children’s activities. We promoted businesses in Wimbledon who offer repair, reuse and recycling, and ensured our original eco-warriors The Wombles were given their pride of place in central Wimbledon. Well, it worked - not everything, but it created a more vibrant and sustainable town centre for everyone to enjoy. So now it’s one year later, we are in September again, and have we got the Sustainable September bug! This year brings Sustainable fashion shows, fabulous talks, repair pop-ups, demonstrations, children’s activities, urban farm tours and our Sustainable Market on The Piazza - all of which are free! What’s more we are also trialling our first ever Kilo-sale. We are pushing boundaries, developing a relationship between businesses and visitors by creating a speaker programme covering subjects such as Sustainability in the Community, Sustainable Fashion and Sustainable Beauty. All of this takes place in the heart of Wimbledon Quarter, where Romulus’s revamp of the former shopping centre into a mixed-purpose space has created a seriously sustainable and inclusive destination. Our Sustainable September programme is about building confidence with our high street businesses on the subject of ‘sustainability’, and about working together to reduce, reuse, and repair, with a longer term goal of creating better circularity. We are seeing our repairers thrive here, sitting comfortably with our long-established shops as added value, enabling a high street where service is as important as product. None of this would have happened without the extraordinary collaboration with local businesses from start-ups to property owners for Sustainable September, who share our passion for these events. Special mentions have to go to: Wimbledon Quarter, Go Inspire International C.I.C, Elys, Royal Trinity Hospice, LUSH, Roxie Steak, Sustainable Merton, re-runn, Time & Leisure Magazine, Goldsmith Vintage, Gina Conway, Datsit, Little A.R.K, and Is It Dani Dawks. So, if you are in the Wimbledon area this September, do check out our events and our website and come and say hello!
Love Wimbledon Business Improvement District
Non-profit Organizations
Wimbledon, London 1,171 followers
Our ambition is for Wimbledon to be an evolving town centre where businesses thrive, people visit and communities engage
About us
The Love Wimbledon Business Improvement District (BID) became operational on 1st April 2012 and was recently successful in its second renewal ballot in October 2021, with its third five-year term beginning on 1st April 2022. Love Wimbledon is tasked with driving forward a powerful, focused agenda for change in Wimbledon Town Centre to ensure a thriving future for Wimbledon and its businesses. The BID has three core priority areas of focus to support Wimbledon’s business community in the next five years: • Creating better places, spaces and experiences • Promoting and supporting our businesses • Becoming greener and more sustainable Love Wimbledon is a not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, with a Board of Directors made up of the local business community. We are an Equal Opportunities and London Living Wage Employer.
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https://www.lovewimbledon.org/
External link for Love Wimbledon Business Improvement District
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 2-10 employees
- Headquarters
- Wimbledon, London
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- Business Communication, Marketing, Event Management, Town Centre Management, Marketing & Promotion, placemaking, and destination
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27-37 St Georges Road
Wimbledon, London SW19 4EU, GB
Employees at Love Wimbledon Business Improvement District
Updates
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As our campaign with Creates UK on Instagram gathers momentum, our business reels have seen over 17,000 plays to date and growing. With some of them reaching 70% non-followers we are establishing connectivity with new audiences and continue our focus on the people who work at our Wimbledon businesses. Here’s Tampopo where ‘FIRST DATES’ was apparently filmed just the other day… Definitely worth a visit! Thank you to Creates UK
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We've just launched our new Instagram campaign, created by Creates UK celebrating some of the people behind Wimbledon's hospitality businesses - starting with The Golf Groove in Wimbledon Quarter, SW London’s first and the UK’s largest indoor golf experience. "Even if you’re not into golf, The Golf Groove has plenty to offer with fun social games. It’s a great night out with more than just drinks—there’s a cool bar & lounge where you can grab a bite, watch live sports, or hang out on their outdoor terrace. Featuring: 👨👩👧👦 Family friendly games ⛳️ 10 Golf bays 🏌️♀️ Swing and Sip: 90 Minutes of unlimited drinks 🍹Happy Hour: M-F 5pm-7pm 📍Top Floor, Wimbledon Quarter, SW19 8YA" #lovewimbledon #goingoutthisfriday #wimbledon #thingstodolondon #goingoutwimbledon #london #bankholiday #TheGolfGroove #instagram #business #promotion
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📣 Exciting News from Wimbledon Town Centre! We’re excited to launch our new campaign, featuring four amazing restaurants and bars in Wimbledon. Over the next few weeks, we’ll share videos that spotlight the unique flavours and vibes of these local gems. 🥂 Stay tuned for our first feature—coming soon! Let’s celebrate and support our local favourites together! #GoingOutThisFriday #WimbledonEats #SupportLocal #WimbledonTownCentre #LoveWimbledon
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Competition time for a couple of free tickets!
🚨 COMPETITION TIME! There are just 50 days to go until the Evolving Wimbledon Development Conference, delivered in association with Love Wimbledon Business Improvement District and supported by London Borough of Merton, and to mark the occasion we are giving away two delegate passes for FREE. All you have to do is answer the following question: ➡ Why has Wimbledon adopted the nickname “Gymbledon”? Once you’ve submitted your answer, like and share this post. The winner will be contacted directly after the deadline of Friday 30 August. Good luck! 🤞 hashtag #EvolvingWimbledon #CompetitionTime #Conference #Wimbledon
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Delighted that we have the celebrated Wimbledon College of Art part of the University of the Arts London, Dean, Jayne Knowles, speaking at our Evolving Wimbledon conference in October. The relationship between our town centre with art and culture is so important. Book your place now!
📣 Jayne Knowles, Dean of Schools of Art and Performance, Wimbledon College of Arts, joins our Culture and Visitor Economy panel line-up! Jayne oversees the academic provision at Wimbledon College of Arts, working closely with course teams on course developments, and with educational and business partners in the UK and internationally. Jayne is an artist and maker and has worked on public design commissions, produced exhibition interactives for galleries, as well as producing her personal work in her studio. Her practice has always been underpinned through engagement with education and she has worked in art schools for 30 years, teaching on Foundation, BA and MA courses. We're looking forward to hearing from Jayne at the conference on 1 October when she will share her thoughts on how Wimbledon can maximise its all-important night time economy and build on its success. Book your tickets: 🎟👉 https://lnkd.in/ef-PKS4w #EvolvingWimbledon
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Excited to announce Pru Ashby, Head of Sustainability at London & Partners, as our latest speaker for the Evolving Wimbledon Conference! We have a terrific line up of speakers and topics, ranging from growth and development of Wimbledon's workspaces to culture and the visitor economy and creating a sustainable high street. https://lnkd.in/ehU33abB #conference #highstreet #development
📣 Announcing Pru Ashby, Head of Sustainability at London & Partners, as the latest speaker to join our conference programme! With 17 years at London & Partners under her belt, Pru is responsible for delivering their urban innovation and sustainability sector work. Pru has a strong reputation in supporting companies in their globalisation and has an extensive network of connections within the tech community in London, the USA and globally and was also based in New York for 2 years for London & Partners. We look forward to learning more from Pru during our sustainable high streets breakout session where she will share her view on how Wimbledon can attract and retain a variety of retailers, experiential and F&B venues. Don't miss out - secure your ticket today! 🎟👉 https://lnkd.in/ef-PKS4w #EvolvingWimbledon
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The brilliant Ojay McDonald is speaking at our Evolving Wimbledon conference - October 1st. Do join us - especially if you are a developer, occupier or agent - find out why Wimbledon Town Centre is a popular and evolving place with a bright future - which you should be part of. #wimbledon #office #highstreet #agents #developers #future #retail #leisure #culture #conference #southwestlondon #london #merton
📢 Ojay McDonald, Chief Executive of Association of Town & City Management, joins the 'Creating a Sustainable High Street' breakout session at the Evolving Wimbledon Development Conference 2024! Ojay, also co-chair of the Sector Leaders Group of the High Streets Task Force, works with government ministers, parliamentarians, UK Cabinet Office, economic development professionals, business leaders and place managers across the UK and Ireland to support town and city centres. He works on a range of policy issues including adaptation to an industrial revolution, tax reform, local government finance, transport, housing, planning, retail, crime, urban regeneration, and the climate emergency. Hear from Ojay at the conference on Tuesday 1 October. Book your early bird tickets for just £250 VAT*! 🎟👉 https://lnkd.in/ef-PKS4w *Businesses who pay a BID Levy to Love Wimbledon Business Improvement District can enjoy a further reduced rate of £200 VAT (subject to BID approval). #EvolvingWimbledon
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Join us as we launch our FIRST sustainability breakfast workshop for Wimbledon businesses. We will explore the challenges of working towards different sustainability accreditations, discuss how much time and effort it takes, and ask the question: Is it really worth it? Charlie Cotton, Founder of ecollective is joining us to share his experiences. Charlie has helped hundreds of clients learn what their carbon footprint is today and what it needs to be next year, providing strategies for reduction. He shares his thoughts on accreditation and what benefits it might bring. Sally Warren, Adviser at Love Wimbledon Business Improvement District has been implementing the 'reduce and reuse' strategy with the Love Wimbledon team. She also runs a second-hand skiwear website and passionately believes that things should be kept in circulation, whether from marketing activity, events, or even at home. Nicola Jibson, Head of Merchandise and Sustainability at Royal Trinity Hospice led the implementation of an award-winning sustainability strategy in the retail department, driving the organisation towards more eco-friendly practices. If you are not sure which direction to take or just want to learn more about available options in the sustainability world, this event is for you. 🗓 Tuesday 24th September, 8.30am - 10am Only £5 to attend which includes pastries, fruit and tea / coffee. Book now and don’t miss the opportunity to be part of Wimbledon’s evolution. https://lnkd.in/etn6kp7w This inaugural Sustainability Accreditation Breakfast is brought to you by Love Wimbledon with Roxie Steak. All proceeds will be donated to Sustainable Merton. #sustainablility #networking #accredidation
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