ActionActon

Action Acton based in the London Borough of Ealing provides support for businesses including workshops, advice and guidance for those established or at start-up level. In addition they provide flexible subsidised desk space for rent from £55 per week, or office space for rent from £220 per week including business and utility rates, internet access and a phone line.

This newly converted building, The Doughnut Factory, is in Warple Way located conveniently outside the congestion zone and has on-site meeting and open space for hire. Open Monday-Saturday this secure, gated facility is popularly located just off Uxbridge Road (W3) and close to rail, bus and underground services. Action Acton runs Acton Market in the Square in Acton (on the Mount, near Morrisons supermarket). There's a mix of many different types of stalls including art, jewellery, clothes, shoes and delicious food and the market is open Thursday/Friday/Saturday.

Those with little or no experience can apply to Action Acton and get helpful training in running a stall from £15 a day, or £25 for 2 stalls. Action Acton also provides lots of projects to help unemployed people from all areas of Ealing (as well as Hammersmith and Fulham, and Hounslow) to find work. This includes help for adult and young offenders. English as a second language (ESOL) and Skills for Life training and qualifications (literacy/numeracy/job search/employability skills) as well as a citizenship course.

There is special help for young people aged 14-19 who are not in education, training or employment.