Wandsworth.gov.uk My Accounts Menu Search News Home News November 2021 Small Business Saturday roadshow comes to Wandsworth Published: Tuesday, November 30, 2021 The Small Business Saturday’s national roadshow was in Balham shining a spotlight on the borough’s entrepreneurs ahead of one of the busiest shopping days of the year this Saturday 4 December. Share this Cllr Morgan meets Sam Ubhi, bespoke jewellery designer and owner of Sam Ubhi boutique, Balham Now in its ninth year in the UK, Small Business Saturday is a grassroots, non-commercial campaign, which celebrates small business success and encourages consumers to 'shop local' and to support businesses in their communities. This year, Small Business Saturday is on December 4 and the theme is ‘small business big thanks’. Four local businesses who played a key role in their local community during the pandemic were interviewed live on Small Business Saturday’s social media channels. Kaosarn in Tooting talked about their support for the doctors and nurses at St George’s Hospital Sam Ubhi in Balham has supported the council’s work to pedestrianize Bedford Hill in the summer to bring the local community safely back out to support local stores. Royal Mahal in Tooting provided meals to NHS staff and emergency services throughout the lockdown period and last Christmas provided meals to older and vulnerable people and to homeless people. Patel Bros in Tooting helped the council provide food to vulnerable people and also donated food to a homeless persons charity and medics at St George’s Hospital. 'Use your local shops' Wandsworth Council's cabinet member for business Cllr Rhodri Morgan attended the event. He said: “It was inspirational to hear how our local businesses have done so much for their communities and I’m glad their efforts have been recognised nationally. “As a council we always do what we can to support Small Business Saturday. Businesses interested in running special offers are encouraged to get in touch with our business team, and we urge local people to use their local shops during the festive season and all the year round.” If you are heading for the shops this Saturday: Find out about local independent stores in the Wandsworth Gift Directory and My Virtual Wandsworth Find out about Christmas markets, lights ceremonies and events Find out more about Small Business Saturday in Wandsworth If your business is taking part in Small Business Saturday and you would like help with promotion, contact the Economic Development Office. Email edo@wandsworth.gov.uk or call 020 8871 6884. Watch the video below to find out about local businesses profiled during October's Black History Month. Supporting small business: Cllr Rhodri Morgan visits the roadshow Wandsworth Council 020 8871 6000 The Town Hall, Wandsworth High Street, London, SW18 2PU Contact us Jobs and careers News Website feedback Privacy notices Terms and disclaimer Advertising policy Accessibility Find local information Postcode Go © Wandsworth Council This site uses cookies Cookies are files saved on your phone, tablet or computer when you visit a website. We use cookies to store information about how you use wandsworth.gov.uk, such as the pages you visit. Accept all cookies Necessary cookies The website cannot function properly without these cookies, and they can only be deactivated by changing your browser preferences. Analytics When you visit our website we collect routine internet log information, which allows us to see visitor behaviour patterns and helps us improve the site. This information is collected in a way which does not identify you. Analytics On Off Save settings Cookie Control