Revitalising Deptford

Looking forward in Deptford

Deptford has a rich history as a significant commercial location in the capital, including as home to the Henry VIII Royal Naval Dockyard. Its river frontage ensured a plentiful supply of jobs for local people and a buoyant economy. However, with the dock's closure the area suffered a sharp downturn in its fortunes from which it is still struggling to recover.

Today Deptford is a complex mix of people, cultures, and industries. Ready access to Canary Wharf and the City combined with highly competitive house prices means a growing number of affluent city workers are making Deptford their home. A thriving arts and music scene underpins the area’s growing reputation as a creative hot spot. Yet well-heeled new residential developments and art studios sit alongside areas of on going and extensive deprivation. The diversity of the population is reflected in its bustling high street which supports age-old pie & mash shops alongside arty new coffee bars. Looking forward, there is significant interest in Deptford with major developments attracting over £1.5bn in investment from both the private and public sector.

Our Vision

To support existing and new businesses to gain fully from the physical redevelopment of Deptford and to actively contribute to its economic growth.

Our Mission

• To stimulate the development and growth of existing businesses by providing carefully timed support, understanding the needs of businesses locally and facilitating the growth of new business to business networks.
• To equip local people with the skills they need to establish themselves in business and contribute to the economic prosperity of the area. Our training delivery partner, Head for Business leads on this work.
• To create a strong sense of place for an area experiencing major transformation. With investment in the physical, commercial and recreational infrastructure supported by a high profile media campaign we aim to enhance the profile of the area; making it one more people choose to visit and to do business in.

For more information or to join our mailing list please email info@southlondonbusiness.co.uk or telephone Rutie on 020 8253 4230.