Home Grown Club

The 2024 UK Autumn Budget is set for release tomorrow, bringing a wave of updates that could impact everything from #taxation to #spending shifts and policies affecting business. For entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders, knowing what’s coming is essential—and we’re here to break it down. On November 5th, our panel of experts will cut through the jargon and break down the Budget’s most significant moves. We will dive into the key announcements, discussing potential impacts, and highlighting what this could mean for #growth and #strategy in the year ahead. Moderated by Philip Salter, Founder of The Entrepreneurs Network, our panel is joined by: • Bridie Cunningham, Director at Portman Scott • Ed Prior, Head of Investor Services at SFC Capital  • Jo Mackie, Partner at Burlingtons Legal LLP • Majid Hussain, Partner & Head of Private Client at haysmacintyre RSVP now to join the conversation on the future of UK business: https://lnkd.in/gAc-H_ZZ #membership #privatemembers #marylebone #business #businessleaders #investment #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #funding #londonevents #londonbusiness #events #vc #autumnbudget #budget2024

This week, we’re taking a breather thanks to half-term, but don’t get too comfortable because we've got our monthly Pitch for Investment with Entrepreneurs Collective on Wednesday. Next week, we’ll be picking up our events calendar with: • 5th Nov, Autumn Budget Breakfast Debrief & Changes in Policies • 7th Nov, A Classical Evening with The Nightingale Strings Curious? Head to the members' portal to RSVP now: https://lnkd.in/gDBEeiCx #membership #privatemembers #marylebone #business #businessleaders #investment #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #funding #londonevents #londonbusiness #events #vc

🌟 Exciting Opportunity Alert! 🌟 If you're passionate about fostering high-level communities and have a knack for building meaningful relationships, this role might be the perfect next step for you! Home Grown Club is looking for a Membership Sales Executive to join their team in London's vibrant Marylebone. It’s an incredible chance to be part of a members club that brings together visionary entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders. You'll have the opportunity to drive membership growth and help connect like-minded individuals who are shaping the future of business. What’s exciting about this role: Engage directly with high-level professionals in the entrepreneurial space Be a key player in growing a unique, influential network Work with a dynamic team that values creativity and drive If you love connecting people, building communities, and driving membership growth, check out the role here: https://lnkd.in/e6VkqCrh Let’s grow together! #CommunityBuilding #MembershipSales #Entrepreneurship #BusinessDevelopment #HomeGrown #Networking #Sales

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 = 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐨𝐩𝐥𝐞. Got that game-changing funding in the bank? Or perhaps you're steering your business through the fast lane of growth? Either way, there's one truth you can’t escape: your success = your people. Held in partnership with Gallagher Gray Ltd, join us 4th November for a high-energy evening dedicated to supercharging your growth by transforming the most vital asset in your business — your TEAM! Expect insider tips on: • Attracting top talent that actually fit your culture • Dodging the dreaded “mis-hire” (we all know the pain of those!) • Keeping your team engaged & loyal The evening will be hosted by Amy Gallagher & Sarah Negus, the dynamic duo behind Gallagher Gray Ltd, experts at revolutionizing business growth through next-level people strategies. Panel speakers include: Anne Murphy (Global HR Director at Framestore), Meeta Sahni (Founder & CEO at The Maine Group) and Robin Stopford (CEO of Powervault). This event isn’t just another networking session. It's where you’ll get practical, actionable insights to build a winning team that scales with your vision. RSVP now on the members' portal: https://lnkd.in/gAkkcXvE 𝘗.𝘚 𝘏𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥 "𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘢𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘵" 𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘯 𝘣𝘺 𝘈𝘮𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘚𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘩? 𝘐𝘧 𝘯𝘰𝘵, 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘣𝘭𝘰𝘨 𝘯𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘦𝘵 𝘢 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘳𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵. https://lnkd.in/gJtN-Q9i #membership #privatemembers #marylebone #business #businessleaders #investment #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #funding #londonevents #londonbusiness #events #vc

Welcome to a week packed with the perfect mix of networking and inspiration! Monday kicks off with the Modern Woman #Finance Brunch—come hungry for more than just food. In the evening, #fitness power couple Sandy Macaskill (Co-founder of Barry's) and Erika Tamayo (Co-founder & CEO of LIVE HERMOSA ) will be sharing their secrets to success, entrepreneurship, and working in perfect harmony. Tuesday is all about #scaling #tech. Join us for the Home Grown Investment Series, held in collaboration with Frankie Smith (Founder of Frankie's). The all-star panel includes: • David B Horne, Founder of Funding Focus • Johan van der Poel, Founder of Infina • Kate Eadie, Chief Commercial Officer of Insignis Cash • Lauren Crawley-Moore, Regional Lead of LSEG (London Stock Exchange Group) • Samuel Budd, Founder and CEO of Buddy Media Bright and early on Wednesday, start your day with Cereal Entrepreneurs alongside Stella Kamba (Founder of More Life Adventures). It’s all about avoiding #burnout while building #resilience —because running a business doesn’t mean running yourself ragged! Later, enjoy a cosy evening at our Supper for Six, where great conversation is always on the menu. On Thursday, grab your coffee and dive into deal-making at Forging the Future, a fresh take on M&A and fundraising with Fusion Consulting Group. Speakers include: • Adam Bloch, Director CFOaas of Fusion Consulting Group • Adam Maurice, Founder & Director of Fusion Consulting Group • Adam Brinn, Regional Head of Debt Lending of Growth Lending • Mickey Kalifa, Global CFO of DEPT® • Ran Carmon,Founder & CEO of Chelsea Corporate End your week strong with Crafting Your Perfect Pitch led by Alexandra Lunn (Founder of Alexandra Lunn Studio Ltd.) and John Stapleton (Founder of New Covent Garden Soup Co). Whether you’re prepping for investors, clients, or just a tough crowd, this workshop will sharpen your skills and help you nail that next pitch. To RSVP for any of these events, head to the members' portal now: https://lnkd.in/gDBEeiCx #membership #privatemembers #marylebone #business #businessleaders #investment #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #funding #londonevents #londonbusiness #events #vc

𝐖𝐞’𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 The Lloyds British Business Excellence Awards 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! As London’s leading business club, we’ve proudly supported the British business scene for years, and our long-standing partnership with the BBEA reflects our commitment to empowering the entrepreneurs and investors shaping the future. This year, we’re especially excited to sponsor the “Business Enabler of the Year Award” — recognising those who make a true impact by supporting others in the industry. A huge shoutout to our esteemed judges: Alan Smith, Jessica Barwell, Kathryn Milner, Leah Boxell and Michael Boyle for their invaluable expertise. Many Home Grown members and friends are actively involved as judges too! Special mention to Allyson Stewart-Allen, Carmela Coop-Rodia, Chris Bruce, Donna O'Toole, Jemilla Wallis (née Olufeko), Joost de Kruiff, Julie Devonshire OBE, and Scott English. We can’t wait to see the incredible talent and innovation that this year’s awards will celebrate. To find out more about BBEA 2024: https://lnkd.in/dHT9KDj #membership #privatemembers #marylebone #business #businessleaders #investment #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #funding #londonevents #londonbusiness #events #vc #scaling

Buckle up for a jam-packed week at Home Grown—it's so busy even your calendar will need a breather! At the Champions UK plc Summit on Tuesday, you'll find out whether you're the inspirational leader you think you are, or if you're merely a delightful detour in your team's path to success. Speakers include: Derek Redmond OLY., Emma Tolhurst MCIPD, Jamie McAnsh., Matthew Hayes, Tim Ladd. Next, get a sneak peek into the future with #Innovations for #DigitalTransformation with Underscore's Neil Stanhope, Neil Stevenson and Connor Nealon—because while 2024 feels like yesterday, 2035 is where the real innovation party is! On Wednesday, we’re excited to present #FoodforThought: Beyond Taste: Full-Sensory XR Dining Premiere. Home Grown is the first private members' club to host this #XRdining experience, where taste meets tech—ever eaten in 4D? Thursday gets serious with Velocity Capital's Autumn #EIS Investor Evening—where the only thing scarier than a bad investment is a missed opportunity. Then join us for The Mixer: Business Horrors Edition with Darryl Buchanan, for networking with a spooky twist—think horror stories, but make it corporate. Friday brings the flavour with A Taste of Taiwan, where winner of Netflix's 𝘊𝘳𝘢𝘻𝘺 𝘋𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 series Tiffany Chang will have you dreaming of Taiwanese night markets and bubble tea right from the comfort of the Home Grown Restaurant. Finally, groove into the weekend with DJ Mr. Lawrence and Friends, spinning house and lounge beats for a night of “good vibes only”. To RSVP, head to the members' portal now: https://lnkd.in/gDBEeiCx #membership #privatemembers #marylebone #business #businessleaders #investment #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #funding #londonevents #londonbusiness #events #vc #scaling

𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫: 𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐊 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐳𝐞 Our quarterly Home Grown #Investment Series in partnership with Frankie's is back, and this time we’re zeroing in on scaling #tech companies. Get ready to unlock the hidden treasures of the UK tech investment scene—from snagging that all-important funding to crafting a smooth exit strategy. We’ll also uncover where the next big opportunities are lurking, reveal what investors are secretly craving, and how to scale efficiently after funding. Our panel of speakers include: • David B Horne, Founder of Funding Focus • Johan van der Poel, Founder of Infina • Kate Eadie, Chief Commercial Officer of Insignis Cash • Lauren Crawley-Moore, Regional Lead of London Stock Exchange • Samuel Budd, Founder and CEO of Buddy Media Moderated by Frankie Smith - Founder of Frankie's Wealth Management. To RSVP, head to the members' portal now: https://lnkd.in/gMifEP7F #membership #privatemembers #marylebone #business #businessleaders #investment #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #funding #londonevents #londonbusiness #events #vc #scaling

Looking for a week that hits all the right notes? Wednesday kicks off with our monthly Meet the Members – the perfect chance to make connections and put faces to names. Come for the conversation, stay for the new friends. On Thursday, the godfather of British music #PR, Alan Edwards presents “I Was There”, sharing insider stories from his career with music icons like #DavidBowie and the #SpiceGirls. Your backstage pass, minus the tour bus smell! Friday morning begins with Lala Productions' and The Search's mental health breakfast – a soothing start featuring music therapy by seidaensemble. End the night on a high with Jongleurs Group Ltd Comedy Night: Jokes & Smokes. Expect hilarious punchlines, side-splitting humour, and maybe a few questionable life choices. It’s stand-up, but you can actually sit down. Wrap up the week on Saturday with Aysen Giritli's (Founder of Lusaris Coaching) Separation & Divorce Workshop for expert insights and wellbeing tips. To RSVP for any of these events, head to the members' portal now: https://lnkd.in/gDBEeiCx #membership #privatemembers #marylebone #business #businessleaders #investment #entrepreneur #entrepreneurship #funding #londonevents #londonbusiness #events #vc #scaling

A huge congratulations to our Home Grown members John Readman and Rob Hamilton, the founders of Ride25 Ltd, for successfully hosting Leg 3, Geneva-to-Milan of the London-to-Sydney journey. A special shoutout to a very familiar face in the club, Jessica Barwell, who cycled this rigorous route for an incredible cause. We’re beyond proud of her for representing Home Grown and making a real impact through charity. As proud partners of Ride25 for the past few years, we’re inspired by their mission to raise funds for 1moreChild, a charity helping Ugandan street children access education. 𝘍𝘶𝘯 𝘧𝘢𝘤𝘵: 𝘐𝘯 2022, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘰𝘯-𝘵𝘰-𝘚𝘺𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘺 𝘭𝘦𝘨 𝘬𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘰𝘧𝘧 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘏𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘎𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯! With over 80 founders and investors from the global business community taking part (with some even travelling from Australia!), this ride shows how far entrepreneurial spirit can take us—on and off the road. Hats off to our Home Grown members and friends for pedalling hard and going the extra mile: Amy Kilpin, Jane Slimming, Ollie Chipp, Sarah Clay, and Stephen Sacks (but to name a few...) We also want to recognize fellow generous partners and sponsors: Business Leader, Crowdcube, FieldHouse Associates, Grubby, Love Ventures, Marriott Harrison, Modo25 & ASK BOSCO® - Marketing AI, and The Effective Collective. If you’d like to support this amazing cause, you can donate here: https://lnkd.in/emwXddcz