Business Support Programme for London Based Accessory/Jewellery Designers

The FTM is pleased to announce the launch of its 2010 business support programme.

Successful eligible participants will receive the following:

• 8 hours of business mentoring from industry specialists including one to one and group workshop sessions.*

• 12 hours of business planning support from Price Waterhouse Coopers

• Your products featured on the FTM website

• Free membership to our new designers networking club - Hub@FTM

• The opportunity to sell your product in the prestigious Shop@FTM

The Fashion and Textile Museum(FTM) is a cutting edge, exhibition and visitor centre for contemporary fashion, textiles and jewellery; providing a focal point at the heart of the industry, offering inspiration to a wide audience within a vibrant, creative and professional environment.
Owned and operated by Newham College, the FTM offers access to business support for people working or wanting to work in the fashion sector. The Shop@FTM is a must for anyone interested in contemporary fashion and is committed to supporting young design talent with a great range of products from some of the best up and coming accessory and jewellery designers you will find anywhere in the capital. The FTM attracts over 7,000 visitors to each exhibition and 12,000 hits monthly to the ftmlondon.org website.

Programme Cost: £400+VAT*

London based designers are invited to apply for the programme. You must have proof that you are either self employed, a partnership or a Limited company and that your business is registered at a London address. If you are short listed you must be available to attend our selection day on 23rd February 2010.

*Including bursary - successful applicants may be eligible to register on the London Style project and receive a bursary. Non-eligible applicants are welcome to apply for space in the Shop@FTM. If you would like to take advantage of this exciting opportunity, please contact Alison Lewy on 0207407 8664 or alison.lewy@newham.ac.uk for an application form.

Application deadline 17th February 2010.

83 Bermondsey Street, London, SE1 3XF

, 020 7407 8664, http://www.ftmlondon.org/