HCDs partner organisations

London First London First Centre is the inward investment agency for Greater London and provides a free and confidential consultancy service to companies and associations considering London as a business location.

Open Dalston Open campaigns on regeneration and heritage issues, and is a community organisation that developed out of the fight to save the late lamented Dalston Theatre/Four Aces Club on Dalston Lane.

ELBA East London Business Alliance is a membership organisation that exists to bring about positive change in East London, connecting the public, private and voluntary sectors empowering them to create exciting possibilities. We aim to help our members innovate, collaborate and think differently about how they give back. The results are often diverse, innovative with a hugely positive impact on the community.

Business Link "We work with companies of all types. Whether you manage an established business with plans for growth, or you are planning to start a new business then you need to know about us."

HBV Enterprise Formerly known as Hackney Business Venture, they build on 18 years experience of helping businesses and self-employed people in East London.

Invest in Hackney Offers a free and independent property service to any organisation considering investing in Hackney.

Social Enterprise London Social Enterprise London aims to be the most engaging, informative and useful resource in London for business people who are passionate about changing lives, building communities and nurturing the environment.

Development Trust Association Development trusts are community enterprises working to create wealth in communities and keep it there. They trade on a 'not-for-personal-profit' basis, re-investing surplus back into their community and effecting social, economic and environmental, or 'triple bottom line', outcomes.

Hackney Council for Voluntary Services (HCVS) Hackney CVS promotes and supports the development of the voluntary and community sector in Hackney.

Vortex Jazz Club Established In North London for over 20 years, and now based in the Dalston Culture House in Gillett Square, the club is a beacon for contemporary jazz in the capital. The Vortex is also a key partner in many Gillett Square projects.

Bradbury's Print and Poster Gallery Visit the shop in Bradbury Street, or shop online.