From 1996 to 2009 the City Fringe Partnership delivered major initiatives to improve the prospects of residents and support London's small businesses.

  1. About the CFP
  2. Achievements
  3. Project case studies
  4. In pictures

Download CFP research on the area and key employment sectors, as well as sector investment plans and evaluation reports of its programmes.

  1. Research

CFP projects, project delivery partners and links to organisations at the heart of CFP activities.

  1. Projects and links

Project case studies:

Project case studies

Each of these six case studies is taken from a CFP programmes run between 2003 and 2009. The case studies provide an overview of the objectives of the programme and how individual projects helped to meet those objectives. Here, students, City Fringe residents and local business owners explain in their own words how CFP projects have directly benefitted them.

Fashion Awareness Direct beneficiaries

Inspiring the next generation of fashion designers and entrepreneurs

Aysha Simpson, joint-winner of the Fashion Awareness Direct Awards in 2008 explains how the project influenced her choice of career.

City Fringe printer

New business for a traditional industry

A City Fringe printer explains how the CFP's Funds for Print programme generated new business, keeping work within the City Fringe.

Vortex Jazz Club

Preparing hospitality enterprises for new business

As new opportunities arise from the growth of the City Fringe as a visitor destination and preparations are made for the Olympics, one business explains how the CFP's Visit Us project gave them invaluable advice.

CFP project beneficiaries

Work placements for healthcare students

CFP-funded work placements gave healthcare students on-the-job experience before applying for future posts. Here, three local students explain how important that experience was.

CFP project beneficiary

Improving the employment prospects of disabled residents

The CFP's Pathways to Jobs programmes worked with residents from a range of backgrounds to help them access employment. Emeka Ogbogoh explains how he received dedicated support.

Jewellery

Mentoring for new jeweller businesses

Advice and guidance from industry professionals gave confidence and focus to young entrepreneurs, helping to establish sustainable creative businesses.