Partner event: Boots to Business

Event details

  • Location:
    R+ Impact Working, Blagrave Street
    Reading
    RG1 1AZ
  • Date: 7 October 2025 - 7 October 2025
  • Time:

Business Finance Week 2025

30 September - 9 October 

With a host of free nationwide and regional in-person events, webinars and more, Business Finance Week helps smaller businesses learn about the different finance options that may be available to them to support their individual needs.

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About the event

X-Forces Enterprise (XFE) and X-Emergency Services (XES) are proud to contribute to this national conversation by hosting a community-focused celebration at their new premises in Reading, Berkshire hosted by with R+ Impact Working.

Purpose of the Event

  • To celebrate the entrepreneurial achievements of veterans, emergency service leavers, and military families supported by XFE and XES.
  • Invite new prospects of XFE and XES who are looking to engage and would benefit from meeting some of our beneficiaries and partners.
  • To showcase the role of inclusive enterprise in boosting local economies and community resilience.
  • To connect past and present programme participants, partners, funders, ambassadors, and stakeholders.
  • To raise awareness of the financial support and mentoring available through our partners, including British Business Bank and others.

Format & Programme

  • Arrival and Registration: 17:00 – 17:15
  • Welcome & Keynote Remarks: 17:15 – 18:00
  • Welcome by XFE/XES Founder CEO
  • Brief remarks by special guests (TBC e.g., British Business Bank, local government, Impact Working, veteran entrepreneur)
  • Showcase & Networking: 18:00 – 19:30
  • Light refreshments, drinks, and nibbles
  • Showcase of businesses supported by XFE/XES
  • Opportunities for informal networking and introduction

Accessibility:

Fully accessible venue with nearby parking and transport links.

Speakers

  • XFE and XES (veterans, emergency service leavers, military spouses)
  • Local and regional business leaders and SMEs
  • Ambassadors, mentors, and supporters
  • Corporate and charitable partners
  • Local government and civic leaders
  • Representatives from British Business Bank
  • Policymakers and press (optional, TBC)

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