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Heart of the City
Heart of the City is a UK-based organization that supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the City of London by integrating responsible practices into their operations through workshops, mentoring, and practical programs.
Overview
What Heart of the City does
What Heart of the City is
Heart of the City is a UK-based organization that supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the City of London by integrating responsible practices into their operations through workshops, mentoring, and practical programs.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
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Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Community
- Founded
- Founded in 2000
- Approximate age
- About 26 years
- Structured capabilities
- Community
- Last reviewed
- April 10, 2026
Official channels
Find Heart of the City elsewhere
Open the official website or a supported primary organization account.
Capability profile
Heart of the City as a community
Community overview
Heart of the City is an organization based in the United Kingdom that focuses on supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to create positive social and environmental impacts. It was founded in 2003 and aims to foster responsible business practices among SMEs.
Community focus
Heart of the City provides resources and support to SMEs, particularly in the areas of responsible business practices, sustainability, and community engagement. Their initiatives include programs aimed at helping businesses reduce their carbon footprint and improve their social impact. They focus on various sectors, including climate action and responsible procurement, and operate primarily within the UK.
Member value
Members gain access to various programs and resources that help them implement responsible business practices, improve sustainability, and engage with their communities effectively.
Membership
- Pricing models
- free
Format and cadence
- Modality
- in-person
- Schedule
- rolling-admissions
- Commitment
- light
Availability
- Membership state
- Accepting
Audience and fit
- Audience
- Founders · Operators
- Benefits
- network-access and mentorship
- Program types
- community and other
- Selection criteria
- open
- Regions
- United Kingdom
Community activity
Events and activity
Heart of the City organizes events and workshops aimed at engaging SMEs in discussions about responsible business practices and sustainability. These events are often listed on platforms like Eventbrite.
Notable members
Heart of the City features a directory of SMEs that are recognized as a force for good, showcasing businesses that have made significant contributions to their communities and the environment.
Common questions
What to know about Heart of the City
Upseed classifies Heart of the City under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 10, 2026
Known limits
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