Starting Small, Thinking Big - Women Founding Differently

Patch Twickenham is proud to collaborate with local coach and SmallBiz100 entrepreneur Kate Rainford to celebrate Small Business Saturday. This event shines a light on women building purposeful businesses in creative and unconventional ways - especially those balancing caregiving, life transitions, or limited time. Join us for a morning of honest conversations, practical insights, and meaningful connection.

Starting Small, Thinking Big: Women Founding Differently is a morning gathering at Patch Twickenham to celebrate Small Business Saturday. This welcoming event spotlights women who are building businesses in creative, unconventional ways - often while balancing caregiving responsibilities, transitions, or working with limited time. Experience a mix of honest conversation, practical ideas, and peer connection as we share journeys, challenges, and wins. Expect a friendly, energising space designed for listening, learning, and supporting one another.

Enjoy a 45-minute panel conversation, quick-fire Q&A, and break into small groups for guided peer discussions. The morning wraps up with relaxed networking to build fresh contacts and new support.

• Date & Time: Friday 28th November 2025, 10am–12pm
• Venue: Patch Twickenham, 42 York Street, TW1 3LJ
• Accessibility: Step-free access with accessible entrance on Arragon Road
• Parking: Public car parks nearby including Arragon Road Multi-Storey, York House, Church Lane (all 1-2 minute walk)
• Transport: 5-minute walk from Twickenham train station
• Check-in at front desk upon arrival
• Limited space available—please book now to avoid disappointment!

The event is perfect for women, nonbinary entrepreneurs, and local business leaders—whether you’re just starting out, scaling, or reimagining your work-life balance. If you’re navigating entrepreneurship alongside family, caregiving, or big changes, you’ll find stories, insights, and new connections. Children are welcome; Patch will provide toys and colouring so everyone can join in.

Kate Rainford-Foakes is a career and leadership coach supporting women at pivotal points of transition. After 15 years in senior leadership at CHANEL, and experience advising a tech start-up, she now empowers women to grow careers and businesses authentically—balancing ambition with family and wellbeing. Named one of the UK's SmallBiz100 for 2025, Kate helps women integrate professional and personal identities through coaching, workshops, and leadership circles. Founder of the upcoming platform Foundher, she believes meaningful success comes on your own terms.

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By registering for this event, you agree to your name and email address being shared with the event organiser (Kate Rainford Coaching) for the purposes of post-event communication and community updates.

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