We’re dedicated to making Kingston the best it can be, for both businesses and visitors.
Our initiatives and projects are wide-ranging, from saving businesses money to keeping our streetscape beautiful.
All of what we do is geared towards business success
for companies in Kingston’s town centre. We support Kingston’s businesses, enhance its streets, and market the town.
What we do:
SUPPORTING BUSINESSES
From valuable area insights to free business training and workshops, we provide a range of services that support and empower your business.
Free Business Training and Workshops
Cost Saving Opportunities
Town Centre Insights
LEARN HOW WE SUPPORT BUSINESSES
ENHANCING STREETS
Our crime reduction initiatives and dedicated street ranger team keep Kingston’s streets clean, safe, and vibrant, and improve the Kingston experience for visitors.
Safety and Crime Reduction Initiatives
Street Cleaning
The Ranger Team
SEE HOW WE ENHANCE KINGSTON
MARKETING OUR TOWN
We’re curators of the In Kingston brand, positioning the town as a must-visit destination through its thriving retail outlets, superb leisure activities, and rich cultural experience.
In Kingston Website
Promoting Kingston
Thumbs Up It’s Thursday
VIEW OUR MARKETING INITIATIVES
Upcoming workshops
Our business training workshops run throughout the year. We cover everything from first aid training and mental health awareness to food safety certifications. View our upcoming workshops below.
2nd July 2019
10th July 2019
11th July 2019
6th Aug 2019
10th Sept 2019
Read our latest news
Time to Change Employer Pledge
What is Time to Change Kingston? Time to Change is a growing social movement working to change the way we... read more →
April 26, 2019
Premier Business Awards Open For 2019 at Kingston University with Speeches to Inspire Entrants
The search for the Royal Borough’s top businesses of 2019 is under way after an inspiring breakfast event at Kingston... read more →
April 25, 2019
A Big Thank You to Our Volunteers!
On Tuesday, we were lucky enough to have some wonderful volunteers from McDonald's help rejuvenate the riverside area in Kingston.... read more →
April 25, 2019
The Mayor’s Charity Ball 2019
Bid in the auction for the Kingston upon Thames Mayor's 2019 Charity Ball and help raise money for Creative Youth,... read more →
April 23, 2019
‘Out of Order’ Unveiled Following Its Refurbishment
This week, the iconic ‘Out of Order’ sculpture, best known as the twelve tumbling telephone boxes has been revealed following... read more →
April 5, 2019
Kingston Business Excellence Awards 2019
Kingston First are delighted to be once again a sponsor of the Kingston Business Excellence Awards. We are one of... read more →
April 2, 2019