Consultancy for artists, creatives and small businesses

This might include:

  • Project planning and strategy

  • Fundraising / grant application advice

  • Introductions to our network

Loom is one of a panel of specialists commissioned by OPDC to provide free support to local businesses based in Brent, Ealing or Hammersmith & Fulham. Eligible businesses can access up to 3h initial consultancy. Please contact us if you woudl like to apply for this support.

Testimonials

  • "I've been working with Loom for the last few months, on getting another iteration of Absolute Beginners off the ground. It's been amazing. Partly because they really know their stuff, and have helped me work out what kind of funding is out there, who to go to, and how to get it. But mainly just having someone in your corner, to use as a sounding board, and get some feedback. So much time in the art world is spent thinking about things on your own - to have someone on the end of the phone is brilliant. 10/10, would work with again."

    Tom James
    Artist / Founder, Absolute Beginners

  • "As a small company with lots on the go, it is often hard to think about how to develop your business to create stability and sustainability in the long term. Having Grace on our side has been a massive help in creating a more strategic approach to creative business development. Working alongside Grace and Loom Projects has been a very refreshing experience, and as another female-founded business, we are excited for what this collaboration will bring!"

    Asia Ahmed & Ophelia O’Sullivan
    Co-Founders, ALOOKINTO

  • "Zakee Shariff Studio has been working with Loom for two years. Grace has been a really supportive help to my studio and all the growth and change I’ve been going through over the last couple of years. Loom have supported me with my creative practice as an artist and designer, by introducing me to a diversity of art applications, in the Park Royal area and beyond. She has also supported the studio with it's coaching arm, in the work she and I do for the Park Royal Women’s Group, as well as consulting me for grant making initiatives, and innovative application support. She is a force for the area of Park Royal, and completely committed to making the lives of artists, creatives and the community better. I am very grateful she came into my life, via the amazing work she does for Park Royal Design District.”

    Zakee Shariff
    Artist, Coach and Founder of Zakee Shariff Studio

  • "To help deliver the Old Oak & Park Royal Food Festival, OPDC commissioned Loom - a business in the heart of Park Royal with strong local connections, a specialism in creating community partnerships, and a proven track record of producing successful events. Their profound understanding of the local dynamics and nuances enabled them to create a captivating festival that resonated with the residents, businesses, and visitors of Old Oak & Park Royal. This first event exceeded all expectations! A jam-packed programme from morning until night, with the perfect flow of guests throughout the day and such positive feedback from the community that we’re already looking forward to organising the next one. Any business that chooses to have Loom on its team is making the best decision and very lucky. I would highly recommend them."

    Patora Dyrma
    Head of Social Value and Community Partnerships, OPDC

  • "Panel has had the pleasure of working with Grace on a place-based project focusing on connecting artists with communities across Park Royal. Grace's expertise lies in strategic thinking and helping to make ideas become reality. She is a champion and a necessary advocate for design and making, identifying their relevance to place and articulating their intrinsic value across many areas."

    Catriona Duffy
    Co-Director, Panel

  • "Grace really helped me with her expert insight and advice on a recent application for Arts Council funding. She clarified and enhanced my ideas and proposal in an incredibly supportive and encouraging way. I thoroughly recommend her!"

    Jo Chate
    Artist

  • "Grace at Loom Projects is a real gem. She has helped us immensely; sharing her insights and knowledge on business and showing us ways to maximise our reach. Grace is a key person in the OPDC area who truly cares about people, startup businesses and community projects"

    Zephryn Taitte
    Director, 8 Strikes Corner Ltd

  • "Loom have been a great support for our team, and have continued to provide us with strategic advice as we've faced new challenges and opportunities. They're great at connecting and sign-posting, and their understanding of the sector has been priceless, especially in the early stages as we figured out our core offer and brand positioning. Easy recommend!"

    Errol Donald
    Founder, Mindspray