New 2026 Business Training Programme
Hands-on resilience workshops, free for members
Strengthen your business resilience with expert-led training
Our free business resilience training programme returns this March, offering members a dynamic series of interactive, in-person workshops designed to help West End businesses strengthen their safety, security, and operational confidence.
In a constantly changing urban environment, these sessions ensure your business stays ahead with the essential skills needed to operate effectively in a global city.
Led by frontline experts — from the Police Cyber Security Unit to the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) — each session delivers practical, authoritative insight you and your team can put into action straight away.
What the programme covers:
- Operational resilience: How to prepare for and respond to disruptions, incidents and evolving security threats.
- Cybersecurity and digital safety: Protecting your data, systems and payments from emerging risks.
- Safety, welfare and vulnerability awareness: Supporting your staff and customers while maintaining a safe environment.
Why join?
- Sessions run throughout the year to fit around operational priorities.
- Training content is tailored to the specific needs and risks of West End businesses.
- Delivered by subject specialists with real-world experience.
- Fully interactive and practical, with clear takeaways for immediate implementation.
- All sessions are included as part of your HOLBA membership, and while not formally CPD-accredited, participation can contribute to your personal professional development.
Upcoming sessions:
Protecting People and Places: ACT Operational Training - March 2026
Cyber security workshop - June 2026
RAGE Awareness training - September 2026