About Us

Our Charter

Our Businesses
Protecting the interests of all businesses in Soho through building bigger relationships.

Our Streets
Public Realm / Lighting / Cleanliness / Al-Fresco Dining/ Rubbish Disposal.

Our Buildings
Protecting the character of Soho and respecting the Conservation Area Management Plan.

Our Residents
Be an interface with our residents.

Planning
Commenting upon planning applications and emerging Local Planning Policy (where relevant/necessary).

Licensing
Commenting upon licensing applications and emerging Local Licensing Policy (where relevant/necessary).

Transport & Accessibility
Commenting upon Local Transport Plans and/or initiatives.

Environmental Initiatives
Commenting upon local environmental initiatives.

Inclusivity
Promoting equality for all: gender, racial, sexual, disability and diversity in all forms.

Crime & Policing
Engage with crime and policing initiatives and be an interface with West End Policing.

Homelessness
Engage with WCC on the issue of homelessness & where possible provide upskilling and training.

Employee Furthering
Help with training, apprenticeships, kickstart projects to better all who work in Soho.

Marketing and Publicity
Promoting increased business & profitability for local businesses through advertising -media - cross promotion & partnerships.

Our Mission Statement

To act as a unified voice for all businesses in Soho, with the aim of protecting and growing the economic diversity of the area in which we do business, through engaging with each other, our residents, other amenity groups and the Westminster City Council, thereby protecting its unique character.

There are lots of good reasons to join Soho Business Alliance!

SBA membership gives all these benefits and more

Free legal advice

Licensing law
Planning and application advice and property law
Free contract advice
Free labour law
Free immigration law
Involvement in crime and policing initiatives

Engaging:

A unified voice for businesses in Soho
Maintaining and growing Soho’s unique character
Responding to Policy (Local Authority & National)
Engagement with:
Westminster City Council, Blue Light Services & Environmental Issues (Public Realm / Refuse / Noise / Air Quality)

Member group discounts on essential services and supplies

Cheaper waste management deals
Offers and support on all sorts of services
Group promotions to increase visibility

Supporting:

Supporting your planning applications*
Supporting your licensing applications*
Raising awareness of security issues / threats
Preferential purchasing arrangements for members
Informal mentoring and advice