Accelerators
Supporting existing traders to grow, turnaround, or scale.
How it works
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Identify Traders with Potential
We identify suitable existing traders in your portfolio, high street or district. We look for local businesses who are underperforming, at risk of churn, or ready to grow.
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Confirm Participants
You can nominate tenants directly, or we’ll run a targeted campaign to engage suitable businesses.
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Activate Support via Thriver
Selected tenants are onboarded to the Thriver platform, gaining AI-powered tools to build better businesses.
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Provide Coaching (optional)
Our Success Managers deliver 1:1 coaching, regular check-ins, and tailored guidance to keep tenants on track.
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Track Actions and Outcomes
Progress is continuously monitored, with tasks implemented by the tenant or supported by our delivery team.
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Share Impact Reporting
We can provide optional reports to keep you updated on engagement, progress, and return on support.
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Improve Performance and Retention
Your local businesses grow stronger, stay longer, and contribute more — boosting occupancy, income, and stability.
Business Support
that actually works
Every SaveTheHighStreet program is powered by Thriver – our unique AI tool designed specifically for busy local traders.
It’s simple to use, easy to get started, and feels like having a whole team in your pocket – recommending what to do and helping to get things done for them. Traders don’t need to be tech-savvy. They just need support that works.

A scalable programme to meet your local needs
For Councils
wanting to invest in local
resilience and growth
For Landlords
looking to reduce churn and
strengthen existing tenants
For BIDs
seeking practical
support for levy payers
CASE STUDY
Ashfield Accelerator
Delivered in partnership with Ashfield District Council and funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF), the Accelerator programme was a place-based initiative built on a proven support model.
Outcomes:
- Programme duration: November 2024 – March 2025
- 300+ businesses engaged across the district
- 60 businesses supported through the funded programme
- Exceeded council targets and expectations
- Success led to a third programme being commissioned in June 2025


Other programme models
With SaveTheHighStreet and Thriver, we can deliver scalable programmes that meet your local goals:
Incubators
Filling voids by attracting and supporting new independent businesses through a competitive entry programme.
Anchors
Transforming a large vacant space into a multi-tenant destination for independents using Incubator dynamics.
Join dozens of partners across the UK
We’ve supported over 25,000 local businesses and delivered award-winning incubator and accelerator programmes nationwide.



One movement. One tool. One mission.
We’re fighting for the future of the high street. Because we believe every independent business owner deserves access to this kind of support – whether they’re brand new, or 20 years in.
If that sounds like something you want to be a part of, we’re here for you.
Let’s end vacancy and build better high streets - together
We’re already live in UK town centres—with more launching soon. Whether you’re looking to support your existing traders, attract new ones, or activate empty space—we’d love to talk.