Welcome to the Scarborough and Whitby page of the Business North Yorkshire newsletter. Here you will find details of local networking groups, events in the area, and business news from around the constituency.

To feature your business news or events, contact us by email.

Networking events in your area

Yorkshire in Business Network

Yorkshire Coast Enterprise Centre, Auborough Street, Scarborough, YO11 1HT 

• every Tuesday, 9am to midday

No booking required.

My Business Networking - Scarborough

South Cliff Golf Club, Scarborough

• 12 February, 7:30am to 9:30am
• 26 February, 7:30am to 9:30am
• 12 March, 7:30am to 9:30am
• 26 March, 7:30am to 9:30am

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BOB Club Networking Group

Scarborough Rugby Club

• 13 February, 7:15am to 9:30am
• 27 February, 7:15am to 9:30am
• 13 March, 7:15am to 9:30am
• 27 March, 7:15am to 9:30am

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WIN Networking, Whitby

Penny Hedge, Stainsacre Ln, Whitby, YO22 4NL

• 6 February, 7:30am to 9am
• 20 February, 7:30am to 9am

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Small Business Networking

Grind and Tonic, Queen Street, Scarborough

• first Wednesday of the month, 8:30am to 10am

No booking required.

Cowork Whitby Monthly Socials – Brunch

Church House, Flowergate, Whitby, YO21 3BA

• second Tuesday every month, 11am

For full details and to book a place, contact info@coworkwhitby.co.uk

Cowork Whitby Monthly Socials – Pizza night

Church House, Flowergate, Whitby, YO21 3BA

• first Thursday every month, 5:30pm

For full details and to book a place, contact info@coworkwhitby.co.uk

News and events in your area

Scarborough Market Vaults Open Day – 7 March 2026

Scarborough Market Vaults is hosting an open day on Saturday 7 March 2026, with all vacant units open to view. Visitors can explore the spaces and speak with North Yorkshire Council staff about availability, costs and how the Vaults could work for their business or organisation.

We’re welcoming anyone interested in trying out the space, including:

• popup shops
• creative exhibitions or displays
• charity or community drop‑ins

The day will also feature:

• business support popups from Yorkshire in Business and North Yorkshire Council Business Support
• history tours of the market and vaults

The event aims to show how the vaults offer flexible, affordable units ideal for start-ups and small businesses.

The immersive autism experience for businesses

The Streets Hall B, 12 Lower Clark Street, Scarborough, YO12 7PW

• 18 March

The immersive autism experience provides innovative training designed to help businesses better understand the world of neurodiverse individuals. Through practical, hands‑on activities, participants gain insight into sensory processing differences and communication styles that shape everyday interactions.

This training supports businesses in recognising the needs of neurodiverse customers and employees, and in creating welcoming, accessible, and inclusive environments. By improving awareness and customer experience, businesses can strengthen trust, loyalty, and their reputation within local communities.

Book an autism experience place on Calendly

The virtual dementia tour for businesses

The Streets Hall A, 12 Lower Clark Street, Scarborough, YO12 7PW

• 25 March

The free virtual dementia tour provides immersive training that helps businesses understand the experiences of people living with dementia. With around one in 11 older customers affected, everyday activities like shopping or dining can feel confusing and stressful. Recognising these challenges enables businesses to create more supportive and accessible environments.

Through realistic, hands‑on activities, participants gain insight into the sensory and cognitive difficulties faced by individuals with dementia. This increased awareness improves customer experience while strengthening trust and community connections.

Book a dementia tour place on Calendly

Bespoke Mental Health in the workplace training

SPARKS bespoke Mental Health training will support you and your employees talk about mental health openly, with confidence and knowledge. Learn how to build personal strategies to improve your own mental health and well-being at work as well as supporting others.

These training sessions can be from two hours to full days, designed and tailored to your organisational needs.

To find out more, visit Sparks Supporting People.

Shaping the future of our harbours – please share your views

We’re developing a new strategy to ensure our harbours remain safe, sustainable and economically resilient. It will celebrate their rich maritime heritage while supporting innovation, investment and growth — including new developments such as the £10 million Whitby Maritime Hub, opening in April, which will help diversify the economy and create opportunities in the maritime and marine industries for local people.

We encourage everyone to take part in our consultation. Your views will help shape our ten‑year plan to revitalise Scarborough and Whitby harbours and Filey Coble Landing.

The public consultation runs until 22 March 2026, and the strategy will be reported to the council’s executive in April.

Visit the Draft Harbours Strategy consultation.

Scarborough TEC College apprentice - Lewis

Scarborough TEC College, part of TEC Partnership are delighted to share a positive apprenticeship success story. The Business Engagement Team recently caught up with Scarborough Sixth Form College, which is employing a Level 3 Content Creator Apprentice. Both the college and their apprentice, Lewis, have spoken highly of the experience and the positive impact it’s having on the college.

Lewis shared his experience of the role:

"I am really enjoying my new apprenticeship. I feel as though I've settled into my working environment well. The opportunity to gain experience within the industry is so helpful as I get to see in real time what goes into planning things like marketing campaigns, and experience first-hand the management of the social media channels. My colleagues are really great, and my line manager helps me keep on track with all my tasks and jobs. I also receive support from my apprenticeship mentor who is very helpful and easy to reach when I have questions."

Scarborough Sixth Form College has also praised the impact Lewis has made since joining the team.

Maria Khan, Admissions and Marketing Manager, said:

“Having Lewis as a Content Creator Apprentice is fantastic. In his first few months with us, he has made a significant impact to our social media presence and has brought lots of fresh ideas for promoting the college. Scarborough TEC have been very supportive and provide good structure for Lewis to help him gain his qualification whilst working.”

This apprenticeship represents a significant milestone, as it is Scarborough TEC’s first Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship in the Scarborough region. It marks an important step in expanding creative and digital apprenticeship opportunities locally, with hopes for many more to follow.

This success story highlights the positive impact apprenticeships can have on individuals, employers, and the wider region, helping to develop skills, confidence, and career pathways across North Yorkshire.

To find out more about the Level 3 Content Creator Apprenticeship, visit Apprenticeships at Scarborough TEC.

Carers plus are offering local businesses a unique opportunity to step in to the world of their customers with two special events.

Your local Senior Business Advisor

As Senior Business Advisor for Scarborough and Whitby, Carey’s primary role is to promote and support business growth and the economic potential of North Yorkshire, and she works with colleagues, partners and key stakeholders to help deliver our Economic Growth Strategy. Carey takes the lead responsibility for delivering a bespoke one-to-one business engagement and support service to the businesses of the Scarborough and Whitby constituency.

Carey brings with her more than 31 years of experience working with businesses in the public and private sectors. She is a passionate advocate of apprenticeships having worked 28 years within the training and skills sector and she has also run her own business based in Scarborough. Outside of work, Carey is a member of the Scarborough Athletic Club and a regular Parkrun volunteer.

To book an appointment, contact us by email.