providing opportunity for people
in Hackney since 1977
providing opportunity for people
in Hackney since 1977
Bootstrap Charity is a workspace and business-led charity that promotes responsible business as a way to address inequality in Hackney.
Our ManIfesto
Bootstrap is a family of good people, good businesses, and charities.
We are committed to social justice and equality of opportunity –
We believe responsible business is the right thing to do.
We give the young people of Hackney opportunity and choice
To develop their talents and nurture their ambitions –
As a way to assert their power to be a force for good.
What we do

Responsible Business Practice
We promote responsible business by ensuring of our tenants pay the London Living Wage, support ex-offenders re-entering employment, and promote diversity and inclusion in their recruitment and retention practices.

Young People Support
We help young people in Hackney to make informed career choices through running Industry Insight Days, promoting Work Experience and offering Career Mentorship.

Charity Support
We support our tenant charities to deliver their charitable objectives. We establish skill- based employee volunteering partnerships between our commercial and charity tenants.
workspace in Dalston
We manage over 60,000 square foot of workspace on Ashwin and Abbott Street in Dalston, Hackney. We let studios at the current market rate to a mix of tenants, from small businesses and creative and social entrepreneurs to charities and start-ups.
Meet the businesses making it happen
Bootstrap is home to over 70 organisations, including small businesses, creative and social entrepreneurs, charities and start-ups.
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