WADT

18/05/2026

Our lovely Chair Sue Prescott was one of the Mayor's Community Award Winners and was presented with her certificate from the Mayor last week.

Thank you for all your hard work, Sue and well done to all the other winners.

18/05/2026

What a week that was! Amazing people doing amazing things.

On Thursday, we had the pleasure of attending the first Dorset: We’re Stronger Together event hosted by Volunteer Centre Dorset and in association with NHS Dorset, Dorset Council and A wonderfully eye opening event, celebrating and showcasing the incredible organisations that work so hard, mostly under the radar, supporting the people of Dorset.

Saturday, we were on the sea front as part of the Community Expo organised by Weymouth Town Council. We spent the morning talking to local people about the work that we do here at WADT. We joined 40 other local community groups to raise awareness of what happens within the community, often behind the scenes to make our town a wonderful place to live and work. All to the soundtrack provided by AIR 107.2 - Weymouth & Portland

We're back at our HQ in King Street this week busy with new projects and ventures.

16/05/2026

We are at the Weymouth Community Expo by the Town Clock today. Along with 40 other fabulous Community groups! Wonderful Weymouth Magazine Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce Weymouth Town Council

16/05/2026

Lovely calm morning on Weymouth beach while we set up for the Community Expo.
Pop down and see us, we’re here until 2pm.

15/05/2026

Lovely feature for us in Wonderful Weymouth Magazine
Come and see us on the seafront Saturday for the Community Expo.

Weymouth Area Development Trust, or WADT, has been quietly getting on with projects to bring benefits to Weymouth for many years, but do you know what WADT is, or what it does? Nationally, Development Trusts are run by a group of residents who want to do something for their town. They look for proje...

12/05/2026

Donna & Chris will be on the seafront on Saturday 16th May representing WADT at Dorset Council's Community Expo.

Come down and gave a chat with us and find out what work we have been for the community and what our plans are for the future.

https://www.weymouthtowncouncil.gov.uk/community-expo/

31/03/2026

We have Nicholas Carroll & Financial Associates at the hub this morning for our drop in finance clinic.

Nick will be here from 10am until 1pm to answer all your questions relating to business finance, pensions, tax efficiency and financial planning.

No need to book, just pop along for a chat.

20 King Street, Weymouth, DT4 7BJ

30/01/2026

We're in the third week of the new year - how are those business resolutions going?

Setting and keeping clear goals is essential in business because it provides direction, focus, and a way to measure progress over time. However, goals are far more likely to be achieved when there is structure and accountability built into the work environment.

Being a member of a coworking space can play a powerful role in this process by surrounding you with like-minded professionals who are also striving toward their own objectives. The shared atmosphere of productivity, combined with regular routines, informal check-ins, and opportunities to share progress or challenges, helps reinforce commitment to your goals.

Simply showing up, working alongside others, and being part of a professional community can create a natural sense of accountability that keeps you motivated, consistent, and focused on long-term success.

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19/01/2026

Thanks for the mention We Are Weymouth UK

Forget the doom-and-gloom headlines – it's January and it's raining so its par for the course!

But did you know there are over 650 businesses in Weymouth who all want you to pop in and say hello?

Every January, the press focuses on a few closures (which happen everywhere), and whilst we're all nationally fighting the impact of the budget nevertheless Weymouth still grows and is a town of opportunity.

✨ So for January 2026 We’re celebrating success! ✨

We’re putting together an amazing showcase of all the new businesses that opened in 2025 – complete with photos and links – to show the world what Weymouth is really about.

📣 Want to be featured?
If you launched your business in 2025, send us:
✅ A great photo
✅ A link to your profile

Email them to [email protected] and join our Yearly Shoutout!

Let’s show everyone that Weymouth is worth visiting and is full of energy, creativity, and growth.

💪 Together, we make Weymouth shine!

Whether multiples such as Primark or independents such as Jamesia Blooms & Occasions from foodie places such as Rolls & More to Rice & Sail aswell as new ownership of pubs such as The Tin Cat and The Gloucester. Movers such as Sports Direct and WADT revamped such as Southside Funfair and Hardy's Hophouse We want to do a huge to you all.

So share your business with us as whilst we've got 30 of you on our radar, we don't want to miss a single one!

15/12/2025

✨ New Year, New Ambitions ✨
Is 2026 the year you finally take your business seriously?

If you’ve been running your empire from the spare room, kitchen table, or that favourite corner of the sofa… it’s time to upgrade. 🚀

At Starfish Enterprise in the heart of Weymouth, we offer:
🏢 Long-term rentable office space for growing businesses
🤝 A vibrant co-working community full of energy and ideas
☕ Professional meeting room, WiFi & all the coffee and amenities you need to thrive

Make a resolution you’ll actually keep:
Move into a space that reflects the business you’re building.

Your future self will thank you. 💼🌟

Book your co-working desk here https://tinyurl.com/Starfishenterprise

Come and visit our hub and take a tour of the office space we have available. Email [email protected] to arrange a time.