Grassroots

St. Patricks Day at G_R
2025-03-17 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Oxfordshire
Bring out your green!
St. Patrick’s Day—observed every March 17—is packed with parades, good luck charms, and all things green. The event started as a religious holiday, but over time it’s become a celebration of Irish culture.
St. Patrick might be the patron saint of Ireland—but he didn’t always live in Ireland. Patrick was born in Britain in the fourth century and didn’t arrive in Ireland until he was 16 years old, when he was sent to work in the country.
After he arrived, Patrick became interested in Christianity and started teaching others about the religion. He is said to have converted many of the country’s residents to Christians, and now St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated on the day Patrick supposedly died.

MYTHS BUSTED
St. Patrick was a real person, but some of the traditions associated with him and the holiday are actually myths. For instance, you’ll often see the four-leaf clover on St. Patrick’s Day. However, according to legend, Patrick used a three-leaf clover, or shamrock, as part of his teachings. Even though it’s possible for a shamrock to grow a fourth leaf, a four-leaf clover is just considered a symbol of good luck.
Another legend says that Patrick chased all the snakes out of Ireland. The problem? These creatures never actually lived in the country. In fact many animals found throughout Europe and North America don’t live on the island of Ireland—the ocean keeps the critters away.

So, with all this have being said, join us for a GREEN afternoon in the Grassroots kitchen from 4pm, where we will celebrate it accordingly.
We will have some snacks, drinks and board games and hopefully many of us will be dressed up in GREEEEN!

All members are welcome!

See you all there 🙂

G_R team

March Wine-Down with G_R team
2025-03-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Oxfordshire
Dear Members,
It’s that time of the month again!
We are excited to invite you to our monthly office wine-down , where we’ll celebrate all our hard work and the great times we’ve shared this month.
Join us for a fun-filled evening of great cheese, great company, and better wine 🙂
Details:
🗓 Date: 28th March
⏰ Time: 3pm
📍 Location: Grassroots Kitchen
If you have any questions, ask any of the G_R team members! 🙂
We shall see you all there 🙂
Warm regards,
Norbert , Giulia and Lliwen 🙂

Unlock Opportunities in the UK Defence Sector – Lunch with Make UK Defence
2026-03-20 13:00 - 14:30 | Grassroots Workspace, 46 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HT, United Kingdom
Join us for a casual lunch to explore how Make UK Defence can open doors in the UK defence sector!

Unlock Opportunities in the UK Defence Sector – Lunch with Andrew Kinniburgh, Director General, Make UK Defence
Are you a small business leader looking to explore new growth opportunities in one of the UK’s most important industries? Join us for an exclusive networking lunch with Andrew Kinniburgh, Director General of Make UK Defence, and gain first-hand insights into how the Ministry of Defence is expanding its work with SMEs.
This event isn’t just for established defence suppliers — far from it.
Businesses from all sectors and technology areas are encouraged to attend. Whether you’re working in digital, engineering, manufacturing, data, sustainability, AI, professional services, or beyond, the MOD is increasingly looking for innovative solutions from non-traditional suppliers.

During this informal session, you will:

Understand the evolving UK defence supply landscape and where new opportunities are emerging
Learn how the MOD is adapting its procurement approach to increase SME involvement
Ask questions directly to industry leaders in a relaxed, conversational setting
Connect with other small business owners exploring diversification into defence

Spaces are limited, making this a valuable opportunity to hear from experts, share ideas, and understand how your capabilities — defence-based or not — can support this critical national sector.

Who should attend
Small business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators from any industry who have an interest in exploring opportunities within the UK defence sector. No prior defence experience required.

Don’t miss this chance to position your business at the forefront of defence innovation — reserve your place today.

Scale by Design: Building Systems for Sustainable Growth
2026-03-24 12:00 - 13:00 | Online
Growing a business shouldn’t feel like holding everything together with sheer willpower. In this masterclass, we explore what it truly means to scale with intention rather than by accident.
Drawing on real founder challenges and practical frameworks, this session reveals the three biggest scaling pain points- loss of control, culture dilution, and operational friction- and shows you how to overcome them with a systems‑led approach.
You’ll learn how to identify which growth archetype your business is currently operating in – Accidental, Vanity, or Value – and how to transition to a model that is predictable, profitable, and resilient. We’ll unpack the “Power of No,” the four pillars of intentional growth, and how to productise your culture so it strengthens rather than strains as headcount grows.
Expect practical, founder‑friendly tools including the RASCI model, the Intentional Flywheel, and the Financial Clarity framework, all designed to help you build a business that operates smoothly without relying solely on founder “magic.”
This session is for founders and leaders who want to:

Build systems that reduce chaos and bottlenecks

Strengthen culture as the team expands

Make strategic, data‑driven decisions

Move from reactive growth to sustainable momentum

Create a business that is scalable – and scalable on purpose

Join us and take the first step toward building a company that grows stronger, not just bigger.
