Be one of the first 50 local members helping launch Discover Shirley.
The Foundation 50 is for local businesses, clubs, venues, class providers and organisations who want to be easier to discover and better represented online.
Why Foundation 50 exists
Discover Shirley is being built as a useful local guide. For it to work properly, it needs strong, clear, trustworthy member pages that show what Shirley actually offers.
Some local businesses already have great websites. Others rely only on social media, directory listings, word of mouth or signs in the window. Foundation 50 is designed to support those who would benefit from a simple, professional local page.
Not a web design agency — a local visibility project.
Foundation 50 exists because better local visibility needs good local information. The member page is the practical tool that helps people discover, understand and contact you.
What Foundation 50 members receive
A clear list of the launch benefits included for the first local members.
Your Discover Shirley member page
A professionally presented page that explains who you are, what you offer, where you are and how people can contact you.
A shareable local URL
A page address you can share with customers, such as
yourshop.discovershirley.co.uk
QR code for your business
A QR code you can use on posters, windows, menus, flyers, reception desks or printed materials.
Visibility in the Discover Shirley hub
Your page can be included in relevant local categories so people browsing Shirley can find you more easily.
Category placement
Barbers, nail salons, diners, clubs, classes, trades and other categories can grow around real local member pages.
Launch visibility
Early members help shape the project and can be included in launch activity as the Discover Shirley hub grows.
Photos, services and key details
Show your opening hours, location, menu, prices, services, facilities, events or other useful information.
Founding member positioning
Be recognised as one of the first local members who helped bring Discover Shirley to life.
Simple, human support
We will help shape the page so it makes sense for your type of business, service, class, venue or organisation.
Who is it for?
- Local shops and independent businesses
- Cafés, diners, restaurants and food businesses
- Barbers, salons, nail studios and wellness providers
- Dance, fitness, creative and children’s classes
- Social clubs, venues, halls and community spaces
- Tradespeople and home service providers
What happens next?
Email us with your business name, what you do, where you are based and any current links or social media pages you already use.
We will reply with the next steps and explain whether your business or organisation is a good fit for the Foundation 50 launch group.