The Aldershot & Farnborough Growth Partnership provides strategic leadership and a coordinated approach to shaping the long-term economic future of Aldershot and Farnborough.
It brings together key partners and stakeholders to combine forces, speak as a single economic cluster, and more effectively articulate the area’s strengths, ambitions and needs.
By aligning effort and acting with one voice, the Partnership will attract talent and investment, secure funding and support from government, and set out a clear case for future development that enables local businesses and sectors to grow and thrive.
Our Vision
Our goal is establish Aldershot and Farnborough as a leading destination for innovation, enterprise, and quality of life — where businesses thrive, communities prosper, and investment drives long-term economic resilience.
How we drive growth
Attracting
Investment
Leveraging the area’s global reputation, defence heritage, strategic assets, and connectivity to attract public and private sector investment.
Driving
Innovation
Positioning Aldershot and Farnborough as a centre of excellence for defence, aerospace, and technology-led businesses.
Promoting Skills & Training
Improving access to skills, training, and higher-quality employment opportunities so local residents can fully benefit from economic growth.
Building Strong Communities
Improving access to skills, training, and higher-quality employment opportunities so local residents can fully benefit from economic growth.
A World Class Economy
Aldershot and Farnborough stand at the heart of Rushmoor’s economic success, driving growth through exceptional productivity and a strong industrial base. The town is home to world-class aerospace and defence industries, anchored by its global reputation through the Farnborough International Airshow and a thriving cluster of advanced engineering firms. This heritage has evolved into a modern economy that blends high-tech innovation with robust business infrastructure.
Economic strength is clear in the numbers: Rushmoor’s economy, is worth £8.26 billion in GDP terms, with productivity levels among the highest in the UK. GVA per hour worked is £84.10, more than double the national average, and GVA per filled job exceeds £127,000, reflecting the efficiency and value generated by local businesses.
Invest, innovate & grow
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To establish Aldershot and Farnborough as a leading destination for innovation, enterprise, and quality of life - where businesses thrive, communities prosper, and investment drives long-term economic resilience.
