Local group coaching and workshops

Run small in-person coaching groups and workshops in hired local rooms on a topic you know well.

Startup cost£300 to £2k
Monthly revenue£200 to £2k
Time needed5+ h/week
First incomeWeeks
  • £300-2k
  • Side hustle
  • Own premises

Estimates for a small start in the UK, not guarantees.

What it is

Small group programmes or one-off workshops, such as goal setting, confidence or work-life balance, held in hired community rooms, studios or co-working spaces.

Your first three steps

  1. Design one workshop with a clear topic, outcome and price, and test it free with friends first
  2. Find an affordable local venue by the hour, such as a community hall, library room or co-working space
  3. Promote it through local Facebook groups, community noticeboards and online event listings, then collect feedback to improve it
Who pays

Individuals paying for a place, plus employers, community groups or charities who book you for staff or member sessions.

How it makes money

Ticket price per person for workshops, or a fee for a multi-week group course. Corporate or community bookings can be a fixed fee per session.

Skills that help
  • Leading and guiding a group
  • Planning clear session content
  • Promoting events locally
  • Listening and keeping people comfortable
Watch out for
  • Check that public liability insurance covers group sessions, and consider professional indemnity too
  • Check venue hire terms, capacity and cancellation policies before you commit
  • Coaching is not therapy; be clear about your limits and know when to signpost someone to other help
  • Keep attendee details secure and check your data protection obligations
  • Numbers can be unpredictable, so set a minimum number of bookings before you go ahead

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Questions people ask

How much does it cost to start group coaching workshops?

Startup costs are typically around £300 to £2,000, depending on your venue hire, insurance and how you promote your sessions. Check venue hire terms, capacity and cancellation policies before you commit.

How much can group coaching and workshops earn?

Monthly revenue is typically around £200 to £2,000, depending on how many sessions you run and how many people book. These are estimates, not guarantees, and numbers can be unpredictable, so set a minimum number of bookings.

What should I check before running group coaching sessions?

Check that public liability insurance covers group sessions and consider professional indemnity too. Check your data protection obligations for attendee details, and be clear that coaching is not therapy, so you know when to signpost someone to other help.

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