ASHTON GATE STADIUM, 27 MARCH 2024
@BristolLifeAwds
CELEBRATING THE BEST IN BRISTOL
Greetings, everyone! If you’ve been to one of our Bristol Life Awards before, you’ll know what to expect; if it’s your first rodeo you’ll soon find out what all the fuss is about.
Because the Awards are the undisputed highlight of the Bristol business calendar – a night of glitz and glamour, celebration and congratulation, followed by guaranteed hangovers the morning after. But don’t worry about tomorrow right now; just sit back and enjoy the evening as it unfolds.
We’re here to celebrate the very best of Bristol – if you’re a finalist, you’re already a winner, a certified member of the crème de la crème. Reading through the hundreds of nominations for the Awards this year reminded us all over again what an incredibly talented, creative, astute city we live in, with excellence and acumen demonstrated right across the board, from the professional services to the arts, retail to hospitality, charity to property and many other sectors.
A big thanks to everyone who entered, and to those who make these Awards possible, from our sponsors to our blamelessly independent panel of judges; we literally couldn’t do it without you.
So settle in, kick back, tuck into the food and drink and get ready to toast the very best of the city as the winners are announced.
Look out for the results and party pics in the big Bristol Life Awards review in our 3 May issue. Our photographers are roaming as we speak, so you may just spot yourself in the magazine.
Have an amazing night. PS You all look amazing.
DERI ROBINS
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RUNNING ORDER
18:30
Drinks reception
19:20
Call for dinner
19:30
Welcome + dinner is served
20:45 Countdown begins
21:00
Bristol Life Awards commence
23:00
Official AfterShow party in the Sports Bar
CONTENTS
P6-7JUDGES AND HOSTS
Meet who decided the winners and will present Awards
P10-39 FINALISTS Details of all here alphabetically: who will win?
P44-46 SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
Thank you to all supporting us
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MENU Starter
• Burrata, basil, cracked pepper, rosemary focaccia (V)
• Smoked baba ghanoush, harissa, tomato salsa (VG)
Mains
• Old spot pork sausage, confit pork belly with truffle mash potato
• Ratatouille stuffed sweet pepper, pea emulsion, radishes, sugar snaps (V)
Dessert
• Burnt lemon curd tart, clotted cream, kumquat dressing (VG)
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THE JUDGES
The Awards are decided by a panel of independent judges…
1ELEANOR THATCHER, CIDER MAKER, THATCHERS CIDER
Eleanor is a fifth-generation cider maker at family business Thatchers Cider. Born and brought up at Myrtle Farm, where cider has been made since 1904, she has farming truly in her blood. Eleanor’s passion is protecting the environment and ensuring sustainability of the business for future generations.
2EMILY HILL, CO-FOUNDER AND CEO, GHYSTON
Emily is co-founder and CEO of Bristol based software house, Ghyston. Now over ten years old, Ghyston is a south west leader in creating transformational software, with a conscience. It commits 10% of annual profits to doing good, actively measures and reduces its impact on the planet, and regularly contributes to conversations around EDI in tech.
3NICK ROBERTS, SENIOR ASSOCIATE IN COMMERCIAL DISPUTE RESOLUTION, MICHELMORES
Nick is a commercial dispute resolution solicitor at Michelmores, in Bristol. He helps business clients assert contractual rights, understand their options, and achieve the best possible resolution to disputes. Nick has also advised on claims at all levels up to the Court of Appeal.
4ROB HINGSTON, HEAD OF ORIGIN, ORIGIN WORKSPACE
Rob’s role to manage the £8 million redevelopment project of Origin’s property in Berkeley Square, transforming it into Bristol’s most contemporary coworking space. His senior position at David Lloyd Health Clubs as Group HR Manager saw him revolutionise employee turnover and engagement.
5ROB NYE, HEAD OF SOUTH WEST & WALES, CAZENOVE CAPITAL
Robert heads up the Bristol office of Cazenove Capital, the wealth management arm of Schroders in the UK. He advises entrepreneurs across the south west region on their personal financial affairs, and also has a keen interest in charity as a trustee of Creative Youth Network.
6SAVITA WILLMOTT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE, THE NATURAL HISTORY CONSORTIUM
Savita is the chief executive of The Natural History Consortium, the charity that brings the region’s nature organisations together to work on communications and events like the annual Festival of Nature. Savita has lived in Bristol for 20 years and especially loves the city’s arts, food and drink scene.
7DR TINA RADKA, CO-FOUNDER & MANAGING DIRECTOR, AIRSAT REAL ESTATE
Tina has over 10 years of experience in senior management from scientific background to property sector and has been an active member of Association of Residential Letting Agents for the past four years (MARLA), specialising in lettings and property management. 1
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YOUR HOSTS FOR THIS EVENING
STEPH DODD
Steph Dodd is managing director of leading regional events, publishing and marketing company, MediaClash, having joined in 2016.
It produces nearly 100 events a year, led by the Bristol Life Awards, Bristol Property Awards and equivalents in Bath, Cardiff and Exeter, plus EntreConf, other conferences and networking lunches. It publishes Bristol Life and Bath Life magazines.
Steph has worked in media for over 15 years, starting her career at international publisher Future. Steph is also development manager for Creative Bath and Equal Opportunity Ambassador for Babbasa which supports her passion for nurturing young talent.
She can be reached via stephanie.dodd@ mediaclash.co.uk
GREG INGHAM
Greg Ingham cofounded and owns MediaClash with his wife Jane. He also founded and runs EntreConf and Creative Bath; has advised a diverse range of media, tech and legal companies; created the computer games charity GamesAid; and chaired the Theatre Royal Bath, starting its Creative Fund.
Greg was previously the chief exec of Future for an 18-year odyssey from a five-magazine independent start-up, to its sale to Pearson and contested MBO, to flotation as an international multiplatform media plc.
In a previous world, too many moons ago, he was a business journalist.
He can be reached via greg.ingham@ mediaclash.co.uk
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THE FINALISTS
ARTS & CREATIVE
Sponsored by SLX
BLOW CREATIVE works across global beauty, alcohol and healthcare brands for the top international clients. blowcreative.co.uk |@blowcreative
BRISTOL BEACON is a music charity, education hub and world-class venue and a transformed place of welcome, warmth and light.
bristolbeacon.org | @bristol_beacon
FABLE STUDIOS is a local video production agency producing creative content and adverts for clients across all industries. fablestudios.tv | @fable_studios
IMAGINEERIUM transforms processes for the next generation to deliver immersive brand experiences, led by theatrical and architectural insight. imagineerium.co.uk | @imagineerium_uk
LITTLE MONSTER MEDIA creates world class audio branding and sound design for radio, podcasts, video and live events. littlemonstermedia.co.uk | @littlemonstermediafx
RHOMBUS STUDIO builds brands, campaigns and digital experiences that make the world a better place. rhombus.studio | @rhombus.studio
TRINITY COMMUNITY ARTS seeks to empower communities through arts and ensures everyone has access to creativity and culture. trinitybristol.org.uk | @bristoltrinity
WAKE THE TIGER creates Amazement Parks®; immersive experiences that combine storytelling, art and purpose in a journey of discovery.wakethetiger.com | @wakethetiger
THE WARDROBE THEATRE leads fringe theatre, showcasing the city’s best theatremakers: comedians and artists with over 500 performances every year.
thewardrobetheatre.com | @thewardrobetheatre
WOT POTS is a quaint pottery studio in Westbury Wildlife Park offering clay courses, workshops, pottery painting, and parties. wotpots.co.uk | @wotpots
BAR
Sponsored by Thatchers
6 O’CLOCK GIN AT THE GLASSBOAT hosts a range of strikingly smooth artisan gins, handcrafted in small batches and using only natural ingredients. 6oclockgin.com | @6oclockgin
ALMA TAVERN & THEATRE is a truly unique theatre in Clifton, serving spirits and draught and viewing the pub as the heart of the community. almatavernandtheatre.co.uk | @almataverntheatre
THE BOOTLEGGER encapsulates the energy of the 1920s, with an underground speakeasyinspired cocktail bar and live music. bootleggerbars.com | @thebootleggerbristol
THE EASTFIELD PUB is a family-friendly food and drinks venue in Henleaze, with two function rooms and a large garden. theeastfieldpub.co.uk | @theeastfieldheanleaze
GOLDEN CRANE is a warm and casual East Asian inspired cocktail bar located in the heart of Bristol. goldencranebristol.com | @goldencranebristol
THE GREENBANK PUB is a communityfocused pub in Easton with a vibrant events calendar and exciting menu. thegreenbankbristol.co.uk | @the_greenbank_pub
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BUSINESS SERVICES
Sponsored by EntreConf
ADMIRE PR consists of builders and guardians of positive reputations for businesses, individuals, and charities. admire-pr.com | @admire.pr
AMBITIOUS is the independent strategic communications agency for organisations looking for a dynamic and trusted partner. ambitiouspr.co.uk | @ambitious
BEAUTYNET is a family-owned business engaged in the sustainable transformation of underperforming luxury beauty brands into powerful profit engines. beautynet.co | linkedin.com/company/beautynet-limited
CHANGING SOCIAL delivers expert adoption of Microsoft technologies through people centric AI, automation and change management solutions. changingsocial.com | @changingsocial
DESKLODGE is a serviced office and co-working space operator providing space for SMEs and solo workers to thrive and succeed. desklodge.com | @desklodge_bristol
HUBOO TECHNOLOGIES helps 1,500+ businesses grow by providing scalable fulfilment and storage services, thanks to unique technology and great people. huboo.com | @huboofufilment
MARLIN COMMUNICATIONS designs streamlined business communications technology systems that help companies connect, collaborate and grow. marlincomms.co.uk | @marlincomms
N3 DISPLAY GRAPHICS is a large format display, signage and graphic company serving a local and national client base. n3display.co.uk | @n3displaygraphics
NOBLE PERFORMS helps businesses grow with digital marketing expertise, including on performance strategy, SEO, PPC, content and social media marketing. nobleperforms.co.uk | @nobleperforms
PROTECTION GROUP INTERNATIONAL helps organisations build digital resilience by deploying people to implement solutions on behalf of clients. pgitl.com | linkedin.com/company/protection-group-international
SLX is a B Corp Certified production and technical solution provider to the live events, broadcast and theatre sectors. slx.co.uk | @slxmedia
ZIABIA EVENTS CONSULTANCY works hand in hand with corporate clients and charities to create and deliver engaging, professional, live and hybrid events. ziabia.co.uk| @ziabiauk
FINALISTS
CHARITY
BILLYCHIP is a social enterprise scheme that supports rough sleepers and the homeless in Bristol and across the UK. billychip.com | @thebillychip
BRISTOL AFTER STROKE is an independent charity supporting people in the south west to rebuild their lives after stroke; physically, emotionally and socially. bristolafterstroke.org.uk | @bristol_after_stroke
BRISTOL ANIMAL RESCUE CENTRE cares for the city’s animals by helping, healing and homing them since 1887. bristolarc.org.uk | @bristol_arc
BRISTOL AUTISM SUPPORT is a peer-topeer support charity for parents and carers of autistic children in Bristol. bristolautismsupport.org | @bristolautismsupport
BRISTOL & WESTON HOSPITALS
CHARITY fundraises to improve the health and happiness of patients in NHS hospitals. bwhospitalscharity.org.uk | @bwhospcharity
GREAT WESTERN AIR AMBULANCE
CHARITY provides critical lifesaving skills, equipment and air ambulance services to people in urgent need.
gwaac.com | @gwaac
JESSIE MAY CHILDREN’S HOSPICE AT HOME is a Bristol-based charity that provides specialist palliative nursing care at home for children with life-limiting conditions. jessiemay.org.uk | @jessiemaytrust
THE MAZI PROJECT empowers marginalised 16–25-year-olds through food whilst improving access to health, education and employment. themaziproject.com | @themaziproject
MIGRATEFUL celebrates migrants and refugees on their journey to integration by supporting them to teach their own cookery classes. migrateful.org | @migratefuluk
ONE25 supports women who are street sexworking or at risk of street sex work in Bristol. one25.org.uk | @one25_charity
SARSAS supports people affected by any kind of sexual assault or abuse at any time in their lives.
sarsas.org.uk | @sarsas_uk
UNSEEN UK is a Bristol-based charity empowering survivors of modern slavery, including forced labour, sexual and criminal exploitation. unseenuk.org | @unseenuk
YOUNG BRISTOL is a provider of communitybased youth services that positively and sustainably impacts the lives of young people. youngbristol.com | @young.bristol
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CIVIC
Sponsored by Hawkins Insolvency
ALL ABOUT THE COOKS makes it easy for talented home-cooks to sell their food to local people. allaboutthecooks.co.uk | @allabotthecooks
BRISTOL MEMORIAL WOODLANDS is a unique funeral venue providing a peaceful resting place within 100-acres of nature reserve. memorialwoodlands.com | @memorialwoodlands
CORE3 is Bristol’s pioneering ethical recruitment firm, dedicated to impactful, conscious hiring and community impact. core3.co.uk | @core3uk
FUTURE STARS COACHING stands out with national curriculum-aligned PE lessons, engaging childcare services and prioritises parent’s childcare needs. futurestarscoaching.co.uk | @future.stars.coaching
LEXIA EDUCATION SERVICES influences a significant change in the education sector, and is raising the standard to change the lives of young people. lexiaeducationservices.co.uk | @lexiaeducationservices
LOOM DIGITAL is a people-led agency making a positive difference by, transforming businesses with digital marketing. loomdigital.co.uk | @loomdigitalagency
MADE FOR IMPACT is a marketing agency for charities/CICs to help increase their impact and grow vital organisations. madeforimpact.co.uk | @made_for_impact
NEXTGEN CIRCLE inspires the community through sporting success, delivering youth camps, community events and football leagues. nextgencircle.co.uk | @phoenixnextgen_
NOBLE PERFORMS helps businesses grow with digital marketing expertise, including on performance strategy, SEO, PPC, content and social media marketing. nobleperforms.co.uk | @nobleperforms
PROGRESSIVE SPORTS BRISTOL & SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE engages children and young people, gearing them towards active and healthy lifestyles. progressive-sports.co.uk/bristol-south-glos | @progsportssg
EMPLOYER
ADMIRE PR consists of builders and guardians of positive reputations for businesses, individuals, and charities. admire-pr.com | @admire.pr
AMBITIOUS is the independent strategic communications agency for organisations looking for a dynamic and trusted partner. ambitiouspr.co.uk | @ambitious
BALTIMORE CONSULTING is a public sector recruitment expert committed to making a difference to people’s lives within the community. baltimoreconsultingltd.com | @baltimoreconsulting
BEAUTYNET is a family-owned business engaged in the sustainable transformation of underperforming luxury beauty brands into powerful profit engines. beautynet.co | linkedin.com/company/beautynet-limited
COGITO TALENT blends industry-leading HR expertise with unrivalled research and analytics to create bespoke people-focused programmes. cogitotalent.com | @cogitotalent
DESKLODGE is a serviced office and co-working space operator providing space for SMEs and solo workers to thrive and succeed. desklodge.com | @desklodge_bristol
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FLAGSHIP CONSULTING is a leading construction recruitment consultancy that believes in doing things differently, building long-term relationships with clients. flagship-consulting.com | linkedin.com/company/flagship-consulting-constructionand-property-recruitment-
IDS REFRIGERATION commits to promoting a positive and healthy working environment and culture and is a leading distributor of refrigeration products. climalife.co.uk | @climalife_uk
LOOM DIGITAL is a people-led agency making a positive difference by, transforming businesses with digital marketing. loomdigital.co.uk | @loomdigitalagency
PROCTOR & STEVENSON is a Bristol-based B2B full-service marketing agency, specialising in creative, technology and strategy. proctors.co.uk | @proctorsbristol
RIDGE AND PARTNERS works as a multidiscipline property and construction consultancy, helping clients create better sustainable places for people to live, learn and work. ridge.co.uk | @ridgellp
SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU provides tailored legal services to business and private individuals in Bristol and the south west. shma.co.uk | @shmalaw
EVENT
Sponsored by Bristol Life
BRISTOL LIGHT FESTIVAL brings light, fun and colour to the city centre, showcasing Bristol’s most iconic locations and famous artists. bristollightfestival.com | @bristol_light
BRISTOL NORTHERN SOUL CLUB provides inspiring club nights, leading a new wave of a cultural music movement. facebook.com/bristolnorthernsoulclub | @soulcoordinator
BRISTOL PRIDE is a charity working constantly to challenge LGBT+ prejudice and promote EDI, through events, consultation services and lobbying. bristolpride.co.uk | @bristolpride
CIRCUS CITY BY HANDSTAND ARTS is a leading national organisation dedicated to the development of contemporary circus. bristolcircuscity.com | @circuscity1
GREAT WESTON RIDE is a mass-participation cycling challenge from Bristol to Weston-superMare via the Mendips and the Somerset Levels. greatwestonride.com | @greatwestonride
ST PAULS CARNIVAL promotes and celebrates African Caribbean culture and traditions since its formation in 2017. stpaulscarnival.net | @stpaulscrnvl
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FINANCIAL
BEEWISE FS is a mortgage and protection advisor offering outstanding customer service to save time, money and stress. beewisefs.co.uk | @beewisefs
C&C COMMERCIAL FINANCE provides advice in the financial industry and is run by two brothers that go above and beyond on every case. cotterellandcotterell.co.uk | @cotterellandcotterellfinance
EVANS ENTWISTLE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS & TAX ADVISORS
delivers accounting, tax, corporate finance & consulting services. evansentwistle.co.uk | @evansentwistle
HARTSFIELD FINANCIAL SERVICES is a lifestyle financial planner and is embracing the changing tech within finance. hartsfield.co.uk | @hartsfieldgroup
INTEGRITY365 provides bespoke financial advice and excellent customer service to individuals, business owners and corporate organisations. integrity365.co.uk | @integrity365_
OVATION FINANCE is an independent chartered financial planner that provides expertise in pensions, investments and planning. ovationfinance.co.uk | @ovationbristol
HAIR & BEAUTY
ALLURE LASH LOUNGE specialises in lash extensions and training as well as strong emphasis on customer service. allurelashlounge.co.uk | @allurelashlounge
GLAMSQUAD BRISTOL offers two full-service salons made up of a team of self-employed therapists. glamsquadbristol.co.uk | @glamsquadbristol
LORI LORI is a small independent eco-friendly hair salon that is embracing natural beauty through the art of hair. @lorilorihair
NUALA MOREY SALON specialises in curls and nurtures positive mental health, caring for clients with anxiety.
nualahairdressing.com | @nualamoreysalon
HEALTH & WELLBEING
BRISTOL PHYSIOTHERAPY SPORTS INJURY CLINIC is a multi-disciplinary clinic for all ages with services including physiotherapy, sports rehabilitation, and longevity training. bristolphysiotherapyclinic.co.uk | @bristolphysiocl
COMFORT HEALTH is a physio, massage and rehabilitation clinic based in Clifton. comforthealth.co.uk | @comfort_health
ENERGISED PERFORMANCE UK offers proven coaching, workshops & keynotes to enhance your well-being, confidence and performance in sport, life and work. energisedperformance.com | @kimingleby
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NAILSEA PHYSIO is a small private physiotherapy clinic in central Nailsea consisting of four physiotherapists, a McTimoney Chiropractor, and a sports therapist. nailseaphysio.com | @nailseaphysio
ORCHARD SAUNA is an outdoor sauna and chilled plunge pool located in Bristol City Centre. orchardsauna.co.uk | @orchard_sauna
PROGRESSIVE SPORTS BRISTOL & SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE engages children and young people, gearing them towards active and healthy lifestyles. progressive-sports.co.uk/bristol-south-glos | @progsportssg
RIPPLES WELLBEING offers mental health care via counselling, training, and events. rippleswellbeing.co.uk | @ripples_wellbeing
SENSATE SPA AND STUDIOS is a hidden oasis nestled within our city centre built from 80% recycled materials. sensatespaandstudios.com |@sensatespaandstudios
SO DIVINE offers sexual wellness products and supplies to retailers such as Tesco, Boots and Superdrug. so-divine.com |@sodivine_uk
SOCCER SHOOTERS combines top quality coaching with an inclusive environment, enabling children of all backgrounds & abilities to sharpen their football & life skills. soccershooters.com |@soccershooters1
HOMES & INTERIORS
CHAUNCEYS TIMBER FLOORING is an ambitious family-run business, supplying and fitting bespoke luxury wood flooring for retail and trade clients. chauncey.co.uk | @chaunceystimber
CLIFTON OUTDOOR KITCHENS designs exceptional outdoor kitchens and entertaining spaces with a premium service that exceeds clients’ expectations.
cliftonoutdoorkitchens.co.uk | @cliftonoutdoorkitchens
COTSWOLD DESIGN specialises in high-end domestic new-build renovation and extension projects with striking character and design within Bristol.
cotswolddesign.co.uk | @cotswolddesignltd
EJ STUDIO is an architecture & design practice run by Architect Lizzie O’Neill, specialising in residential architecture and interiors. ejstudio.co.uk | @ejstudio.uk
IVYWELL INTERIORS bridges the gap between architecture and interiors, helping clients transform their homes into special places to live.
ivywellinteriors.com | @ivywellinteriors
JAS BUILDING SERVICES is a local home renovation group with a keen focus on quality and excellence in Bristol and its surrounding areas. jasbuildingservices.co.uk | @jasbuilding
KITCHENS BY NOLTE is a luxury, design, supply and installation kitchen company, selling ‘Nolte Kuchens’, Germany’s number one rated kitchen brand.
kitchensbynolte.com | @kitchensbynolte
KUTCHENHAUS KITCHENS BRISTOL delivers impeccable customer service, creating the perfect dream kitchen experience with its dedicated and skilled team.
uk.kutchenhaus.com | @kutchenhaus_bristol
MARTA ROSSATO INTERIORS creates extraordinary environments that reflect client aspirations and focuses on residential properties and contemporary aesthetics. martarossato.net | @rossatomarta_interior_design
VYOO WINDOWS provides inspirational glazing for aspirational living, providing highend window and door solutions to customers. vyoowindows.com | @vyoo_windows
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LEGAL
Sponsored by ZiaBia Events Consultancy
AMD SOLICITORS is an independent Bristol law firm that provides a full range of legal services for private and business clients. amdsolicitors.com | @amd_solicitors
BEVAN BRITTAN is headquartered in Bristol and provides advisory services to 1,800 businesses and organisations. bevanbrittan.com | @bevanbrittanllp
RUBRIC LAW excels in corporate, commercial, employment, and property law, prioritising client care and satisfaction. rubric.law | @rubric.law
SHAKESPEARE MARTINEAU provides tailored legal services to business and private individuals in Bristol and the south west. shma.co.uk | @shmalaw
LEISURE & TOURISM
Sponsored by Alliance Wales & West
ADVENTURE BRISTOL is an adventurous activity company with a new thrilling woodland-based treetops high ropes course in Ashton Court. adventurebristol.co.uk | @adventurebristol
ASHTON GATE STADIUM is a multi-sport, multi-use venue, home stadium for Bristol City, Bristol Bears, and associated charities within the Bristol Sport Group. ashtongatestadium.co.uk | @ashtongatestad
BRISTOL BEACON is a music charity, education hub and world-class venue – a transformed place of welcome, warmth and light.
bristolbeacon.org | @bristol_beacon
BRISTOL ROVERS FOOTBALL CLUB bases itself at The Memorial Stadium in Horfield, with its fans nicknamed the Pirates, reflecting Bristol’s maritime history.
bristolrovers.co.uk | @official_brfc
BRUNEL’S SS GREAT BRITAIN leads Bristol tourism, with two museums and a lovingly restored Victorian ship, wedding venue and a purpose-built conference facility. ssgreatbritain.org | @ssgreatbritain
FIRST TABLE rewards diners for dining early, with 50% off the food bill, and prides itself as an up-and-coming restaurant discovery platform. firsttable.co.uk | @firsttableuk
THE MOUNT WITHOUT is an iconic, independent gathering space dedicated to curating creative private and public events. themountwithout.co.uk | @themountwithout_events
QUARTER is an independently run company at the forefront of the hospitality industry comprising of restaurants, boutique hotels and co-working spaces. qrter.com | @quarter_bristol
WAKE THE TIGER creates Amazement Parks®; immersive experiences that combine storytelling, art and purpose in a journey of discovery. wakethetiger.com | @wakethetiger
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NEW BUSINESS
Sponsored by JAS Building Services
BE THE CHANGE – HR CONSULTANCY is proudly changing HR perceptions, helping its clients manage their people the way they want to. btcpeople.co.uk | @btcpeople
CAPSULE PROPERTIES provides flexible, affordable workspaces to support local small businesses and start-ups with a nourishing environment. capsuleproperties.co.uk | @capsuleproperties
CLIFTON OUTDOOR KITCHENS designs and builds exceptional outdoor kitchens and entertaining spaces with a premium service that exceeds clients’ expectations. cliftonoutdoorkitchens.co.uk | @cliftonoutdoorkitchens
COR RESTAURANT is a family-run neighbourhood restaurant brought to you by husband-and-wife team Karen and Mark Chapman. correstaurant.com | @correstaurant
DIY WITH EMMA is a digital media company lowering the barriers to home DIY so everyone can have a safe and comfortable place to live. diywithemma.com | @diywithemma
EDGIE EATS is an independent bakery business and café, running regular market stalls and supplying wholesale to cafés and universities. edgieeats.com | @edgie__eats
THE GRANARY is a seasonal & sustainable modern British restaurant with a menu inspired by byzantine trade routes. granarybristol.com | @granarybristol
NOAH’S is an independent fish & chip restaurant and seafood kitchen on Bristol’s harbourside. noahsbristol.co.uk | @noahsbristol
RUBY HUE CHOCOLATE MAKERS is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker and seller, that focuses on ethically sourced cacao and serving hot chocolate in its café. rubyhue.co.uk | @rubyhuechocolate
SILVER & STEEL is a unique jewellery studio start-up, transforming the industry by making it accessible, sustainable and connected. silverandsteelstudios.co.uk | @silverandsteelstudios
SPARKS BRISTOL is a sustainable department store supporting people in Bristol to take easy, money-saving actions on climate, equality and wellbeing. sparksbristol.co.uk | @sparks_bristol
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MIGRATEFUL
A delicious way to build team bonds
Whether you’re looking for a fun group bonding activity, fulfilling community social responsibility,
celebrating an awareness day or simply fancy a good ‘ol Friday night social, we can craft a cookery experience that best suits the needs of your team!
Visit www.migrateful.org to learn more.
We’re Migrateful, an award-winning UK charity that run cookery classes taught by refugees and migrants for the general public and private groups in London, Bristol, Brighton and online.
In the last 6.5 years, we’ve supported 92 migrants through the running of 3,800+ classes to over 42,000 participants, including the likes of Google, Meta, eBay and Amazon.
PEOPLE SERVICES
ACTIONCOACH CONSULTING’S vision is world abundance through business re-education. actioncoach.co.uk | @actioncoachgary
BALTIMORE CONSULTING is a public sector recruitment expert committed to making a difference to people’s lives within the community. baltimoreconsultingltd.com | @baltimorerec
CAPIO RECRUITMENT has a mission to create opportunities that help build better futures for candidates, clients and the local community. capiorecruitment.co.uk | @capiorecruitmentltd
CLEVERCHEFS is an independently owned chef-led contract caterer that provides exceptional food and service to the UK’s workplace, education, leisure and retail businesses. cleverchefs.co.uk | @cleverchefsuk
COGITO TALENT blends industry-leading HR expertise with unrivalled research and analytics to create bespoke people-focused programmes and amazing employee experiences. cogitotalent.com | @cogitotalent
CORE3 is pioneering Bristol’s ethical recruitment and dedicates itself to impactful, conscious hiring and community impact. core3.co.uk | @core3uk
FLAGSHIP CONSULTING is a leading construction recruitment consultancy that believes in doing things differently, building longterm relationships with clients. flagship-consulting.com | linkedin.com/company/flagship-consulting-constructionand-property-recruitment-
FREELANCE MUM offers child-friendly networking, supporting mums in business and removing barriers between motherhood and self-employment.
freelancemum.co.uk | @freelancemum01
H2R SELECTION provides a comprehensive range of HR services and recruitment support to small and medium-sized businesses. h2rselection.co.uk | @h2r_selection
MATTHEW OLIVERS forges exceptional relationships with its clients, becoming more than just a recruiter and service provider. matthewolivers.com | @matthewolivers1
SAFEHANDS RECRUITMENT BRISTOL is an independent provider of temporary and permanent healthcare staff across Bristol and surrounding areas.
safehandsrecruitment.co.uk | @safehandsrecruitment
WORKWELL PCS helps businesses develop and apply HR and workplace change that prioritises people, climate and society. workwellpcs.co.uk | @workwellpcs
PROPERTY
Sponsored by Bristol Property Awards
299 LIGHTING aids designers and specifiers in built environment, turning the lighting concept into a reality.
299lighting.co.uk | @299lightingltd
THE BUILD BRISTOL GROUP is a design and build company that provides full design and construction services for residential projects. thebuildbristolgroup.com | @thebuildbgroup
BURSTON COOK specialises in delivering expert commercial property advice to Bristol’s business community. burstoncook.co.uk | linkedin.com/company/burston-cook
THE FORMER BANK OF ENGLAND BY MINT STAYS – BY VERTEX INVESTMENTS hosts seven opulent serviced apartments in the heart of Bristol. mintstays.co.uk | @lovemintstays
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JAS BUILDING SERVICES is a local home renovation group with a keen focus on quality and excellence in Bristol and its surrounding areas.
jasbuildingservices.co.uk | @jasbuilding
KPA – PROPERTY MANAGEMENT
BRISTOL dedicates to superior service and care as a Bristol HMO management agency. kpa.co.uk | @kpapropertymanagement
LAMBERT SMITH HAMPTON is a leading, progressive UK and Ireland based property consultancy, with thirty offices and over 1,000 staff. lsh.co.uk | @lshtweets
MISSIATO DESIGN & BUILD is a construction company delivering a high-end, bespoke and quality building service. missiatodesignandbuild.com | @missiatodesignandbuild
RIDGE AND PARTNERS works as a multidiscipline property and construction consultancy, helping clients create better sustainable places for people to live, learn and work. ridge.co.uk | @ridgellp
SBS DESIGN & BUILD is a design and build company specialising in luxury, residential extensions, renovations and new build home projects. sbsdesignandbuild.com | @sbsdesignandbuild
RESTAURANT
BANK is an independent neighbourhood restaurant, focused on cooking seasonal ingredients over live fire. bankbristol.com | @bankbristol
COR RESTAURANT is a family-run neighbourhood restaurant brought to you by husband-and-wife team Karen and Mark Chapman. correstaurant.com | @correstaurant
DE VERE TORTWORTH COURT hosts the 1853 Restaurant & Bar, De Vere Tortworth Court’s signature restaurant located in the library of the mansion house. devere.co.uk/tortworth-court | @deveretortworthcourt
THE EASTFIELD PUB is a family-friendly food and drinks venue in Henleaze, with two function rooms and a large garden. theeastfieldpub.co.uk | @theeastfieldpub
THE GRANARY is a seasonal & sustainable modern British restaurant with a menu inspired by byzantine trade routes. granarybristol.com | @granarybristol
HARBOUR HOUSE showcases a waterfront restaurant, bar and terrace and prides itself on its food and drinks menu. hhbristol.com | @_harbourhouse
THE HIDEAWAY is an independent casual dining venue in North Bristol that focuses on customer intimacy. thehideawaybs9.com | @thehideawaybs9
KIBOU JAPANESE KITCHEN & BAR vibrantly colours Clifton with homage to the streets of Tokyo, with a menu that fuses the very best of Japan. kibou.co.uk | @kibou_uk
THE KNOWLE PUB is a local favourite in the bustling heart of – you guessed it – Knowle. theknowlebristol.com | @theknowlepub
THE ROSE & CROWN is an independently run country pub, providing quality food and drink as well as frequent events. roseandcrownpucklechurch.co.uk | @rosecrownpucklechurch
WESTBURY PARK PUB & KITCHEN is a well-established and well-loved food and drinks venue in Henleaze. westburyparkpub.co.uk | @westburyparkpub
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RETAIL
Sponsored by So Divine
6 O’CLOCK GIN makes strikingly smooth artisan gins, handcrafted in small batches, using traditional skills and the best natural ingredients. 6oclockgin.com | @6oclockgin
CHAUNCEYS TIMBER FLOORING is an ambitious family-run business, supplying and fitting bespoke luxury wood flooring for retail and trade clients. chauncey.co.uk | @chaunceystimber
HUBOO TECHNOLOGIES helps 1,500+ businesses grow by providing scalable fulfilment and storage services, thanks to unique technology and great people. huboo.com | @huboofulfilment
RUBY HUE CHOCOLATE MAKERS is a bean-to-bar chocolate maker and seller, that focuses on ethically sourced cacao and serving hot chocolate in its café. rubyhue.co.uk | @rubyhuechocolate
SPROUTS OF BRISTOL is a lifestyle store and e-commerce business that loves plants and passionately supports 100+ UK businesses. sproutsofbristol.co.uk | @sproutsofbristol
SUSTAINABILITY
Sponsored by Lexus Bristol
THE ASSEMBLIES is the parent company for three Bristol-based venues: The Old Market Assembly, The Canteen & No.1 Harbourside. oldmarketassembly.co.uk | @oldmarketassemby
CHAUNCEYS
TIMBER FLOORING
is an ambitious family-run business, supplying and fitting bespoke luxury wood flooring for retail and trade clients. chauncey.co.uk | @chaunceystimber
COUTURE TO YOUR DOOR – WEAR MY WARDROBE OUT provides luxury made upcycled garments and turns discarded textiles and remnants into customisable couture garments. couturetoyourdoor.co.uk | @wearmywardrobeout
GHYSTON is a bespoke software development company specialising in planning and delivering business-critical software for ambitious businesses. ghyston.com | @ghystonsoftware
SLX is a B Corp Certified production and technical solution provider to the live events, broadcast and theatre sectors. slx.co.uk | @slxmedia
SPARKS BRISTOL is a sustainable department store supporting people in Bristol to take easy, money-saving actions on climate, equality and wellbeing. sparksbristol.co.uk | @sparks_bristol
SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION SERVICES
helps people navigate environmental legislation in construction and offers expert advice on energy, BREEAM and Zero Carbon solutions. scspartnership.co.uk | linkedin.com/company/sustainableconstruction-services-uk-
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TECHNOLOGY
CL ELECTRICAL CONTROLS offers specialist engineering across the UK, manufacturing and installing control panels for HVAC, petrochemical, food and machine control industries. clelec.group | @clelectrical
DATA³ is a global data and AI consultancy helping disruptors of the business world to transform their organisations. data-cubed.co.uk | linkedin.com/company/data-cubed-limited
DIAL A GEEK is a B Corp certified managed IT service provider, specialising in cyber security compliance. dialageek.co.uk |@dialageek
FIRST TABLE rewards diners for dining early, with 50% off the food bill, and prides itself as an up-and-coming restaurant discovery platform. firsttable.co.uk | @firsttableuk
GHYSTON is a bespoke software development company specialising in planning and delivering business-critical software for ambitious businesses. ghyston.com | @ghystonsoftware
HUBOO TECHNOLOGIES helps 1,500+ businesses grow by providing scalable fulfilment and storage services, thanks to unique technology and great people.
huboo.com | @huboofulfilment
SIGNABLE is a leading electronic signature software provider, enhancing document signing efficiency, reducing paper usage, and boosting productivity. signable.co.uk | @signablehq
TVNET specialises in the design and installation of network cabling, including being a market leader in cabling historic buildings. tvnet-ltd.co.uk | linkedin.com/company/tvnet-limited
WESTSPRING IT provides IT consultancy and support services to businesses across the South West. westspring-it.co.uk | @westspringit
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PHOTOGRAPHY
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SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE
Which are the exemplar new projects in the region? What specific challenges will arise? How will the property sector step up?
16 APRIL 2024. M SHED, BRISTOL
• Top level keynotes
• Stimulating panels
• Networking with region’s leading property companies
PROPERTY SYMPOSIUM
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INSIGHTS PARTNER
FUNDING YOUR BUSINESS GROWTH This debate will bring together funders and business owners to discuss the investment landscape for ambitious businesses from various sectors Funding Options l Market conditions l Regional Funding l ESG l When to Raise sam.clark@mediaclash.co.uk THE NETWORK SERIES
HEADLINE SPONSOR
CLEVERCHEFS is an independently owned chef-led contract caterer that provides exceptional food and service to the UK’s workplace, education, leisure and retail businesses. cleverchefs.co.uk | @cleverchefsuk
PLATINUM SPONSOR
BRISTOL PROPERTY AWARDS celebrates the best of Bristol’s dynamic property sector. They cover all aspects, from commercial to resi and are held in the autumn at Ashton Gate. Talk to us ways to benefi t via harriette.dixon@mediaclash.co.uk. bristolpropertyawards.co.uk | @brispropertyawd
OPTIMISING IT is a B Corp™ certifi ed, NCSC Assured Services Provider of IT and Cybersecurity Services. With offi ces in Bristol, Exeter and Gloucester, Optimising IT services national customers across a range of industries. optimisingit.co.uk | @optimisingit
CATEGORY SPONSORS
ALLIANCE WALES & WEST is a leading catering equipment supplier for the hospitality, leisure, education and public sectors in the Wales and West of England regions.
alliancenational.co.uk/wales-west
ENTRECONF is the event for the entrepreneurs and change makers, on June 19-20 at Watershed. Inspiration and practical advice abounds. Also Awards and new young people’s conference, EntreConf Go. Contact: claudia.butler@mediaclash.co.uk. entreconf.com | @entre_conf
HAWKINS INSOLVENCY off ers relief to stressed out directors struggling with corporate debt and joy to shareholders of wealthy companies who wish to release their funds in the most tax effi cient way. hawkinsinsolvency.co.uk
BRISTOL LIFE delivers eye-catching design and engaging and relevant editorial to create a much-loved magazine covering the very best of life in Bristol, in all its many guises. mediaclash.co.uk/bristol-life | @bristollifemag
JAS BUILDING
SERVICES is a family-run, multi-award-winning building services company who specialise in home renovation, extension, and new build projects. JAS off er a turn-key solution using proven project management techniques. jasbuildingservices.co.uk | @jasbuilding
SPONSORS
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LEXUS BRISTOL is a state-of-the-art Lexus Centre, designed to off er new and existing Lexus owners the opportunity to experience amazing.
lexus.co.uk/bristol | @lexusbristol
SLX provides production excellence, from lighting and audio to video and rigging. SLX deliver the tech, the experts, and the innovative solutions.
slx.co.uk | @slxmedia
SO DIVINE off ers sexual wellness products and supplies to retailers such as Tesco, Boots and Superdrug.
so-divine.com | @sodivine_uk
THATCHERS cares about its ciders, and cares about tomorrow. Its vision is to create sustainable, great tasting cider for generations to come, enjoyed, loved and respected the world over.
thatcherscider.co.uk | @thatchers_cider
ZIABIA
EVENTS
CONSULTANCY works hand in hand with corporate clients and charities to create and deliver engaging, professional, live and hybrid events. ziabia.co.uk | @ziabiauk
FEATURE SPONSORS
ASHTON GATE
STADIUM is a multisport, multi-use venue, home stadium for Bristol City, Bristol Bears, and associated charities within the Bristol Sport Group. ashtongatestadium.co.uk | @ashtongatestad
WATCHES OF BATH
specialises in preowned luxury timepieces and Rolex and is also able to off er other luxury brands such as Tudor, Omega, Patek Philippe, Panerai and many more. watchesofbath.com | @watchesofbath
SILVER SPONSORS
@4 Networking Group
Babassa
Bristol Harbour Hotel & Spa
Lexia Education Services
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6 O’Clock Gin
Ashton Gate Stadium
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Death Disco – Hyde & Co
Giant Cards
Jack Soul Strutters
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Minuteman Press
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SLX
Straysparks
Votion
2024 LOADING THE FUTURE IS UNWRITTEN The conference for entrepreneurs and new business thinkers returns in June. EntreConf.com @Entre_Conf CONTENT: claudia.butler@mediaclash.co.uk COMMERCIAL: annie.kelly@mediaclash.co.uk CONCEPT: greg.ingham@mediaclash.co.uk 19-20 June 2024. Watershed, Bristol ASSOCIATE PARTNERS Early Bird Tickets available CONTENT PARTNER
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