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DORSET CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY OFFICIAL BUSINESS MAGAZINE | ISSUE 59, DECEMBER 2023
BUILDING SKILLS ACROSS DORSET WORKFORCE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT THE IMPORTANCE OF TRAINING PROGRAMMES
THRIVING TECH LANDSCAPE CONTINUES TO GROW
RECORD-BREAKING TRIUMPH FOR WOMEN’S TEAM
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Hello and a warm welcome to our final magazine of 2023 and I cannot believe how quickly the last year has gone. It’s all hands to pump now as we busily make our plans for the year ahead and the support we aim to provide to our members and the wider business community. Firstly, I am delighted to say that the Dorset Business Festival will return next year after an incredible week in October. This will again incorporate a conference, business expo and the prestigious Dorset Business Awards and planning is already underway and will be delivered over two weeks in 2024. We know that AI and the rapid development of technology is being considered both a huge opportunity
but also perhaps a threat in businesses and we’d like to thoroughly explore this as an issue and really help businesses understand the full implications of this. Additionally, we’ve highlighted ESG as an issue that businesses need to understand, and we know that many smaller businesses are finding this a challenge. Our aim will be to help businesses understand the benefits of embedding ESG within their principles, including the whole area of carbon reduction. This is rapidly becoming a major factor for businesses in tendering for new opportunities and both entering and remaining in supply chains. Over the last 12 months we have had a major focus on the LSIP programme – Local Skills Improvement Plan – ensuring training provision is aligned to the needs of businesses to support future growth. This has been a comprehensive and constructive consultation with all types of providers and employers across a wide range of sectors. Our role within this has been to lead as an ERB – being ‘Employer Representative Body’ – emphasising the LSIP must be businessled. This work will continue into next year and we would like to thank everyone who has supported this significant project to date.
On 7th December we are holding our AGM for our members and straight after, our Dorset Chamber Christmas Lunch, open to all and one of our best events of the year, sponsored by Cordoba Rewards. I do hope you can join us, and you can see more information on our website. The AGM will see Caron Khan finish her term of office as President and I’d like to say a huge thank you to the significant commitment, leadership and support Caron has shown both Dorset Chamber and me personally over the last two years, it is greatly appreciated. This day also marks my 10-year anniversary to the day as Chief Executive of Dorset Chamber. I feel very proud of our achievements over the years, and this is a role I still feel so privileged to have. A huge thank you to everyone who supported me on my journey over the last decade. Lastly, whatever your faith, I would just like to wish you and your loved ones and happy and peaceful Christmas and New Year and my best wishes for a successful 2024. With best wishes Ian Girling Chief Executive Dorset Chamber
Contents 06 The importance of training and development programmes for your workforce 09 Cyber firm takes youthful approach 11 Celebrating tech in Dorset
19 The latest developments in the UK’s transition to electric vehicles
37 Health & Wellbeing: The crucial role of prioritising men’s mental wellbeing
20 Grapevine receive prestigious comms partner accreditation
38-39 International Trade
22 Christmas in Dorset 25 New Faces, New Places
12 Dorset Chamber Members “Sleep Out” in support of people vulnerably housed 14 College lecturer seeks international surfing glory 17 Record-Breaking triumph for AFC Bournemouth
26 Associated Chambers 30 Mauveworx wins three prestigious industry awards 33 Bournemouth PR company wins big at industry awards 34 Dorset Chamber welcomes Gail Ninnim to its board of directors
40 Dorset Chamber Events Roundup 42 Save the date 44-45 New Members 46 Membership rates 47 International Trade Rate / Member Benefits 48 Business Partners 49-55 Business Directory
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Need More Skilled People in Your Team? Government Funded Training for Employers – Workforce Growth and Development One year on from the launch of the Dorset Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP) process there is a clear strategy in place to build employers’ influence over government funded skills development programmes and courses in the county. The Dorset LSIP is a Department for Education programme, delivered by Dorset Chamber. We work alongside the Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership, Local Authorities, schools, colleges and other training providers to refine, develop and simplify what employers need to know and do to maximise the benefits of the training and work placements on offer. Following a robust research process, the Stage 1 report was approved by the Secretary of State for Education in Summer 2023, providing the evidence for current activity. Nicola Newman, project lead for Dorset LSIP, said: “Dorset Chamber has worked with a wide range of employers and partners, education and training providers, and organisations who support learners and people not-in-employment. We have targeted and spoken to small and micro businesses who are typically unheard across the sectors and the county to understand the skills businesses needs. Our approach has been collaborative and focused on constructive partnership working. We know the Post 16 landscape can be hard to navigate for employers and learners – resolving this is a key objective now.”
The ambition to align skills provision with employer needs is not new. Training and Education providers are committed to responding to employer expectations, with ongoing communication and engagement. However, Net Zero targets, an increasingly rapid digital revolution, Covid and the longer-term repercussions of Brexit as well as new and changing qualifications and course options have highlighted different opportunities and challenges for employers, learners, providers and those organisations enabling employment like the Department for Work and Pensions. Nicola Newman said: “Three key themes or ‘Cs’ have emerged as the priorities for future workforce development in Dorset – building Capacity, Capability and Collaboration in the system. These will be the Chamber’s focus for
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the next two years of the LSIP. “Dorset, like many other areas, has a rapidly shrinking workforce due to its aging population. So, we need to attract and retain more workers to build capacity. It’s a competitive market for working age people so we need to seek the best from across the globe, and for those that need to move here, create a lifestyle environment and welcome that’s better than elsewhere.” To address the capacity challenge, Dorset needs to inspire and enable more people to live and work here by showcasing the vibrant business community we have, the global sectors of excellence, and opportunities for all. Dorset also needs to be open to a more diverse and inclusive workforce. This could mean retaining, retraining and reskilling
Three key themes or ‘Cs’ have emerged as the priorities for future workforce development in Dorset – building Capacity, Capability and Collaboration in the system. These will be the Chamber’s focus for the next two years of the LSIP.
The approved Stage 1 Dorset Local Skills Improvement Plan can be viewed and downloaded here. Individual sector reports are also accessible here, offering further insight into the focus areas of healthcare, advanced engineering and manufacturing, construction, digital and technology, and agriculture. 4
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The ultimate goal is for all those who want to and can work, to have meaningful and productive occupations that benefits employers and meets their individual needs. older workers, so they want to participate for longer and share their knowledge and skills, encouraging people to return to the workplace or supporting employers to recruit adults with SEND. It is also about supporting young people into careers. The ultimate goal is for all those who want to and can work, to have meaningful and productive occupations that benefits employers and meets their individual needs. Nicola commented: “When we talk about capability, we want workers to have the right skills to do their jobs to the best of their ability, at the right time. This means making sure the local provision for technical skills development meets employers’ constantly evolving requirements. Employers have shared their need for workers with both ‘traditional’ skills and modern skills, particularly in construction, agriculture and healthcare. Employers want staff to be able to meet the demand for the new skills which are emerging such as automation, coding and green skills. There is also an ongoing need for skills including maths, digital literacy, project management and administration. Frequently needed, above all others, are so called ‘soft skills’; communication, time management, teamwork, relationship management and resilience. These capability needs will be taken forward in the next stage of the process, more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news
including improved signposting to funded programmes for employers. Nicola considers collaboration with partners as being at the heart of this whole change process. She said: “We have a shared vision for the Dorset economy and social prosperity. We will continue to build and maintain collaborative relationships: sharing insights, experiences, data at all levels. Collaboration in the system is key to the success of skills development in Dorset. We need employers to share their views, issues, concerns and ideas to shape the future. Our latest survey has just been launched and you can complete it online. It will take less than five minutes and feeds directly into the future plans.
Dorset Skills Summit 2024 22 February, 2024 A FREE event for employers to discover the funded skills and training opportunities available across Dorset. Meet providers, hear expert panels, network with businesses and build skills in your business. Book online >> www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/events
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The importance of training and development programmes for your workforce In 2022, the Employer Skills Survey (ESS 2022) showed that three-fifths (60%) of employers had provided training for their staff in the last 12 months, a decrease from 66% in 2017. Investing in training and development programmes is essential for both your workforce and your organisation as a whole. Such programmes provide opportunities for employees to improve their skills, increase their knowledge, and stay current with industry trends while enhancing their job satisfaction and engagement levels. Meanwhile, employers benefit from a more skilled and knowledgeable workforce that can adapt to changing business needs and contribute to the organisation’s growth. However, it is crucial to ensure that training and development programmes are aligned with your organisation’s goals and objectives and are relevant to the attendees’ roles and responsibilities. Skill enhancement: Training and development programmes offer employees opportunities to enhance their skills and knowledge. Whether it’s technical expertise, leadership abilities, or soft skills like communication and teamwork, these programmes help employees stay up to date with industry trends and best practices. By continuously developing their skills, employees become more competent and confident in their roles, leading to improved performance and productivity. Employee Engagement and satisfaction: Organisations can demonstrate their commitment to employee growth and success by investing in training and development programmes. This commitment fosters a positive perception among employees by showing that the organisation is interested in their long-term career advancement. This, in turn, fosters employee loyalty and encourages them to remain with the company, retaining their skills and experience within and reducing turnover and recruitment costs. Appropriate 6
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training courses enable individuals to take on more responsibility and empower them to reach their full potential. Increased Productivity: Well-trained employees are more efficient and productive in their roles. Training programmes equip employees with the necessary tools and knowledge to perform their tasks effectively. Employees learn new techniques, shortcuts, and best practices that streamline workflows and improve productivity. By investing in training, organisations can expect a significant return on investment through increased output and improved quality of work. Adaptability to Change: In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, organisations must be agile and adaptable to change. Training and development programmes help employees develop the skills to navigate change successfully. Whether training employees to use new technology, implementing new processes, or adapting to market trends, employees trained in change management are better equipped to embrace and drive organisational change. Local Skills Improvement Plan (LSIP): LSIPs are a new employer-led initiative from the Department for Education in England. They are a vital part of achieving the aim set out initially in the Skills for Jobs whitepaper, which looked to put employers more firmly at the heart of the skills system to help ensure businesses and people have the skills they need to thrive and progress. Specifically, LSIPs aim to make technical education and skills provision more responsive to the changing needs of employers and the local economy. The Department for Education has designated 38 employer representative bodies throughout England as responsible for developing a 3-year LSIP for their area. /company/dorset-chamber/
Each 3-year plan will identify the courses that training providers should deliver to address the local skills need. Businesses, education providers and organisations can refer to the GOV.UK website to find the LSIP for their area and see the designated employer representative body responsible for leading its development and review. The published LSIPs can be found on the designated employer representative body websites. Statutory guidance sets out the process for developing, approving, and implementing an LSIP and subsequent reviews, as well as the duties placed on relevant providers in its development stage once an approved LSIP is in place. It also sets out the role employers, providers, local government, and other stakeholders can play in co-operating with the designated employer representative in developing an LSIP and supporting the delivery of its priorities, whether they have a specific statutory duty or not. For further information on training and development programmes for your workforce and LSIPs, please do not hesitate to contact our HR & Employment team by emailing online.enquiries@ la-law.com. Written by Olivia Monks, Legal Assistant, and edited by Edward O’Brien, Senior Associate in the Employment team at Lester Aldridge.
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Cyber firm takes youthful approach A Dorset-headquartered cyber security company is investing in the younger generation to drive its success even further. C3IA Solutions Ltd, based in Poole, is growing rapidly and has 150 members of its team working across the public and private sectors. The company’s expansion signifies a commitment to offering a wide range of employment opportunities. These include university placements, work experience and apprenticeship schemes. It has resulted in a crop of young talents joining C3IA’s cyber, marketing, compliance, and finance departments. Delivery and Security Director, Jim Hawkins, said: “There is huge value in recruiting younger people. We have welcomed some highly skilled and motivated individuals over the last few years. “We’ve had teenagers on work experience and are committed to developing the next generation of cyber professionals. “Through our relationship with the UK’s Cyber Security Council, we have shared a work experience programme that other companies may be able to employ.
“Of course, hiring young people means we can train and develop them in how we do things – but we also learn from them, which is equally important. “Cyber security is a growing industry experiencing a shortage of professionals
so by encouraging younger people we are investing in the industry’s future and growing a diverse workforce from a wide variety of backgrounds and abilities.” www.c3ia.co.uk
Enhanced IT support Dorset Coding Day Enhanced IT played a key role in Dorset Council’s Dorset Coding Day initiative, which was hosted by Heatherlands Primary School in Poole. Dorset Coding Day took place for the second consecutive year, following the huge success of the inaugural event in 2022. Dorset Coding Day is about inspiring children around the potential opportunities in coding for their increasingly digital futures and engages students in years 5, 6 and 7 (Aged 9- 12) and covers elements of the programming topics in the Key Stage 2/3 computing curriculum. Representing Enhanced IT was Internal Sales Representative, Luke Longdon who had been invited along by BCP Council to speak with the 180 strong captive, young audience about potential careers in IT. Luke said: “As more and more of the world goes online, children see digital on a daily basis but don’t necessarily see it as an option for their future careers, especially in Dorset. The purpose of the afternoon was to inspire those children and to remove any misconceptions. “It was a pleasure to be invited to talk about my journey so far in the tech industry and I hope my session inspired the children to explore and learn more about a career in IT.” www.enhanced.co.uk more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news
Luke Longdon from Enhanced IT talks coding to pupils from Heatherlands Primary School
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Celebrating tech in Dorset
The growth of Dorset’s tech industry shows no signs of slowing down, and the region is poised to become a key player in the global tech ecosystem. Matt Hammond, founder of Dorset-tech firm Talk Think Do, and a panellist at Dorset Chamber’s recent Future of Business Conference, shares his insights on why now is such an exciting time to be building a career in technology in Dorset. Dorset boasts a thriving tech landscape that has gained momentum in recent years, with a wide range of technological innovations reshaping the business and cultural fabric of the region. Dorset has become a hub for startups, entrepreneurs, and established tech companies alike, leading to the emergence of a vibrant community of tech enthusiasts and experts who are driving innovation across sectors such as aerospace, marine, and healthcare. Growing tech sector Matt commented: “Dorset has a thriving tech industry with a growing number of businesses and startups. The tech sector in Dorset is
experiencing significant growth. The county is becoming known as an emerging hub of technological innovation, meaning there is plenty of opportunities for career growth. At Talk Think Do, the size of our team has more than doubled in 2022 alone, and we’re always looking for new team members to join us. “With its strategic location placed between London, Bristol and the South West, excellent infrastructure, and supportive economic and business ecosystem, Dorset has become an attractive destination for tech companies. Dorset’s tech landscape encompasses a diverse range of industries, including software development, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and digital marketing, contributing to the region’s economic prosperity, and establishing it as a thriving tech destination. This evolution is beneficial to all businesses like ours as our location becomes more highly regarded by talent, investors and clients.” Work-life balance “We love where our office is based in Wimborne. Dorset not only provides a thriving tech sector but also offers an exceptional work-life balance opportunity. The region is a desirable location for tech talent seeking a quality of life, as awareness of out of London tech hubs are gaining traction and appeal. Collaboration and networking “There are also many networking events and meetups for tech professionals in the region, providing opportunities for collaboration and sharing knowledge. This isn’t something that is as common in other geographies and does put Dorset in a unique position.
“Dorset offers a robust network of tech professionals and resources that enable individuals to expand their connections, stay updated with industry trends, and foster collaborations for mutual growth.” Opportunities for innovation “There are ample opportunities for innovation in the tech sector in Dorset, with many businesses leading the way with cutting-edge technologies such as AI, IoT and blockchain. At Talk Think Do, we have recently launched a recruitment campaign to bring a Prompt Engineer into its growing team. “We are recruiting for this position following experimentation with and successful integration of AI into several of our client projects, so this is a hugely exciting time for those looking to enter into a career in AI, based in Dorset.” Matt added: “As part of our growing service offering, we are now building custom generative AI solutions for customers. With the launch of new AI services in the pipeline for this year, we are confident that a Prompt Engineer will help us deliver to expectations effectively and ethically. “We believe OpenAI is the model to be taken seriously and recognise the importance of having skilled AI experts on the team. We have a strong trust in Microsoft to offer capabilities for us to build strong systems that solve problems. With more and more customers wanting to integrate AI into their projects, this is the perfect time for us to be hiring for this unique opportunity.” Matt founded Talk Think Do in 2014 to innovate, modify, and maintain advanced, bespoke cloud-native applications that enable businesses to achieve their growth objectives. Talk Think Do recently celebrated its 8-year anniversary, marking another successful milestone for the fast-growing Dorset tech company. To learn more about Talk Think Do and career opportunities visit www.talkthinkdo.com.
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Dorset Chamber Members “Sleep Out” in support of people vulnerably housed Over 70 members of Dorset Chamber are helping YMCA Bournemouth to make this Christmas a JOYous one. Great camaraderie and team building spirit was at its best, on Saturday 18th October at Talbot Woods School, where the YMCAB BIG Sleep Easy 2023 took place. Almost 80 businesspeople came together to spend one night in a cardboard box – to highlight the needs of people who sleep rough. There was a competitive edge as companies competed to have the
largest team. Long term main sponsors, Lester Aldridge’s team of 11, whose total fundraising over the years is close to £25K, were nearly pipped at the post by Steele Raymond’s team of 8. Ian Girling & Gareth Sherwood, CEO’s of Dorset Chamber and YMCAB deliberated long and hard, before declaring Barchester Care Homes as winners of the BIG Sleep 2023 for their amazing structure and presented them with their trophy and a voucher for dinner for 4 at Rick Stein’s. Sheena Dayman, Events Manager of
YMCA Bournemouth, said: “Every year, the generosity and commitment of our local partners who participate in and fundraise towards the BIG Sleep Easy is a reminder of the kindness that exists within our community. We are not only raising awareness of the difficulties faced by those who are homeless throughout Dorset but we’re also raising vital funds so we can support these vulnerable individuals.” You can still make a donation by visiting www.justgiving.com/campaign/ ymcabbigsleepeasy2023
PKF Francis Clark to create new trainee jobs in Dorset PKF Francis Clark is to create 80 new jobs for graduates, school leavers and career changers next year. The roles will be based at the accountancy firm’s offices in Poole, Bristol, Exeter, Plymouth, Salisbury, Taunton, Torquay and Truro. Applications are now open for 80 apprenticeship vacancies, including 11 in Poole, starting in January and August 2024. Candidates can choose between accountancy and tax pathways, with qualifications tailored to both graduates and non-graduates. Chief people officer Amy Taylor said: “Alongside our ongoing recruitment of experienced professionals as we continue to grow, we’re stepping up our early careers recruitment for next year to ensure we have the capacity and skills to serve our growing client base in the future. “Our latest recruits have settled in well and are already making an impact, and we’re delighted to be able to offer even more career opportunities to school leavers, graduates and career changers across our region next year.” www.pkf-francisclark.co.uk 12
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College lecturer seeks international surfing glory Last month, staff and students at Bournemouth & Poole College cheered on lecturer Mark Hagger, along with Team England Para (Adaptive), who competed in the world’s largest adaptive surfing competition, the ISA World Para Surfing Championships (WPSC) and successfully took at 1 Gold, 2 Silvers and a world ranking of 4th overall. Mark successfully secured his position in Team England Para (Adaptive) after gaining a first-place title at the English Adaptive Para Surfing Open and second in the Welsh Para Surfing Championship earlier this year. Since the age of 14, Mark Hagger has been surfing at beaches across the south coast before having to stop due to a Multiple Sclerosis diagnosis. After a 10-year break, he returned to the sport as a para surfer in the prone two category, lying down on his surfboard. Mark Hagger said: “It’s incredibly exciting to continue to wave the flag for Great Britain, and all those with disabilities. “Not only have I had the privilege of meeting some incredible and inspirational people through the para-surfing community, but I also had the privilege of being team captain at the event, which saw us gain the highest ever position for any Surfing England team. “The College has been very supportive of my surfing achievements and when I compete many colleagues tune in to watch on television.” www.thecollege.co.uk
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Greendale Construction announce new partnership with Dorset County Football Association Chartered Builders, Greendale Construction Limited, has announced its new partnership with Dorset County Football Association, which will see the building firm take on the naming rights of the Dorset Sunday Challenge Cup for the 2023-24 season. This year’s Greendale Construction Sunday Challenge Cup will see 25 teams compete to win the trophy, with the final due to take place at the County Ground on Sunday 19th May 2024. Greendale Construction are also an integral construction partner in the development of the new 150 seater stand at Dorset County FA, and will provide the works to construct the main base upon which the new stand will be placed. Maria Seabright, Finance & HR Director, Greendale Construction, commented: “We are delighted to have become a partner with the Dorset FA, and to take on naming rights of the Dorset Sunday Challenge Cup for 2023-24, is very exciting. “Greendale are also thrilled to be working with Dorset FA on the new 150 seater stand at Hamworthy United FC’s County Ground. The new steel framed stand will sit on a reinforced concrete base and will supply 150 seats, plus two wheelchair spaces, providing unobstructed views of the pitch under a cantilevered roof.” www.greendaleconstruction.com
Don’t work from home, work from the FOUNDRY The team at FOUNDRY is offering free taster weeks for Dorset Chamber members to experience its sleek and dynamic co-working spaces. With its modern co-working lounge, well-equipped meeting rooms, and podcast studio, FOUNDRY provides an engaged workspace that encourages innovation and collaboration. It’s also a great place to meet new businesses, collaborate ideas and expand your network through its active events calendar. Visit www.foundryuk.com to find out more. 14
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Record-Breaking triumph for AFC Bournemouth AFC Bournemouth treated a record crowd for a women’s game at Vitality Stadium to a resounding 4-0 win against Portishead Town on Sunday 5 November. The official attendance of 6,805 more than doubled the previous best of 3,067 for the visit of Maidenhead United last season. Steve Cuss’s team registered a ninth successive league victory to maintain their 100 percent winning start in Division One South West. Lifelong Cherries supporter Maisy Smith
started the ball rolling when she helped settle any nerves in the hosts’ camp by opening the scoring in the 12th minute. Gemma McGuinness doubled the Cherries’ lead with an unstoppable volley from a cross by Alisha Buckingham midway through the first half, the winger’s 12th goal of the season. Defender Helen Bleazard made it nine goals for the season in the 83rd minute before substitute Chloe Gilroy completed the scoring late on. Steve Cuss, AFC Bournemouth women’s
‘Bus to Buffet’ scheme launched by Morebus and COSMO Bournemouth
New leisure attractions contribute towards a significant footfall increase at The Dolphin Poole
Bournemouth bus company Morebus and COSMO, an all-you-can-eat world buffet restaurant, have joined forces to launch a ‘Bus to Buffet’ scheme amid the mounting cost of fuel and food to support customers during the continuing cost-of-living crisis. The cost of fuel and food prices have been two of the most prominent features during the crisis and with the recent government announcement to extend the £2 single bus journey initiative, the Bournemouth businesses have partnered to offer residents across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch the opportunity to dine for less when they use the sustainable transport option to travel by bus to and from COSMO restaurant located in St Peter’s Square, Bournemouth. Nikki Honer, head of communications for Morebus, commented: “This is great for our customers who are able to save money on a midweek meal out. The offer is valid on all app tickets, so ideal for regular commuters too, who are looking for a midweek treat.”
Flip Out, Putt Putt Noodle and High Score Arcades bring new family focus to the town’s ever-growing lifestyle destination Footfall at The Dolphin Poole increased by an average of 12.4% on 2022 figures following the opening of three major attractions at the centre. Pan-Asian-themed Putt Putt Noodle, indoor activity centre Flip Out and retro arcade experience High Score Arcades opened earlier this year and have provided families with a variety of activities to enjoy alongside the traditional retail experience The Dolphin Poole is renowned for. All three attractions enjoy over 4-star ratings on TripAdvisor and have highlighted the shopping centre location as key to success. Footfall at The Dolphin Poole is up 21.2% compared to 2021 and this success demonstrates the positive impact of the strategy to reimagine retail spaces to suit ever-changing community needs. John Grinnell, Centre Manager of The Dolphin, said: “The hugely varied mix of brands within The Dolphin Poole reflects
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team manager, said: “It was a very special day for the football club, to host a women’s game and attract this sort of crowd is really special, it meant a lot to the players, and you could see on their faces how much we enjoyed it. “Hopefully, we’ll be sending a few people home talking about the women’s team and hopefully they’ll continue to follow us and give us that support because it has been an absolutely fantastic occasion. www.afcb.co.uk
the continuing ambition to re-frame and reimagine this location for the future and make it so much more than just a shopping centre. “Flip Out, Putt Putt Noodle, and High Score Arcades have been welcome additions to the centre and their presence means there is something for the entire family including young children, teenagers, and older members of our community at The Dolphin Poole.” www.dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk
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Driving towards a green future:
The latest developments in the UK’s transition to electric vehicles On 20 September 2023, the UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced that the 2030 ban on sales of new petrol and diesel cars was being pushed back to 2035. Whilst rolling back the 2030 ban on new sales of petrol and diesel cars could risk the UK’s position as a world leader on electric vehicles, the good news is that, under the recently confirmed Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate, 80% of all new cars sold in Great Britain will need to be emission free by 2030. It’s well documented that the UK is on the cusp of making real headway in its transition to net zero tailpipe emissions for road transport, which is key to improved air quality and health outcomes. The ZEV Mandate provides a welcome degree of certainty to both industry and the driving community; businesses are investing heavily in electric car production, EV charging infrastructure, skills and training, and the supply chain. On the positive side, public appetite for battery electric cars is still growing with a new one being registered every 60 seconds (September 2023). Electric cars have lower running costs, are good
for the planet, and good for our health. And whilst buying a new EV may be more expensive, second hand electric cars can be great value. But it’s not only the upfront costs that matter. If we look at the total cost of ownership, then EVs are often better value, once all costs are considered. So whether you have already embraced EV, or are thinking about making the switch, here’s some food for thought around affordability, charging, and innovation in this space. Affordability: Business Leasing and EV salary sacrifice schemes are offering affordable access to electric cars, thanks to sustained low rates of Benefit in Kind. In parallel, second hand electric car sales are ‘soaring to new levels’, making EVs more affordable to more people across our communities. Public charging: The Government’s goal is to have a minimum of 300,000 public chargers rolled out by 2030). Reassuringly, the Government is implementing a series
of improvements to public charging under the Public Charge Point Regulations 2023, including covering reliability, enforcing a 24/7 helpline, and pricing must be transparent. Contactless payment must also be available. Innovation: There’s lots of neat innovation especially in the on-street charging space, with cable gully companies emerging, so that people can charge using their own electricity supply, rather than paying more for public charging. Find out more about electric car leasing from ElectriX.
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Grapevine receive prestigious comms partner accreditation Poole based managed service provider, Grapevine has been awarded ‘Gold Partner’ status by its longstanding communications partner, Gamma, with an official announcement made by Gamma just a day before Grapevine won ‘Best Place to Work’ 2023 at the Dorset Business Awards. Gamma Communications plc (‘Gamma’) is a leading supplier of communication services in the UK, German, Spanish and Dutch business markets, providing robust and secure solutions that enable organisations to communicate, collaborate and offer a better customer experience. Grapevine has been a trusted partner of Gamma for a considerable time. In 2021, they achieved the ‘Technical Alliance Partner’ status, a recognition that came after comprehensive training and a demonstrated mastery of Gamma’s product suite. Grapevine’s notable accomplishments, particularly in the cloud telephony and mobile sectors, have contributed to the company becoming just one of six Gamma partners to hold both the Gold Partner and Technical Alliance Partner status. James Spinks, Grapevine’s Managing Director, shared: “We are extremely proud to have attained Gold Partner status. We have always aspired to achieve this accreditation and are pleased to have reached this ahead of our anticipated schedule. Having previously been awarded Technical Alliance Partner status, we are honoured to be recognised as providing both quantity and quality at Grapevine. “Gamma have been the perfect partner on our journey to becoming a respected provider of cloud telephony services. With a winning combination of innovation, support and training, Gamma have always been a partner first vendor as we continue to grow our business together.” www.grapevine.uk.com
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Lifelites donate life-changing IT equipment to Julia’s House Julia’s House has received an incredible donation of specialist IT equipment from Lifelites, a charity which enables children with life-limiting conditions to play, create and communicate through assistive technology. The equipment gifted to the Julia’s House hospice in Corfe Mullen includes an Eyegaze, which allows children to paint a picture, play games and communicate by tracking the child’s eye movements with a special sensor, and a PODS sensory tent, which takes children into the magical world of space, the North Pole or a forest with remote controlled internal lighting, complementing sound effects and a matching audiobook. Lifelites also provided Julia’s House care staff, play workers and lead nurses with two full days of training on the equipment, and will continue to support them to get the best out of it. Natalie Sheehy, Lead Nurse for Julia’s House, said: “It’s so exciting to be able to offer this equipment to the children and young people in our care. We are blown away by the potential of its use. It isn’t just about play, but communication, accessibility and the feeling of inclusiveness it gives the children. “Julia’s House is incredibly grateful to Lifelites for this generous donation, which is going to make a huge difference to the children we care for.” www.juliashouse.org
UFHN celebrates 19 years of heating innovation and customer satisfaction Over the past 19 years, UFHN has perfected the art of underfloor heating design, supply and installation, working in collaboration with a large portfolio of clients from mechanical engineers, developers and builders to local authorities, plumbing & heating engineers and homeowners. Their passion for customer focused solutions has earned them prestigious awards and recognition, solidifying their position as leaders in the industry, especially in the listed building sector and the more unique projects across the country. Paul Lines, Managing Director comments: “Our team have demonstrated an unwavering commitment to exceeding customer expectations. “I couldn’t be prouder of their dedication and the efforts they’ve put into transforming the way we heat our spaces. “As we look to the future, we remain committed to providing innovative solutions that continue to set new standards in comfort and efficiency”. www.ufhn.co.uk
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The return of Treecycling
Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity has launched its annual Christmas tree recycling service sponsored by Waste Management Facilities. Bookings are now being taken to have your Christmas tree collected from Friday 5 January until Monday 8 January 2024 from Poole, Bournemouth, Christchurch, Wimborne, East Dorset and Ringwood. Francesca Potton, community fundraiser, commented: “We’re thrilled to see the return of our Treecycling service. It’s one of our biggest fundraisers of the year. “By booking to have your Christmas tree collected by Diverse Abilities you can help us raise vital funds to run our services that support children and adults with disabilities in Dorset.” Visit diverseabilities.org.uk/trees to book your collection for the first weekend of January.
Building Christmas is a recipe of love at Farmer Palmers
YMCA Bournemouth launches Christmas gift campaign for supported housing residents YMCA Bournemouth is appealing for the Dorset community to spread some Christmas cheer by giving a gift to those in need this festive period. Their 17th ‘Prezzies for Rezzies’ campaign was launched 6th November, where they encourage members of the public to write Christmas cards and donate gifts for residents of their supported housing services. Last year, 114 residents received a package of personal cards and presents from the public, including DVDS, toiletries, winter clothing, and chocolate. Mark Inkpen, Chief Operations Officer at YMCA Bournemouth commented: “The festive period should be a time for everyone to feel loved and cared for but sadly, many of the individuals that YMCA Bournemouth support do not have any family or friends to call upon. This means that donations from our ‘Prezzies for Rezzies’ campaign are very often the only gifts they’ll receive at Christmas. “It is part of our mission to make the festive period as enjoyable as possible for our supported housing residents by creating a package of personal gifts for each resident – everything from DVDs and art materials to winter clothing and gift vouchers. We’d love to see as many donations as possible, whether from an individual or organisation, so that we can spread the Christmas cheer even further this year.” To find out more and donate, visit www.ymcabournemouth.org.uk/housing/prezzies-forrezzies/
Farmer Palmers is gearing up for a magical transformation as the festive season begins. Their dedicated team of creators will be working tirelessly for four weeks to bring the enchantment of Christmas to life at the farm park, building an immersive experience that captivates the hearts of families with children aged 8 and under. With a variety of weekday, weekend and twilight experiences on offer, guests can expect laughter in the air, mischievous elves and engaging interactions, ensuring each child feels the magic of the season. Come and join the festivities and book your ticket via their website www.farmerpalmers.co.uk
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New Faces, New Places
Celebrating new roles being filled within the Members of the Dorset Chamber
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Recruitment expert Natasha Anderson joins the growing team at Aspire Jobs Leading boutique recruitment agency Aspire Jobs is pleased to announce the addition of Natasha “Tasha” Anderson as Senior Recruitment Consultant. Tasha joins Aspire’s Managing Director Helen Stacey in further strengthening the agency’s services to businesses across Dorset, Hampshire and nationwide.
Andrew Rumsey joins the Even Keel Solutions team Andrew Rumsey is an experienced insolvency and restructuring advisor who provides invaluable support and guidance to businesses navigating financial distress. With over 20 years advising companies large and small, his calm and collected approach ensures the process runs smoothly. Andrew joins the Even Keel Solutions team as Associate Director.
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ViewHR welcomes renowned specialist employment law solicitor Hampshire and Dorset based Human Resources and Employment Law consultancy ViewHR proudly welcomes Paul Burton to its dynamic team as a distinguished Employment Law Solicitor with over two decades of unparalleled experience. With this exciting addition, ViewHR elevates its commitment to providing first class services in employment law and human resources.
Growth of Woodstock Legal Service’s Commercial Property Team with appointment of tri-qualified solicitor Woodstock Legal Services has continued its impressive growth for 2023 with the appointment of highly experienced commercial property solicitor, Orla Gilligan. Orla joins the firm as a consultant commercial property solicitor, having most recently worked as an Associate Solicitor and Technical Property Lawyer at Farnfields Solicitors in North Dorset.
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Associated Town Chambers Bridport Business Chamber of Trade and Commerce www.bridportbusiness.org.uk Our mission is to ensure that Bridport provides the ideal environment for businesses to thrive and to supply the goods and services that the town and surrounding area needs to remain economically vibrant.
Dorchester Chamber for Business www.dorchesterchamber.co.uk We play an active role helping to promote local business and enterprise, representing a wide range of businesses both large and small. Our priority is to help our members work together to boost trade. In addition, we are also working with community partners on our Retain & Retrain campaign to promote apprenticeships and similar initiatives to further enhance employability in Dorchester.
Gillingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry www.gcci.co.uk Gillingham Chamber of Commerce and Industry has been around since the 1930s. Many of our members come from outside the High Street where diversity encompasses old family firms, industrial estate units and new modern work from home and digital businesses. We are very much involved in local initiatives and other groups such as Town Council, Gillingham School, Gillingham in Gear, Dementia Friends, Town Team in particular.
Shaftesbury Chamber of Commerce
www.shaftesburychamber.co.uk The Shaftesbury Chamber has around 100 members from its two business parks and independent High Street businesses. They hold monthly networking meetings and are very active in the development of the town’s economy. Unlike many other towns, Christmas lights and activities are entirely run and paid for by chamber members.
Sherborne Chamber of Trade and Commerce
www.sherbornechamber.co.uk The Sherborne Chamber of Commerce exists to promote its members’ businesses and the wider business community. It has a membership in excess of 150. The chamber is involved in just about every event that takes place in the town, supporting the Sherborne community, attracting media interest and creating a memorable experience for visitors to the town.
Swanage & District Chamber of Trade www.swanagechamberoftrade.co.uk We have many ways of helping to promote all businesses in Swanage, the most popular of these is the Swanage Map. This is provided to tourists free of charge through all local hotels and the tourist information centre. As a member, you will be taking an active part in helping develop business opportunities in Swanage.
SturBiz - Sturminster Newton Chamber of Commerce
www.facebook.com/SturBiz The Sturminster Newton Chamber of Commerce was set up in 2018 and named SturBiz for simplicity. Its mission is to promote and enhance Sturminster Newton and surrounding area’s economy and its businesses and support a thriving and effective business community.
Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce
www.wpchamber.co.uk The chamber has been supporting businesses for over 100 years, encouraging and inspiring businesses of all sizes. We’ve helped many people to find their feet in the local business community, by providing an environment where they can connect with likeminded people. In recent years we’ve represented the concerns of businesses to the local councils, contributing to a significant cut in the cost of car parking charges. We played an important role in the establishment of the Weymouth BID, in whose operation we take a keen interest.
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Forest Holme Hospice Gardens win gold at Poole Awards
Forest Holme Hospice in Poole has fought off fierce competition to win gold in the Loving Care Homes category in Poole in Bloom 2023. The annual Poole in Bloom competition was founded to celebrate the efforts of local community groups, businesses, and homes to make Poole a beautiful place to live. The hospice’s volunteer gardeners David Dawson, Viv Taylor and Petula Fishlock were awarded the commemorative plaque at the presentation evening on Wednesday October 25 at Compton Acres. Sara Fripp, Fundraising Manager at Forest Holme Hospice Charity, said: “This award is great recognition for our wonderful volunteer gardeners, David, Viv and Petula, who come every week to make sure our patients have a beautiful view to look out on from their bedroom windows. “We cannot thank our green fingered volunteers enough for their tireless work to help Forest Holme bloom.” www.forestholmehospice.org.uk 26
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Mauveworx wins three prestigious industry awards Mauveworx, a leading marketing services company based in Ferndown, Dorset, has won three prestigious industry awards for its innovative and eye-catching retail window displays and FSDUs (free-standing display units). The company received two silver awards from the POPAI UK & Ireland Awards 2023, which recognise excellence in point-ofpurchase advertising and retail marketing. Mauveworx won the silver award in the Window Displays category for its festive and colourful Christmas windows for Lakeland, a home and kitchenware retailer. The company also received two awards from the UK Graphic Awards 2023, which celebrate the best in graphic design and print across the UK. Mauveworx won the silver award in the Retail: Windows category for its stunning and creative Christmas windows for Lakeland. The company also won the bronze award in the Retail: In-store category for its bright and colourful FSDUs for Krispy Kreme, a doughnut and coffee chain. Mauveworx’s Managing Director, James
Martin, said: “We are thrilled and honoured to receive these awards, which recognise our team’s hard work, creativity and passion. “We are proud to have delivered outstanding results for our clients, who
trusted us with their brands and visions. We would like to thank POPAI UK & Ireland and UK Graphic Awards for these accolades, as well as our customers for their support.” www.mauveworx.com
McKenna Townsend helps launch ground-breaking decarbonisation report Full-service PR, social media and marketing agency, McKenna Townsend (MT) has been appointed by the International Council of Marine Industry Associations (ICOMIA) to support the global marine sector launch of its research report, Pathways to Propulsion Decarbonisation for the Recreational Marine Industry. The report is the first of its kind in the marine industry and outlines a portfolio of technologies best positioned to continue to propel the industry toward decarbonisation. The report was launched via a series of three presentations at METSTRADE. MT managed all event logistics at the show, as well managing media attendance and securing one-to-one interviews with key spokespeople. MT also managed a global PR programme for the roll-out of the report with marine sector media, spanning more than 50 countries, helping drive widespread media coverage and downloads of the research. Matt McKenna, Co-Founder and Managing Director of McKenna Townsend, said: “We were delighted to work with ICOMIA on the launch of its ground-breaking new report. We are very passionate about sustainability at McKenna Townsend, and coupled with our specialist marine experience, we are perfectly placed to deliver a global PR programme that communicated the report findings to the marine sector.” www.mckennatownsend.com 30
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Bournemouth PR company wins big at industry awards Darren Northeast PR, one of the leading PR agencies on the South Coast, is celebrating its stellar success at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations PRide Awards, coming home with two gold and three silver awards, after being nominated in an incredible five categories. The multi award-winning agency brought home Gold in the Best Long-Term Client Care Award and the Young Communicator of the Year Award at the glittering ceremony for the PRide Awards for the South of England and Channel Islands, held at The DoubleTree Hilton Hotel, in Bristol City Centre. DNPR Managing Director and CIPR Fellow Darren Northeast said: “We are elated to return from these prestigious industry awards, which celebrate excellence in PR across the South, with not one, but five awards – including two Golds. Our small but mighty agency continues to pack a powerful PR punch, standing shoulderto-shoulder with much bigger teams all vying for recognition at these awards.
“I am exceptionally proud of the team – including Jordan Hooker, a worthy winner of the Young Communicator of the Year Award and a huge asset to DNPR. Together, we consistently achieve outstanding results and these awards speak volumes about our collective expertise, creative
ingenuity and commitment to our clients. “We’re feeling pretty amazing right now, but we never rest on our laurels! We’re even more determined to keep working hard and keep delivering, week after week.” www.darrennortheast.co.uk
Darren Northeast PR receiving awards at the Chartered Institute of Public Relations PRide Awards
Major offices letting by Vail Williams to global digital agency One of the largest office lettings in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole conurbation this year has taken place. Property consultancy Vail Williams has let three floors at the landmark County Gates House near Bournemouth. EPM Agency, a full-service agency which offers digital, event and marketing services and is a subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway Inc., the American multinational conglomerate, will be the new occupier. Currently based at North Street in Poole, EPM Agency signed a 10year lease for 14,792 sq ft across the second, third and fifth floors of the offices building at 300 Poole Road, Poole. The relocation to Westbourne will not only help create a creative working space for its 100-plus employees but also give EPM Agency space to grow within the area. Bryony Thompson, an Associate at Vail Williams, working out of the firm’s Bournemouth office at Wessex Fields, said: “The letting to EPM Agency, which helps some of the world’s largest and most prestigious brands and companies, is one of the largest office lettings in the BCP conurbation this year. “All three floors are to be extensively furnished to reflect EPM Agency’s brand values before moving staff in and the letting amounts to 28.5% of the building’s total area. “This office deal is also a good sign of local business committing further to the area, rather than relocating out of the conurbation. It will also mean inward investment, with extra spend at local businesses.” www.vailwilliams.com more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news
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Dorset Chamber welcomes Gail Ninnim to its board of directors Dorset Chamber has welcomed Gail Ninnim to its board of directors. As the managing director at Ocean Automotive, Gail brings with her a vast array of business expertise and boardroom experience, along with profound knowledge and commercial acumen. Ian Girling, chief executive at Dorset Chamber, said: “I’m absolutely delighted to welcome Gail Ninnim as our newest Director at Dorset Chamber. Gail has an incredible wealth of business and boardroom experience, and strengthens what is already a fantastic board of Directors.”
Best Companies Rankings 2023: Another ‘Outstanding’ year for Frettens
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Best Companies have released their latest league tables for 2023 and Frettens have been recognised for the seventh year running. The group base their ‘best companies to work for’ rankings on an anonymous employee engagement survey, completed by all of the Frettens team. Best companies revealed that Frettens retained its title as an ‘outstanding’ company to work for and is now placed in the Top 50 Best Mid-Sized companies to work for in the UK. In addition, Frettens ranked as the 28th best company in the South West and the 11th best law firm to work for in the whole of the UK! Matthew Fretten, Managing Partner at Frettens, said: “Regular employee engagement surveys like this one really help us to gain an understanding of what we’re doing right, what we can improve on and where to initiate change. “We take the Best Companies survey very seriously and are therefore thrilled to see that we have improved our rankings yet again this year. It certainly gives us peace of mind that things are heading in the right direction.”
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Forthcoming changes to fire safety legislation From 1 October 2023, new fire safety legislation came into effect which imposed new duties on businesses and buildings owners. The Fire Safety Order is the primary fire safety legislation in England and Wales, and it applies to all non-domestic premises as well as the communal parts of residential buildings. Changes to this legislation have been introduced through the Building Safety Act 2022 and represent the next phase of the government's fire safety reform programme. The main changes introduced by the legislation are: • Written fire risk assessment and fire safety arrangements • Enhanced requirements for cooperation and coordination • Provision of information to residents For more information go to www.dwfire.org.uk 34
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Dee Woodstock, Solicitor in the Employment team at Lester Aldridge
Managing conflict in the workplace
Breaking the silence:
The crucial role of prioritising men’s mental wellbeing In a world that often values stoicism, the importance of men prioritising mental wellbeing cannot be overstated. The societal expectation for men to be strong and resilient can inadvertently lead to the neglect of their mental health. Thankfully, the significance and importance of addressing mental health is not seen as a sign of weakness but a crucial aspect of overall well-being. Men face unique challenges that can impact their mental health, including societal pressures, career expectations, and traditional gender roles. Prioritising mental health involves breaking the stigma surrounding seeking help and fostering open conversations about emotions and mental struggles. Prioritising good attitudes to mental health leads to a direct impact on personal and professional life. It makes sense that improved focus, enhanced more news online - www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/news
resilience, and better interpersonal relationships contribute to overall life satisfaction. By acknowledging and addressing mental health concerns early, more severe issues down the line can be more effectively identified or managed. Research shows that depression, anxiety, and stress can manifest differently in men, making it imperative to encourage a proactive approach to mental wellbeing. By embracing mental well-being as an integral part of a healthy lifestyle, men not only benefit themselves but also challenge societal norms, promoting a culture of openness and support for mental health in everyone. It’s time to shatter the silence and empower men to prioritise their mental well-being.
Workplace conflict is not just problematic for the parties directly involved; it is disruptive to those around them. It can impact staff morale, productivity and lead to an increase in sickness absence, turnover of staff, and difficulties recruiting. Conflict can create a negative culture which detracts from your business’ aims. Employers should have policies and procedures in place that employees can use for guidance when conflicts arise. For example, can they raise matters informally or formally through the company’s grievance procedure, or in more extreme cases where the conflict may amount to bullying and harassment, should they pursue this through a separate procedure? Within their policies and procedures, employers can build alternative processes allowing mediation between parties or additional soft skills training on management and leadership. Processes should allow time for issues to be actively listened to and for both parties to be supported. The focus should not necessarily be on finding who is to blame but on how the conflict can be overcome and how the parties can move forward. Instead of waiting for issues to be raised, employers should proactively look to address potential issues by monitoring for warning signs. This can be done through holding regular appraisals, identifying development needs, monitoring sickness absences in departments and their reasons, monitoring turnover in departments, and holding exit interviews. For further information on managing workplace conflicts, please do not hesitate to contact our HR & Employment team by emailing online.enquiries@ la-law.com.
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International Trade Updates
CDS Exports – Are you ready?
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providers as soon as possible to find out whether the software they’re currently using is compatible with CDS for making export declarations and whether it will allow them to begin practicing via the Trader Dress Rehearsal Service on gov.uk. The service enables traders to prepare for the migration by simulating the online CDS environment, allowing users to submit export declarations in a variety of scenarios.
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What are the differences between CDS and CHIEF? There are some differences between export declarations in CDS compared to CHIEF and more information is required on a CDS export that businesses will need to factor in when submitting a declaration or providing instructions to a customs clearance agent submitting on your behalf. CDS has been built on unique Declaration Categories, which means that you are not able to mix customs regimes on the same export declaration. For example, you cannot declare a Permanent Export together with an Outward Processing export on the same declaration. As the exporter, you, or your agent would have to complete two separate customs declarations. There are changes to the Customs Procedure Codes (CPC) for the movement of our goods both in layout and codes themselves. With CDS, the export Procedure Code and the Additional Procedure Code are now split into two separate Data Elements (DE) changing xxxxxxx to xxxx plus xxx. A small change you may think but look at the current code for a permanent export has changed from 1000001 to 1040 plus 000. Exporters will now need to know who the carrier of the goods are and provide this information in the completion of the
declaration. This may mean you have to speak to your agent, haulier or customer to obtain this information. You will also need to be aware of how transportation costs are paid for as this information is also to be declared. Another new addition required relating to the transporting of goods is inputting the routing countries now must be completed on the export declaration. This falls in line with this information being completed on a T1 transit document with the only difference being that only the dispatch and destination countries are mandatory on the customs declaration if that is only the extent known. Are the goods being exported temporarily for an exhibition, or for loan or hire? Are the goods being shipped for processing or to be repaired? As an exporter, these are considerations you need to make because you will need to state the Nature of Transaction. The Nature of Transaction tells CDS what is happening to the goods. Permanent exports of free circulation goods can generally be zero-rated for VAT, if the correct evidence is held. With CDS, the claim to VAT zero-rating at export must be stated within the export declaration for compliance purposes. With these changes in mind exporters will
Free measure and quote for members John Pipe International, who have over 60 years experience delivering export packing and freight solutions, is offering Dorset Chamber members a free measuring and quote service for shipping items, also advising on how best to pack them. Their MPAS and ISO 9001 accreditations mean that they’re certified packers for the MoD and can assist you with barcodes and labelling requirements. All of their containers are made-to-measure, which provides the best quality packaging for the best price as no space is wasted. For large exports, their team will visit your premises and take measurements to avoid transporting the goods before they are properly packaged. Get in touch today for your free measure and quote. sales@johnpipe.co.uk / 01202 715888
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still need to provide clearance instructions if you do not raise the export declaration yourself. If you are using a customs agent to complete the export declaration on your behalf, as part of your compliance and due diligence, you must include clear instructions regarding the information that must be input on the export declaration by the agent which will need to include these new points. Dorset Chamber is a customs agent, through ChamberCustoms already integrated into using CDS for exports. For more information contact international@dorsetchamber.co.uk or visit our website www.dorsetchamber. co.uk/international-trade/
International Training Diary Online Date
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Customs Procedures and Documentation
9.30am – 12.30pm
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Export Documentation
9:30am – 12.30pm
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Understanding Commodity Codes
9:30am – 12.30pm
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Understanding Exporting
9:30am – 12.30pm
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Methods of Payment
9:30am – 12.30pm
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Import Procedures
9:30am – 12.30pm
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Documentary Letters of Credit
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Future Leaders Forum Networking Events - Vitality Stadium, AFC Bournemouth
Dorset Wildlife Trust & Ocean Automotive Charity Quiz - Poole Audi
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Events round up
Dorset Biz News Round Table - Enhanced
Connecting in Nature Walk - Hengistbury Head Supported by health & wellbeing sponsor Lester Aldridge
Meet Your Army: The Army Engagement Group - Bournemouth Life Centre
New Members Coffee Morning - Dorset Chamber
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Barclays Eagle Labs Round Table - Presented by Aloha Social - The FOUNDRY
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As we approach 2024, we look forward to an incredible lineup of exciting networking events. With a variety of events ranging from networking lunches, nature walks, Future Leaders Forum and business expos, make sure you don’t miss out collaborating with like-minded individuals, and local businesses. Save the dates and join us for a year of excitement and innovation.
Connecting in Nature Walk
Business Networking Lunch
Friday 12 January
Wednesday 21 February
Grow Your Business with Dorset Chamber Thursday 18 January
Thursday 22 February
International Trade Breakfast
International Women’s Day
Thursday 23 January
National Networking Online
Dorset Skills Summit
Friday 8 March
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Grow Your Business with Dorset Chamber Wednesday 13 March
Wednesday 31 January
Connecting in Nature Walk
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Future Leaders Forum Event Tuesday 20 February
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Case UK www.case-uk.co.uk Gwent Smart Health, Occupational and Vocational Services, a trusted partner making a difference through codesigned tailored support solutions for individuals, businesses and communities. Includes Able Futures - Free MH support for those employed where their health impacts their work and RedDot - Data driven digital platform supporting employers to better understand the Health and Wellbeing of their employees.
The Arts Development Company www.theartsdevelopmentcompany. org.uk Dorchester The Arts Development Company brings together Dorset’s cultural sector to work collectively on shared opportunities and challenges. Each year, we work with 100s of independent organisations, working on new ways to grow their activity and reach.
Charles Kendal www.charleskendall.com Christchurch Founded in 1945, Charles Kendall have remained family owned and proudly independent. Our 3,500 sq ft. ITSF approved facility at Bournemouth Airport is fully equipped to manage all of your shipment needs including air, sea & road freight, commercial & defence movements, charters, customs clearance, warehousing and AOG support.
Farmer Palmers www.farmerpalmers.co.uk Poole Dorset’s award-winning visitor attraction designed specifically for little VIP’s aged 8 & under. Our friendly team understand great customer service, value quality & cleanliness. Perfect rain or shine. Stay all day, indoor & outdoor play. Delicious menu cooked from scratch onsite. The World of Dinosaur Roar, brilliant birthday parties, discounted group visits, corporate packages. Annual Passes Book online.
Bennington Green Ltd www.benningtongreen.co.uk Bournemouth Bennington Green is a leading consultancy that works within the residential and property fields across offices in Bournemouth, Newbury, Southampton and London. Our inhouse team of professionally qualified technical experts and specialists have a wealth of experience. We deliver multidisciplined services including Building Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Project Management, Dispute Resolution, Design and a range of services in the Fire Protection sector.
Fridays at Nine www.fridaysatnine.co.uk Bournemouth Fridays at Nine is an award winning, full-service marketing agency based in Southbourne, Dorset. Our services include brand and marketing strategy, advertising production, brand identity and design, digital and social production, video production and media planning and buying. We work with a range of clients nationally and locally including Dorset Tea, Conker Spirit, Maverick Race, Yeo Valley, Pets at Home and Budweiser.
1st Waste Management www.1stwaste.co.uk Bournemouth From general waste and recyclables to clinical and hazardous waste, we will handle all of your contracting and collection needs – scheduling, compliance, invoicing and price negotiations are all included in our service. We ensure that your waste is always collected and processed efficiently, leaving you free to concentrate on what matters most to you and your business.
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Fireworx www.fwx.co.uk Bournemouth Fireworx is ranked in the UK top ten elite marketing agencies by The Drum, supporting some of Dorset’s fastest growing brands for over 16 years such as the Mar-Key Group. Deploying disruptive thinking we solve business challenges, through better defining a brands value proposition, utilising impactful creative, digital, web development and cutting-edge AI tools, driving a better return on investment.
Excel Energy www.xl electrical excellence ltd Poole Over 15 Years Experience. We carry out free surveys. Our technicians can carry out a no obligation survey and then quote for Renewable energy system of your choice. Professional certified electricians providing all types of electrical and renewable services, including repairs.
CME Automation www.cme-as.com Chard, Somerset 35 years of serving multinational and independent customers that turn to us whenever they need reliable, innovative, high-quality solutions from an entirely customer orientated company. What sets us apart is the flexible, customer focused approach we use to develop high quality machinery that fits the product perfectly – not the other way around. With around 120 employees in our business, every process is carried out at our plant in the UK, from concept studies to full production line integration. Short time scales are a common requirement from our customers, especially when the timeto-market is critical to the success of a new product. We are used to this and pride ourselves on delivering to challenging time scales.
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Biztok Academy www.tiktokelevator.com Verwood I am your local TikTok superhero, swooping in to save the day and unleashing the power of TikTok on your business. I provide TikTok shop setup, in-house training, content creation and SEO strategy. Turning viewers into buyers.
Rotor Blades www.bellflight.com Warminster Rotor Blades Limited (RBL) is an aviation Part 145 Component Repair Organisation, specialising in the inspection and repair of Bell helicopter rotor blades. Established in 2007, we are a Textron Company and the only Bell managed facility in the UK. We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to developing the tiltrotor, we’ve reimagined the experience of flight for more than 85 years. Today, we’re redefining what flight is capable of.
Goodknight Property Management www.goodknight.co Bournemouth We specialise in the sourcing, set-up and rental management of HMO’s (Houses in multiple occupancy), otherwise known as shared living or Co-living, for working professional tenants. We offer tailored services to suit your needs, including property investment audits, guaranteed rent, sourcing and investing. We can also help you with renting your residential buy-to-let property.
Case Travel www.travelcounsellors.co.uk Bournemouth Travel is my passion and with nearly 30 years’ experience in the industry, your holidays are in very safe hands. I am a Gold Travel Counsellor, an elite accolade reserved for the highest performers within our organisation, enabling me to deliver the highest level of service to my customers. I always treat my customers holidays as if they were my own.
McKenna Townsend www.mckennatownsend.com Ringwood An integral partner to some of the world’s leading brands, McKenna Townsend is an integrated, full-service marketing communications agency, devising strategic PR, social media, creative, advertising, design, media buying and digital campaigns that build brand awareness, drive sales and enhance reputations. The agency has considerable experience working across a multitude of sectors, including marine, care, franchise, retail and professional services.
SPOCE Project Management www.spoce.com Poole Specialist project and IT service management training providers for 25 years and the flagship training provider for PRINCE2® Project Management and MSP® Programme Management. We deliver world class project management training, consultation and materials through a wide range of approaches from PRINCE2®, Agile PM, APM, MSP®, ITIL®, Resilia, PRINCE2 Agile® and many more. We understand that everybody’s training needs are different, so we have developed a number of learning methods to suit any training need.
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Accountants & Tax Advisors
Air Conditioning
Albert Goodman, Taunton 0330 333 5039 www.albertgoodman.co.uk
Universal Maintenance Contracts Limited, Wimborne 01202 891772 www.umc-ac.com
Arnold Accounting & Bookkeeping Services Ltd, Christchurch 07513 838434 www.arnoldaccounting.co.uk Azets, Poole 01202 717867 www.azets.co.uk/find-an-office/poole/?utm_ source=offsite-seo&utm_medium=directorylisting&utm_campaign=local-affiliates Bicknell Business Advisers Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 025252 www.bicknells.net Chorus Accounting Limited, Christchurch 01202332500, 9a and 10 Evelyn Partners, Bournemouth 02380 827600 www.evelyn.com/ Hill Osborne, Poole 01202 678555 www.hillosborne.com Hunts Accountants Limited, SHERBORNE 01935 815008 www.huntsaccountants.co.uk HWB Chartered Accountants, Chandlers Ford 02380461200 www.hwb-accountants.com JKD Accountants Limited, Poole 07707016594 www.jkdaccountants.co.uk/ Mazars LLP, Poole 01202 680777 www.mazars.co.uk MLW Accountants, Poole 07900 924872 www.mlwaccountants.co.uk Morris Lane, Poole 01202 715950 www.morrislane.co.uk PKF Francis Clark, Poole 01202 663600 www.pkf-francisclark.co.uk/ Saffery Champness LLP, Bournemouth 01202 204742 www.saffery.com Schofields Chartered Accountants, Bournemouth 01202 555785 www.schofieldsonline.co.uk SJT Accounts Ltd, Bournemouth 07855 295280 www.sjtaccountsltd.com TC Group, Christchurch 01202 483341 www.filerknapper.co.uk Tragor Ltd, Poole 01202 680914 www.tragor.co.uk Vantage Accounting, Wimborne 01425 460993, vantage-accounting.co.uk
Advertising Auxi Design Ltd, Poole, 07702951995 www.auxi.co.uk Fridays at Nine, Bournemouth 07591202603 www.fridaysatnine.co.uk
Architects Lionel Gregory Architects Ltd, Poole 01202 723157 www.lionelgregoryarchitects.co.uk Western Design Architects, Blandford Forum 01258 830675 www.westerndesignarchitects.com
Artist Art Zag, Ferndown 07766513257 www.art-zag.com
Be Astute Limited, Frome 01373 837331 www.be-astute.co.uk
Business Recovery & Insolvency
DELTA Group, Broadstone 01202 690348 www.deltagroup.co.uk
Antony Batty & Co, Bournemouth 01202 923009 www.antonybatty.com/about-our-insolvencypractitioners/bournemouth-office/
Easterly Winds Consulting, Ferndown 07840943600 www.easterlywinds.co.uk/ Engage for Change, Dorchester 07710130755 www.engageforchange.com/ GS Fast Growth Ltd, Poole 03316309554 www.gsgrowth.co.uk Imposter Syndrome & Conscious Leadership Coach, Highcliffe on Sea 07555524647, michaela-smith.com
Aviation
IMSM Limited, Malmesbury 01793313141 www.imsm.com/gb/
Bournemouth Airport, Christchurch 01202 364174 www.bournemouthairport.com
Insight6 - Dorset, Salisbury 07887 554898 www.insight6.com/dorset
DAeCO, Poole 01202 880302 www.daeco.co.uk
J R L Coaching and Consulting, Bournemouth 07795 202982 www.jrlcoaching.co.uk
Banking Barclays, Poole 07990 081947, HSBC, Bournemouth 03455 848056 www.banking.hsbc.co.uk
Joanne Young, Wimborne 07590 983820, joanneyoung.co.uk KIMCO, Poole 01202 888549 www.kimcoafrica.com/en/ Peer2Peer Global Limited, Wimborne, www.peer2peerboards.com/
J.P. Morgan, Bournemouth 01202 342000 www.jpmorgan.com
Phil Popham Consultancy, Stretton on Dunsmore, ,
Bars & Restaurants
Quay Business Associates Ltd, Poole 01202 679225 www.quaybusinessassociates.co.uk
Custom House Cafe, Bar & Bistro, Poole 01202073295 www.customhousecafe.co.uk
Even Keel Solutions Limited, Bournemouth 01202237337 www.evenkeelsolutions.co.uk
Business Support Services Acquit Debt Collection and Outsourced Credit Control, Poole 01202 432022 www.acquit.org.uk BrooksKebbey Limited, Wareham 07495 781731 www.brookskebbey.net Core PA Services Ltd, Bournemouth 07942 862413 www.core-pa.co.uk/ Dorset Business Angels, Christchurch 01202 706975 www.dorsetbusinessangels.co.uk Equilibrium Services, , , Evolve, Poole 0333 322 2332 www.evolvemembers.com Foundry UK, Epping 0207 871 3005, foundryuk.com Get Ahead, Christchuch 07766 111963, getaheadva.com House of Risk Ltd, Poole 07361832293 www.HouseofRisk.co.uk Law Point, Bournemouth 01202 729444 www.law-point.co.uk
Rise-Early Career Management Ltd, Corfe Mullen 07531554504 www.rise-ecm.co.uk/
Marketscan Ltd, Chichester 01243791708 www.marketscan.co.uk
Bookkeeping and Payroll
Russell Philips Limited, Dorchester 01305267009 www.russellphilips.com
Saline, Poole 07791 902632 www.saline.org.uk
Milburn Finance, Bournemouth 01202 535399 www.milburnfinance.com
Sellerly Limited, Wimborne, www.sellerly.co.uk/
Branding & Design
Smart Quality Services Ltd, Bournemouth 07514 701994 www.smartquality.co.uk
Surrey Translation Bureau, Farnham 01252730014 www.surreytranslation.co.uk
Amadoo Creative Ltd, Poole 01202 287 807 www.amadoo.co.uk
Stellar Coach Limited, Bournemouth, 447968012424, stellarcoach.co.uk
The Business Supplies Group, Bournemouth 0333 456 1506 www.tbsg.co.uk/
Brewery
The CEO Coach Ltd, Poole 07973 137470 www.jamesakinsmith.co.uk
The Dorset Concierge Ltd, Swanage 01202148003 www.thedorsetconcierge.com
The Hardy Group, Poole 01202 232520 www.thehardygroup.co.uk
The Passionate PA (UK) Ltd, 01202 802863 www.thepassionatepa.co.uk
Transitions Life Coaching, Ringwood 01425 472354 www.transitionslifecoaching.co.uk
Winning Tenders, Poole 01392 247997 www.winningtenders.co.uk
Verace Business Assistance, Poole 07467 952352 www.veraceba.com
Car Parking
Rick Stein, Poole 01202 283000,
Hall & Woodhouse Ltd, Blandford St Mary 01258 452141 www.hall-woodhouse.co.uk
Business Associations Wimborne BID, Wimborne Minster 01202 888992 www.wimborne.info
Business Coaching/ Consultancy 50 Forwards Career Coaching, Bournemouth 07896338678, ActionCOACH Bournemouth, Bournemouth 07736 944196 www.bournemouth.actioncoach.co.uk
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West Peak, Christchurch 0800 644 1212, West Peak Partners
Business Process Automation Provulo, Weybridge 07503 267160 www.provulo.com
Britannia Parking Group LTD, Poole 01202 555888 www.britpark.com
Care Promedica 24 Dorset and Hampshire, Poole 01202 618400 www.promedica24.co.uk/Dorset
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Catering & Catering Equipment
Diverse Abilities, Poole 01202 718266 www.diverseabilities.org.uk
Comax Ltd, Ringwood 01202 684111 www.comaxuk.com
DorPIP, Poole 07813 989707 www.dorpip..org.uk
Molecular Magic Creative Catering Ltd, Bournemouth 07845 646204 www.molecularmagic.co
Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance, Wellington 01823669604 www.dsairambulance.org.uk
Chamber of Commerce
Dorset Community Foundation, Poole 01202 670815 www.dorsetcommunityfoundation.org
Bridport Business Chamber of Trade and Commerce, Bridport 07577 199786 www.bridportbusiness.org.uk Dorchester Chamber for Business, Dorchester 01305 360293 www.dorchesterchamber.co.uk Dorset Chamber, Poole 01202 714800 www.dorsetchamber.co.uk Shaftesbury & District Chamber of Commerce (SDCC), Shaftesbury 01747 850059/01747 8 www.shaftesburychamber.co.uk Sherborne Chamber of Trade & Commerce, Sherborne 01935 815 008 www.sherbornechamber.co.uk SturBiz - Sturminster Newton Chamber of Commerce, Sturminster Newton 07810 424269 www.facebook.com/SturBiz Swanage & District Chamber of Trade, Swanage 07966 462974 www.swanagechamberoftrade.co.uk Weymouth & Portland Chamber of Commerce, Weymouth 07730 135973 www.wpchamber.co.uk
Charity AECC University College, Bournemouth 01202 436300 www.aecc-clinic.co.uk Age UK Bournemouth, Poole and East Dorset, Bournemouth 01202530530 www.ageuk.org.uk/ bournemouthpooleeastdorset/ Age UK NSWD, Poundbury 01305 269444, Autism Unlimited, Christchurch 01202 483360 www.autism-unlimited.org BCHA, Bournemouth 01202 410500 www.bcha.org.uk Bournemouth Sea Cadets & Royal Marines Cadets, Bournemouth 01202399199 www.sea-cadets.org/bournemouth/ CAN (Community Action Network), Poole 01202 466130 www.can100.org
Dorset Mind, Bournemouth 01202 099183 www.dorsetmind.uk Dorset Reclaim, Bournemouth 01202 773384 www.dorsetreclaim.org.uk Dorset Wildlife Trust, Dorchester 01305 217987 www.dorsetwildlifetrust.org.uk Education Development Trust, Reading 074468474739 www.educationdevelopmenttrust.com Faithworks Wessex, Bournemouth 01202 429037 www.faithworkswessex.org.uk Forest Holme Hospice, Poole 01202670644 www.forestholmehospice.org.uk
Siteright Construction Supplies Ltd, Sturminster Marshall 01258 858028 www.siteright.net
The Arts Development Company, Dorchester 01305 224901 www.theartsdevelopmentcompany.org.uk
Smith Foster Ltd t/a JPP Consulting Ltd, Poole 01202540888 www.jppuk.net
The Tank Museum, Bovington 01929 405096 www.tankmuseum.org
SRS Construction Consultancy, St Leonards 07856 725132 www.srs-cc.co.uk
University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity, Bournemouth 01202 704060 www.uhdcharity.org/
T A Colbourne Projects Ltd, Poole 01202 716516 www.tacolbourne.co.uk
Wessex Cardiac Trust t/a Heatbeat, Southampton 02380 706095 www.heartbeat.co.uk Wessex Reserves Forces & Cadets Association, Taunton 01823 250110 www.wessex-rfca.org.uk YMCA Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 290451 www.ymcabournemouth.org.uk
Construction & Surveyors Acheson Construction Ltd, Dorchester 01305 267938 www.achesonconstruction.com
Help and Care, Bournemouth 03001 113303 www.helpandcare.org.uk
Bennington Green Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 766584 www.benningtongreen.co.uk
Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs, Bournemouth 01202591602 www.helpfulhounds.org.uk
Composite Profiles UK Limited, Poole 01202 659237 www.compositeuk.com
Hope HTS, Bournemouth 01202 312231 www.hopehts.com
Godsell Arnold Partnership Ltd, Broadstone 01202 600900 www.gapltd.eu.com
Jim Cronin Memorial Fund for Primate Welfare & Conservation, Wareham 01929462487 www.jimcroninmemorialfund.org Julia’s House, Wimborne 01202 644220 www.juliashouse.org Lewis-Manning Hospice Care, Poole 01202 708470, lewis-manning.org.uk Lighthouse Poole, Poole 01202 781 320 www.lighthousepoole.co.uk Maddie’s Miracle, Blandford Forum 07539284238 www.maddiesmiracle.org.uk MYTime Young Carers, Poole 01202 710701 www.mytimeyoungcarers.org/ Pavilion Dance South West, Bournemouth 01202 203637 www.pdsw.org.uk Poole Sea Cadets, Poole 01202 671892 www.sea-cadets.org/poole PramaCare, Poole 01202 207300 www.pramacare.org.uk
Citizens Advice Bournemouth Christchurch and Poole, Bournemouth 01202 290967 www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Rotary International District 1110, Wimborne 01202 882277 www.rotary.org
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Sibbett Gregory, Poole 01202 661177 www.sibbettgregory.com
Talbot Village Trust, Wimborne 01202 338551 www.talbotvillagetrust.org
HealthBus Trust, Bournemouth 07395 560343 www.healthbus.co.uk
Care South, Poole 01202 712400 www.care-south.co.uk
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Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services (STARS), Poole 01202 308840 www.starsdorset.org
Graham Garner & Partners Ltd, Broadstone 01202 697341 www.ggpl.co.uk Greendale Construction Ltd, Poole 01202 764551 www.greendaleconstruction.com Harry J Palmer (Broadstone) Ltd, Wimborne 01202 842224 www.harryjpalmer.co.uk Martin Beardsley Limited Construction Carpentry, Wimborne 07786 917 055, MC Roofing Ltd, Wimborne 01202 882281 www.mcroofingltd.co.uk PC Flooring Ltd, Poole 01202330650 www.pc-flooring.co.uk Quoin Property Consulting Limited, Wimborne 07710 543305 www.quoinsurveys.com/ Savills, Wimborne 01202 856800 www.savills.co.uk Sherborne Holdings Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 303585 www.sydenhams.co.uk
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Vail Williams, Bournemouth 01202 558262 www.vailwilliams.com
Construction Design & Build Concept glazing ltd, Bournemouth 01202985242 www.Conceptglazing.co.uk Morgan Sindall Construction, Poole 01202 606801 www.morgansindall.com Rose Engineering, Sturminster Newton 01258472866, rose-engineering.co.uk/ Suttles, Swanage 01929 439444 www.suttles.co.uk TImber and Black LTD, EXETER 07528796400 www.TIMBERANDBLACK.COM Toilets+, Norwich 0800606100 www.toilets.co.uk/toilet-hire-dorset/
Corporate Gifts & Clothing 4Couture.com, Ferndown 0330 660 0040 www.4couture.com Inspirations Business Gifts & Corporate Clothing, Poole 01202 248313 www.myinspirations.co.uk/ Taylor Made Designs, Christchurch 07713 126234 www.taylormadedesigns.co.uk The Perfect Source Limited, Wimborne 0845 643 4959 www.yourperfectsource.com Wessex Trophies Limited, Broadstone 01202 650444 www.wessextrophies.co.uk
Couriers & Freight Forwarding AOG Worldwide Ltd, Christchurch 01202 375702 www.aogworldwide.co.uk Schenker Ltd, Poole 01202 862150 www.schenker.com
Cyber Security SecQuest Information Security Ltd, Southampton 0345 19 31 337 www.secquest.co.uk
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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY South West Cyber Resilience Centre, Poole 07849574895 www.swcrc.co.uk
Day Nurseries Tops Day Nurseries, Bournemouth 01202 551553 www.topsdaynurseries.co.uk
Defence Soverin Technologies Limited, Wareham 01929 556732 www.soverin-technologies.co.uk
Digital Agencies Lightly Salted Ltd, Wimborne 07792226049 www.lightlysalted.agency/
Weymouth College, Weymouth 01305 208919 www.weymouth.ac.uk
Efeca, Bournemouth 01202 299 878 www.efeca.com/
Life Matters, Poole 01202 025481 www.lifemattersfp.com
Electrical Services
SUEZ recycling and recovery UK, Poole 01202 725600 www.suez.co.uk
Lloyds Commercial Banking, Ferndown 07385364318 www.lloydsbank.com/
Event Management & Equipment
MSP Capital, Poole 01202 743400 www.mspcapital.co.uk
BBX Media Ltd, Poole 01202912666 www.bbxmedia.co.uk/
Peter Harding Wealth Management, Poole 01202 830730 www.peterhardingwm.co.uk
Dextra Group PLC, Gillingham 01747 858100 www.dextragroup.co.uk
Engineering A & M Defence & Marine Services Ltd, Wimborne 01202 828700 www.amdefencemarine.co.uk Aeronautical & General Instruments Ltd t/a Trident Maritime Systems, Poole 01202 689022 www.agiltd.co.uk
Somer Design, Bournemouth 07905797197 www.somerdesign.co.uk/
Aish Technologies, Poole 01202 307007 www.aishtechnologies.com
Studio Global, Bournemouth 01202 727070 www.studioglobal.co.uk
Amtek Engineering Solutions Ltd, Wimborne 01202 868640 www.amtek-group.co.uk/
Total Guide to Dorset, Poole 07814 080119 www.totalguidetodorset.com
Display & Storage Suppliers Shopfitting Warehouse, Wimborne 01258 859900 www.shopfittingwarehouse.co.uk
Distribution
Aviation & Defence Spares, Poole 01202 768667 www.aviationdefence.co.uk AW Precision Engineering Ltd, Poole 01202 710789 www.awprecisionengineering.co.uk Bristol Maid, Blandford Forum 01258 484430 www.bristolmaid.com/
Clarendon Specialty Fasteners, Swindon 01793 439166 www.clarendonsf.com
Chemring Technology Solutions Ltd, Poole 01202 628155 www.chemring.co.uk
De Monchy Aromatics Ltd, Poole 01202 620888 www.demonchyaromatics.com/
Downhole Tools International Ltd, Poole 01202 690001 www.dti.uk.com
Kong Company Ltd, Salisbury 01722 783211 www.kongcompany.com Pam International, Poole 07496 388327 www.paminternational.co.uk Riverside Aromatics Ltd, Poole 01202 679532 www.riversideaeromatics.com
Education Bournemouth University, Poole 01202 961961 www.bournemouth.ac.uk
G K D Technik Ltd, Wimborne 01202 861961 www.gkdtechnik.com IEC / Alpro Limited, Poole 01202 339559 www.iecltd.co.uk INDUS Engineering Services, Bournemouth 07306193348 www.indusengineering.co.uk Modulift UK Ltd, Poole 01202 621511 www.modulift.com
BH Live, Bournemouth 01202 055555 www.bhlive.org.uk Bournemouth 7s, Poole 01202 545630 www.diamondsportinggroup.com CrowdComms, Blandford Forum 01258863812 www.crowdcomms.com/ Dorsety Show, Dorchester 01305264249 www.dorsetcountyshow.co.uk Mar-key Group, Bournemouth 01202577111 www.mar-key.com/ Quadrant2Design, Poole 01202 723500 www.quadrant2design.com Sandpolo Ltd, Aldeburgh 07796 693796 www.sandpolo.com
Facilities Management Atlas FM, Bournemouth 01202 536770 www.atlasfm.com
Financial Services Alliance FX Limited, London 02039314844 www.alliancefx.net Baggette Wealth Management Ltd, Poole 01202 676983 www.baggette.co.uk Blue Sky Financial Planning Ltd, Poole 01202 756560 www.blueskyfp.co.uk Church House Investment Management, Sherborne 01935 382620 www.ch-investments.co.uk
Iron Mill College, Poole 01392219200, ironmill.co.uk/
Parvalux Electric Motors, Poole 01202 512575 www.parvalux.com
Eddicott Wealth Management Ltd, Christchurch 07803 808897, partnership.sjp. co.uk/partner/eddicottwm
Kingston Maurward Enterprises Ltd (KME), Dorchester 01305 215000 www.kmc.ac.uk
Reidsteel, Christchurch 01202 483333 www.reidsteel.com
First Capital Finance Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 434000 www.firstcapitalfinance.co.uk
NMNProjects, Swanage 07801612430, Poole High School, Poole 01202 666988 www.poolehigh.co.uk Skills & Learning, Poole 01202 123444 www.skillsandlearningace.com SWRAC, Wimborne 07841784000, swrac.co.uk/ The Bournemouth English Book Centre, Poole 01202 712908 www.bebc.co.uk
Safi Valves Ltd, Poole 01202 624618 www.safi-limited.com Tides Marine International Ltd, Poole 01202 656773 www.tidesmarine.co.uk Ultra Nuclear Ltd, Wimborne 01202 850450 www.ultra-ncs.com
Environmental Services Carbon Kapture Ltd, Bournemouth 07798552234 www.carbonkapture.org
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Globacare, Bournemouth 01202 929349 www.globacare.co.uk Investec Wealth & Investment Limited, Bournemouth 01202 208100 www.investecdfm.co.uk Lewis & Co (Investments & Pensions) Limited, Poole 01202 718400 www.lewisinvestment.co.uk Libertas Financial Planning Ltd, Bournemouth 01202795996 www.libertasfinancialplanning.co.uk
SG Financial Ltd, Poole 07775 710551 www.sg-financial.com/ Strategic Solutions Chartered Financial Planners, Bournemouth 01202 769890 www.ssfs.co.uk SWIG Finance, Truro 01872227930 www.swigfinance.co.uk The Lewis Workplace Pension Trust, Poole 01202 738650 www.lewismastertrust.co.uk TheNonExec Limited, Poole 01202 828266 www.thenonexecutive.com Toomey Leasing Group, Salisbury 01722440715 www.toomeylease.com/ Twelve Wealth Management, Poole 07503 505255 www.marcnorris.co.uk WAY Trustees Limited, Wimborne 01202 890895 www.waytrustees.co.uk WHIreland Wealth Management, Poole 01202 974111 www.whirelandwm.com Y-Not Finance, Ferndown 01202 912182 www.y-notfinance.co.uk
Food & Drink ABP Yetminster, Yetminster 01935 872777 www.abpfoodgroup.com Btyne Products, Wareham 07928 627459, BV Dairy, Shaftesbury 01747 851855 www.bvdairy.co.uk Keith Spicer Ltd, Wimborne 01202 863800 www.keith-spicer.co.uk Oakhouse Foods, Verwood 01202 814179 www.oakhousefoods.co.uk/ Organix Brands Ltd, Bournemouth 07458 022789 www.organix.com The Jordans & Ryvita Company, Stratton Business Park 01305 751000 www.dorsetcereals.co.uk
Funeral Services & Directors Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors Ltd, Wimborne 01202 882134, oharafunerals.co.uk/
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Furniture
Home Improvements
G P & J Baker Limited, Poole 01202 266999 www.gpjbaker.com
Southern Softflow, Wimborne 01202 828241 www.southernsoftflow.co.uk
Health & Safety
Home Technology
Avonwood Developments (Zone Safe), Wimborne 01202 868000 www.avonwood.co.uk
Living Home Technology, Poole 01202 775133 www.livinghometech.co.uk
Fire Door Controls, Ferndown 0845 2260536 www.firedoorcontrols.co.uk
Health & Wellbeing Bridge Health & Wellbeing, Christchurch 01202 473800 www.bridgehw.com Case-UK, merthyr tydfil 07512335593, Case-UK
Hotels & Conferencing Bournemouth Carlton, Bournemouth 03300 283411 www.bestwestern.co.uk Bournemouth Highcliff Marriott Hotel, Bournemouth 01202 557702 www.bournemouthhighcliffmarriott.co.uk Captains Club Hotel, Christchurch 01202 475111 www.captainsclubhotel.com
DDC Dolphin Limited, Poole 01202 731555 www.ddcdolphin.co.uk
Chewton Glen, New Milton 01425 275341 www.chewtonglen.com
Elevate Foundation, Christchurch 07896258229, elevatefoundation.co.uk/
Kingstonry Courtyard, Corfe Castle 01929 481066 www.kingstoncountrycourtyard.com
Jules Whale Life Coaching, Poole 07769 348153 www.juleswhale.com/ Kestrel Medical Ltd, Broadstone 01202 658444 www.vocalzone.com Liberty Private Care, Christchurch 01202 800494 www.libertyprivatecare.co.uk Life Balance Chiropractic, poole 01202684859 www.lifebalancechiropractic.co.uk/ Livewell Dorset, Weymouth 01305 233105 www.livewelldorset.co.uk MindSculpt Ltd, Poole 07951576832 www.mindsculpt.co.uk Nuffield Health Bournemouth Hospital, Bournemouth 01202 702809 www.nuffieldhealth.com Options Wellbeing - Bournemouth, Bournemouth 02380630219, optionswellbeing.co.uk Physio Fitness, Christchurch 07973939545 www.dmphysiofitness.co.uk/ WALX, Worth Matravers 0333 1234540, walx.co.uk Woogie Big Pants, Dorchester 07368 188057, woogiebigpants.com/ Work Experience Ltd t/a A1 Care, Poole 07950622707, Work Experience Ltd Zest Lifestyle, Wimborne 07880557976 www.zestlifestyle.com/
The People Choreographer, 07876 207054 www.peoplechoreographer.co.uk
Juice Broadband, Poole 01202 332331 www.juice-broadband.com
ViewHR Ltd, Ringwood 01425 205390 www.viewhr.co.uk
Keyfort Ltd, Bournemouth 08448 014580 www.keyfort.co.uk
Import/Export Services
Kimcell Ltd, Dorchester 01202 755300 www.kimcell.com
International Trade Matters, Barnstaple, 01398 332881 www.internationaltradematters.com
Insurance A-One Insurance Group, Ringwood 01425 480700 www.aoig.co.uk Coleman Marine Insurance a Gallagher Company, Poole 01202 647400 www.ajg.com/uk Cornish Mutual, Truro 01872 277151 www.cornishmutual.co.uk Dorchester NFU Mutual, Dorchester 01305266411 www.nfumutual.co.uk/dorchester
Pensar IT, London 03330069550 www.pensar.co.uk Poole Software Limited, Poole 01202 030082, poolesoftware.com/ Rejuvenate IT, Bournemouth 01202 237273 www.rejuvenate.it Rev Ops Automated, Bournemouth, www.revopsautomated.com Target IT Services, Bournemouth 01202 538488 www.target-its.co.uk
Lifts Supply & Installation Bourne Lifts Ltd, Ferndown 01202 582923/07808 8 www.bournelifts.co.uk
Marsham Court Hotel, Bournemouth 01202 552111 www.marshamcourthotel.co.uk
Gallagher Insurance Brokers, Bournemouth 08002 988707 www.ajg.com/uk/
Mercure Bournemouth , Queens Hotel & Spa, Bournemouth 01202 554415 www.queenshotelbournemouth.com
Kingsbridge Insurance Brokers, Tewkesbury 01242 808740 www.kingsbridge.co.uk/
Technical lift services Ltd, Poole 01202062140, .tlse.co.uk
MC Warranty Services, Poole 01202078745 www.mcwarrantyservices.co.uk/
BCP Council, Bournemouth 01202 454630 www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk
The Insurance Institute of Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 518242 www.localinstitutes.cii.co.uk/bournemouth
Dorset Council, Dorchester 01305 221000 www.dorsetforyou.com
Minterne Estate, Dorchester 01300 341370 www.minterne.co.uk Oceana Hotels, Bournemouth 01202 298350 www.oceana-collection.com RNLI College, Poole 03003 007654 www.rnli.org/college.
Meridian Lifts Ltd, Poole 01202773332 www.meridianlifts.co.uk
Local Authority
UK Health Insurance, Poole 01202 756352 www.ukhealthinsurance.com
Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership, Poole 01202965868 www.dorsetlep.co.uk
Interior Design
Manufacturing
Summer Lodge Hotel, Dorchester 01935 482000 www.summerlodgehotel.com
Keeley Fox Commercial Interior Design LTD, Poole 01202287688 www.keeleyfoxintteriordesign.com
A & E Connock (Perfumery & Cosmetics) Ltd, Wimborne 01425 653367 www.connock.com
The Hilton Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 804775 www.bournemouthhilton.com
IT
Abbey Supply Co Ltd, Poole 01202 623258 www.abbeysupply.com
Royal Bath Hotel, Bournemouth 01202 204921 www.britanniahotels.com/hotels/ the-royal-bath-hotel-bournemouth
The Nici, Bournemouth 01202018555 www.thenici.com
HR Headland HR Limited, Dorchester 01305 564102 www.headlandhr.co.uk Hillingdon HR, Poole 07795 558648 www.Hillingdonhr.co.uk
Holiday Lettings
HR Business Solutions Ltd, Bournemouth 07931 530497 www.hrbusinesssolutionsltd.co.uk
Hardys Holiday Home Services, 07827 680068 www.hardysholidayhomeservices.com
Lumine Development Ltd, Shaftesbury 07841 068727 www.lumine.co.uk
A B S Computer Systems Ltd, Poole 01202 770900 www.absgb.com Amicus ITS Ltd t/a Aura Technology, Southampton 03333 208601 www.auratechnology.com C3IA Solutions Limited, Poole 01202 721123 www.c3ia.co.uk ENHANCED, Poole 01202 308000 www.enhanced.co.uk
Ability Projects Ltd, Poole 01202 305800 www.abilityprojects.com ABP Technologies Ltd, Poole 01202 665000 www.abp-technologies.co.uk/ Advanced Instruments Ltd, Wimborne 01202 798510 www.solentim.com AlfaTronix Ltd, Poole 01202 715517 www.alfatronix.com
Glitch IT Limited, Christchurch 01202 237996 www.glitch.services
Ashland Industries Europe – ISP Microcaps UK Ltd, Poole 01202 627352 www.ashland.com
Holiday Parks
People Puzzles Ltd, New Addington 0345 646 5201, peoplepuzzles.co.uk/
Grapevine (Telecoms & IT), Poole 01202 644434 www.grapevine.uk.com
ASMPT, Weymouth 01305 760760 www.asm.com
West Dorset Leisure Holidays, Bridport 01308 422139 www.wdlh.co.uk
Purple HR Ltd, Wimborne 01202 801047 www.purplehr.co.uk
ITEC Connect Ltd, Wimborne 01202 848866 www.itecgroup.co.uk
BEST Fittings Ltd, Gillingham 01747 312672 www.bestfittings.co.uk
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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Bowmill Engineering Ltd, Poole 01202 266266 www.bowmill.co.uk
Griff IVD Ltd, 07778 997464 www.Griff-ivd.com
R. Hamilton & Co. Ltd, Mere 01747 860088 www.hamilton-litestat.com
Darmax Research Ltd, Wimborne 07737 143315 www.darmaxresearch.co.uk
British Diamond Wire Die Co Ltd, Poole 01202 745104 www.balloffetdie.com
Hamworthy Combustion Engineering, Poole 01202 662717 www.johnzinkhamworthy.com
RHH Franks, New Milton 01425614730 www.rhhfranks.com
Darren Northeast PR Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 676762 www.darrennortheast.co.uk
Rotor Blades Limited, Warminster, +44 (0) 1985 847040 www.bellflight.com/
Digital Storm Limited, Bournemouth 01202 298392 www.digitalstorm.co.uk
Rowland Sandwith Ltd, Wimborne 01202 882323 www.h-h-hancock.co.uk
EmZoh Ltd, Verwood 07394169812 www.tiktokelevator.com
S K C Ltd, Blandford Forum 01258 480188 www.skcltd.com
EPM Agency, Poole, +441202237137 www.epm.agency/
C.C.Moore & Co Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01963 362234 www.ccmoore.com Caleva Process Solutions Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01258 471122 www.caleva.co.uk Caterpillar Marine Power UK Ltd, Wimborne 01202 796000 www.cat.com/marine CBRNergetics Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 800298 www.cbrnergeticsltd.com CDA Products Limited, Shaftesbury 01747 352999 www.cdaproducts.co.uk CME Automation Systems Ltd, Chard 01460 269500, cme-as.com/ Confex Technology Ltd, Poole 01202 881466 www.confexuk.com Coty International BV, Bournemouth 01202 524141 www.coty.com/ CT Production Ltd., Poole 01202 688953 www.ctproduction.co.uk/ Cygnus Instruments Ltd, Dorchester 01305 265533 www.cygnus-instruments.com Darlena Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 302010 www.darlena.co.uk Dometic Group Ltd, Blandford Forum 03446 260141 www.dometicgroup.com Donaldson Filtration GB Ltd, Poole 01202 699444 www.bofa.co.uk Electronic Technicians Ltd, Wimborne 01202 897722 www.etluk.co.uk Enovation Controls Ltd, Salisbury 01722 410055 www.enovationcontrols.eu
Heatric Division of Meggitt (UK) Ltd, Poole 01202 627084 www.heatric.com Hey Create, Poole 07534273945 www.heycreate.co.uk/ Honeywell Analytics Ltd, Poole 01202 676161 www.honeywellanalytics.com Hydreco Hydraulics Limited, Poole 01202 627500 www.hydreco.com I C Brindle & Co Ltd, Poole 01202 657814 www.icbrindle.com Icons Shop Limited, Christchurch 07775900721, Kallo Foods Ltd, Camberley 01276 609000 www.kallo.com KVP EU Ltd, Beaminster 01308 867020 www.kvpvet.com Lillidale Ltd, Wimborne 01202 848456 www.lillidale.co.uk Lotek UK Ltd, Wareham 01929 552992 www.lotek.com Lush Manufacturing Ltd, Poole 01202 664040 www.lush.co.uk Magicard Ltd, Weymouth 01305 470000 www.magicard.com Marden Edwards Ltd, Wimborne 01202 861200 www.mardenedwards.com Marine Components International, Poole 01202 624244 www.marinecomponents.co.uk/ Motion Control Products Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 599922 www.motioncontrolproducts.com
Farrow & Ball, Wimborne 01202 876141 www.farrow-ball.com
NETZSCH Pumps & Systems Ltd, Dorchester 01935 483900 www.netzsch.com
Field International Limited, Poole 01202 676331 www.fieldinternational.com
NEXA Medical Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 575749 www.nexanpwt.com/
FireSTOP Manufacturing Ltd, Dorchester 01305 213112 www.firestopltd.co.uk Flowbird Transport Limited, Poole 01202 339339 www.flowbird.group/transport Focal Point Fires, Christchurch 01202 499330 www.focalpointfires.co.uk Get Fresh Cosmetics Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 859059 www.bombcosmetics.co.uk Greens Combustion, Poole 01202 607563 www.greenscombustion.com
Nexus Cooling Ltd, Poole 01202 250100 www.nexuscooling.co.uk Packline Ltd, Poole 01202 307700 www.packline.co.uk Polyhose (UK) Ltd, Christchurch 01202 478334 www.polyhose.com PRF Composite Materials, Poole 01202 680022 www.prfcomposites.com Primetals Technologies Limited, Christchurch 01202 331000 www.primetals.com
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Sargasso Worldwide Industrial Limited, Sturminster Newton 07743 877690 www.sargassoworldwide.com Senscient, Poole 01202 606460 www.msasafety.com Sontronics, Poole 01202 722583 www.sontronics.com Strouden Joinery, Poole 01202 696123 www.stroudenjoinery.com Superior Seals Limited, Wimborne 01202 854335 www.superiorltd.com Thompson Valves Ltd, Poole 01202 647827 www.thompson-valves.com Time & Data Systems International Ltd, Poole 01202 723535 www.tdsi.co.uk Titan Enterprises Ltd, Sherborne 01935 812790, flowmeters.co.uk/ Trimetals Limited, Blandford Forum 01258 459441 www.trimetals.co.uk Vapormatic UK Limited, Exeter 01392 435461 www.vapormatic.com Willie’s Cacao, Cullompton, * www.williescacao.com Wyndham Page Ltd, Poole 01202 734656 www.wyndhampage.com
Marine Actisense, Poole 01202 746682 www.actisense.com
Fireworx, Bournemouth 01202 559559 www.fwx.co.uk Intergage Ltd, Wimborne 01202 684009 www.intergage.co.uk Key Digital Agency Ltd, Dorchester 01305 542000 www.key.digital Mauveworx, Wimborne 01202 865100 www.mauveworx.com Mckenna Townsend, Ringwood 01425 472330 www.mckennatownsend.com Motley Digital Ltd, Sturminster Newton 01258 807695 www.motley.co.uk Octima Marketing Ltd, Poole 01202 022108 www.octima.co.uk
Media & Film Dorset Biz News Ltd c/o The Business Magazine Group, Camberley 07305 582269 www.dorsetbiznews.co.uk Global, Fareham 01489 587610 www.global.com Image Republic Ltd, Wimborne 01202 820555 www.imagerepublic.uk Plato Video Ltd, Bournemouth 07557 448526 www.platovideo.co.uk
Motoring Sales & Servicing Breeze Motor Group, Poole 01202 713000 www.breeze.co.uk
Avon Marina, Christchurch 01202612610 www.avonmarina.com
Chapelgate Motors LTD / TA Porsche Centre Bournemouth, Wimborne 01202 897688,
Fireboy Xintex UK Operations Ltd., Poole 08453 899462 www.fireboy-xintex.com
E T S Truck & Van, Poole 01202 669339 www.etstrucks.co.uk
Spot Zero EU Ltd, Poole 01202739937 www.spotzero.com
Hendy Group, Eastleigh 023 8024 2616 www.hendy.co.uk/
Marketing PR & Web Developers
OKO Global LLP, London 02381 550 058 www.oko.com
b4b Marketing, Poole 01202 684400 www.b4b.co.uk
Poole Audi, Poole 01202 775050 www.pooleaudi.co.uk
Caron Khan Consultancy, Bournemouth 07967 524578 www.caronkhan.co.uk
Star Tech Ltd, Poole 01202 694758 www.star-tech.co.uk
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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Volvo Cars Poole, Poole 01202 065555 www.volvocarspoole.co.uk
Networking Poole Property Club, Poole 07807531165 www.poolepropertyclub.co.uk
Notary Services Paul Wintle Notary Public, Bournemouth 01202 267818 www.notarypublicpoole-pwintle.com
Office Supplies Ace Office Environments Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 240000 www.aceoffice.co.uk
Packing & Packaging John Pipe Limited, Poole 01202 715888 www.johnpipe.co.uk
Patents & Trademarks Barker Brettell LLP, Southampton 02380 336970 www.barkerbrettell.co.uk
Goadsby & Harding (Survey & Valuation) Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 550000 www.goadsby.com Goodknight Property Management, Bournemouth 07505709484 www.goodknight.co Move On Sales and Lettings, Poole 01202 711169 www.moveonrentals.com
Public Relations & Marketing Consultants Deep South Media Ltd, Poole 01202 534487 www.deepsouthmedia.co.uk Liz Lean PR, Poole 01202 701828 www.lizleanpr.co.uk
Publications IMS Group, Bournemouth 01202 611100 www.ims-group.co.uk Local IQ, Bournemouth 07767 667785, localiq.co.uk
Recruitment Aspire Jobs Ltd, Ringwood 07974429217 www.aspirejobs.co.uk
Photographer
Impressions Care Agency, Bournemouth 03330062690 www.impressionscare.co.uk Jobshop UK, Poole, +441202674488 www.jobshopuk.com
Zelda de Hollander, Christchurch 01202432234 www.studioshotz.co.uk
Mploy Staffing Solutions Ltd, Poole 01202 668360 www.mploystaff.com
Plumbing & Heating
Phoenix Screening Ltd, Wimborne 07775544250, phoenixscreening.com
UFHN LTD, Ferndown 01202894976 www.ufhn.co.uk
Printing Services & Supplies BCP Media Group Ltd, Poole 01202717535 www.bcp.co.uk Harkwell Labels Ltd, Poole 01202 735300, .harkwell-labels.co.uk The Minster Press, Wimborne 01202 882277 www.printsolutions.co.uk Xerocad Limited, Ferndown 01202 897297 www.xerocad.co.uk
Property Sales and Rental ASN Capital, Bournemouth 01202 771441 www.asncapital.com Corbin & Co Estate & Letting Agent, Bournemouth 01202 519761, D J Property, Weymouth 01305 778896 www.djproperty.com Frost & Co Professional Lettings, Poole 01202 737755 www.frostandco-uk.co.uk/
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Removals & Storage Leatherbarrows Removals & Storage Ltd, Christchurch 01202 578581 www.leatherbarrows.co.uk Maidmans Moving and Storage Limited, Poole 01202 681 397 www.maidmans.com Store & Secure Self Storage, Poole 01202 620 220 www.storeandsecure.co.uk
Retail Card Connection, Farnham 01252 892300 www.card-connection.co.uk
IP Consult, Swanage 01929 421925 www.ipconsult.co.uk
Andrew Plant Photography & Video, Wimborne 01202 886375 www.andrewplantphotography.com
W & S Waste Management Ltd, Poole 01202 675564 www.wsrecycling.co.uk
REED Specialist Recruitment, Bournemouth 01202 585585 www.reed.co.uk/ Rubicon People Partnership, Poole 01202 680311 www.rubiconpeople.co.uk TeamJobs, Poole 01202 445700 www.teamjobs.co.uk The Work Shop, Ringwood 01425 489393 www.thework-shop.co.uk
Hyperion Hot Tubs, Wimborne 01202985125 www.hyperionhottubs.co.uk Omnivation Ltd / Party Boutique, Bournemouth 01202941225, omnivation.co.uk/ Poole Bay Holdings Ltd, Poole 01202493696 www.poolebayholdings.co.uk The Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole 01202 673906 www.dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk
INVIDAR Ltd, Poole 07453288876, invidar.com/ Servana Managed Services Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 026522 www.servanamanaged.com Solweb Ltd, Ferndown Industrial Estate 01202 232846 www.solweb.co.uk Springboard IT, Blackford 01934710666 www.springboardit.co.uk Spyrosoft Ltd, Christchurch 01202 059455 www.spyro-soft.com Talk Think Do, Wimborne 01202 375647 www.talkthinkdo.com
Solar/Green Energy Clive Lee Solar Consulting, Iwerne Minster 07554 998436, DES Renewables, Wimborne 01202 985888, desrenewables.com/ Excel Energy Ltd, Poole 07814924018, xl electrical excellence ltd Save Energy UK Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 986262 www.saveenergyuk.co.uk
Solicitors
Retail & Commercial Interiors
Battens Solicitors Ltd, Dorchester 01305 250560 www.battens.co.uk
Creative Retail Solutions, Poole 01202 233088 www.creativeretailsolutions.co.uk
Coles Miller Solicitors LLP, Poole 01202 673011 www.coles-miller.co.uk
Kiwi Design, Verwood 01202 822634 www.kiwidesign.co.uk
Dutton Gregory Solicitors LLP, Bournemouth 01202 315005 www.duttongregory.co.uk
Reward Scheme Cordoba Rewards Ltd, 1st and 2nd Floors, Brownsea House 01202 133581 www.cordobarewards.co.uk
Security Vanguard Security Services Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 523573 www.vanguard-services.co.uk
Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP, Bournemouth 01202 525333 www.ellisjones.co.uk Frettens LLP, Christchurch 01202 499255 www.frettens.co.uk HKLAW, Poole 01305 251007 www.hklaw.uk
Serviced Offices
Laceys Solicitors LLP, Bournemouth 01202 377800 www.laceyssolicitors.co.uk
Tru Talent, Bournemouth 01202 237129 www.tru-talent.co.uk
Bayside Business Centre Ltd, Poole 01202 282042 www.baysidebusinesscentre.co.uk
Lester Aldridge LLP, Bournemouth 01202 786161 www.lesteraldridge.com
Wild Recruitment, Poole 01202 367181 www.wildrecruitment.co.uk
Venaspace, Bournemouth 07507125442 www.venaspace.com
Paris Smith LLP, Southampton 023 8048 2482 www.parissmith.co.uk
Signage
Preston Redman LLP, Bournemouth 01202 292424 www.prestonredman.co.uk
Recycling & Waste 1st Waste Management Consultants Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 393001 www.1stwaste.co.uk Eco Sustainable Solutions, Christchurch 01202 593601 www.thisiseco.co.uk New Milton Sand & Ballast Ltd, New Milton 01425610566 www.nmsb.co.uk
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Bournemouth Sign Co., Christchurch 01202 797239 www.bsign.co.uk
Software/ Cloud Services Elevated Software Limited, Bournemouth 07803893560 www.elevated-software.co.uk Instandart Ltd, Wimborne 07467 793596, instandart.com
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Reeves James Limited, Dorchester 01305 238470, reevesjames.com Steele Raymond LLP, Bournemouth 01202 204598 www.steeleraymond.co.uk Stowe Family Law LLP, Leeds 01202 113664 www.stowefamilylaw.co.uk/ offices/bournemouth
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DORSET BUSINESS FOCUS / BUSINESS DIRECTORY Trethowans, Poole 01202 338585 www.trethowans.com Woodstock Legal Services Ltd, Poole 03300885792 www.woodstocklegalservices.co.uk
Sports & Leisure AFC Bournemouth, Bournemouth 01202 726322 www.afcb.co.uk Broadstone Golf Club, Broadstone 01202 642521 www.broadstonegolfclub.com/
Poole Town Football Club (1991) Limited, Bournemouth 07554816089 www.pooletownfc.co.uk/ Pure Golf Management, Winchester 07970 020303 www.puregolfmanagement.co.uk Reid Bikes Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 526220 www.reidbikes.com Sculpture by the Lakes Ltd, Dorchester 07720637808 www.sculpturebythelakes.co.uk
Stonemasons
Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club, Poole 01202 675551 www.dolphinibc.com
Portman Stone Limited, Christchurch 01202 484340 www.portmanstone.com
Dorsety Football Association, Poole 01202 682375 www.dorsetfa.com
Telecommunications
E-motion Fitness Hub, Poole 07900 535256, e-motionfitnesshub.com/ eseafoil Ltd, Bournemouth 07541 073717 www.eseafoil.com Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park, Poole 01202 622022 www.farmerpalmers.co.uk Individuality Swimming Ltd, Poole 01202 031701 www.individualityswimmingandfitness. co.uk/ JM Adventure Ltd, Swanage 01929475691 www.jmadventure.com
4COM Group Ltd, Bournemouth 03304 444444 www.4com.co.uk
Training Aspire Training Team, Bournemouth 01202 551553 www.aspiretrainingteam.co.uk Aspirin Business Solutions Ltd, Broadstone 01202 985112. www.aspirinbusiness.com Locomotivation, Poole 01202 567204 www.locomotivation.co.uk Martin John Training, Verwood 07720149753 www.martinjohn-training.com/ Micro Nav Limited, Bournemouth 01202 764444 www.micronav.co.uk Nimble Elearning Ltd, Gloucestershire 01453823029 www.nimble-elearning.com
Buzz Networks Ltd, Poole 02034 888812 www.buzzconnect.co.uk
Ouch Learning and Development, Wimborne 01202 880999 www.ouchlandd.co.uk
Citrus Telecommunications Ltd, Bournemouth 03451 939393 www.boxclever-solutions.co.uk
Sandler Training Dorset, Poole 07769134753 www.dorset.sandler.com
Telesoft Technologies Ltd, Blandford 01258 480880 www.telesoft-technologies.com
SPOCE Project Management, Poole 01202736373 www.spoce.com
VoIP Unlimited, Poole 01202 612000 www.voip-unlimited.net
Transport & Logistics
Town Planning Consultants
Jurassic Coast trust, Dorchester 01308 807000 www.jurassiccoast.org/
Chapman Lily Planning Ltd, Wareham 01929 553818 www.clplanning.co.uk
Muc-Off Ltd, Poole 01202 307790 www.muc-off.com
Intelligent Land, Ferndown 01202 570471 www.intel-land.com
Openwide International Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 983983 www.rockreef.co.uk
Ken Parke Planning Consultants, Bournemouth 01202538800 www.kenparkeplanning.com
Brittany Ferries, Poole 08712 440411 www.brittany-ferries.co.uk Channel Seaways Ltd, Poole 01481 723400 www.channelseaways.co.uk Charles Kendall Freight Ltd, Christchurch 01202 593949 www.charleskendall.com/services/freight Great Western Railway, London 0345 7000125 www.gwr.com
Morebus/Excelsior Coaches, Poole 01202 338420 www.morebus.co.uk PHVC Minibus & Fleet Suppliers, Fareham 01489 580333 www.phvc.co.uk Poole Harbour Commissioners, Poole 01202 440210 www.phc.co.uk PRC Streamline Group, Bournemouth 01202 373737 www.prcstreamline.co.uk
Travel Case Travel Ltd, Bournemouth 01202 375180 www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/ally.case City Cruises PLC - Poole, Poole 020 77 400 437 www.citycruisespoole.com
Utilities D&A Procurement Ltd, Poole 07956 311336 www.daprocurement.co.uk Power Audit.UK, Wimborne 0800 304 7588 www.poweraudit.uk
Vehicle Leasing ElectriX, Bournemouth 07944134806 www.lvelectrix.co.uk/
Vehicle Rental Abacus Vehicle Hire - Horton Commercials, Wimborne 01202 877790 www.abacusvanhire.co.uk
Virtual PA Clare Corbett Virtual Assistant, Wimborne, www.cc-va.co.uk
Workwear Tower Supplies, Poole 01202 718000, wearetower.com/
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