Dorset Business Focus | June 2023

It’s been a really busy and exciting time in Dorset Chamber. In April, we launched the Dorset Business Festival to a huge response from the business community. Positioned as the major business event in Dorset for the year, the festival seeks to celebrate the excellence and vibrancy of businesses in Dorset with 3 major events over 3 days; day 1 is business conference focusing on the future of business, day 2 is a business exhibition and day 3 sees the return of the Dorset Business Awards. Ticket sales are busy for all 3 events and we already have a waiting list for the business awards. We advise early booking for the conference with Sunday Times economics editor David Smith and former BBC Breakfast business correspondent Declan Curry. The awards are open to all businesses in Dorset and free to attend. With a completely independent judging panel consisting of leading business people in Dorset, the awards are a very prestigious accolade of excellence in business. Two people from each finalist business will be invited to our black-tie celebration gala dinner and will also be profiled in our magazine and on our social media channels, offering a great opportunity for recognition as a leading business in Dorset. I encourage all businesses in Dorset to consider entering the awards, it could be one of the important things you do this year.

We also recently held our Dorset Apprenticeship Awards ceremony, promoting the contribution of

apprenticeships to business and also celebrating the incredible success stories of people in Dorset following an apprenticeship route. We had a high level of entries across all sectors and the judging was an extremely difficult task. You can see a list of everyone that entered in this magazine as well as information on our finalists and winners. I’d like to personally thank all that entered and also thank and praise employers and training providers that support the apprenticeship programme. Finally I recently attended the British Chambers of Commerce annual conference and our speakers included Chancellor Jeremy Hunt, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer. It was a great event and really highlighted the importance of the Chamber voice at a national level with policy makers – feeding your views through to the highest levels. Don’t forget that as the accredited Chamber in Dorset, we have that voice – do please don’t hesitate to contact me on any areas of concern or issues you feel we should be lobbying on. We are there to support you.

I hope you enjoy this month’s magazine.

Ian Girling Chief Executive Dorset Chamber

Hello and very warm welcome to our June magazine. At long last the sun is out and it finally feels like summer is upon us. welcome to the latest edition of Dorset Business Focus.

And the winners are….

Dorset’s top apprentices were celebrated for their commitment and achievements when they were recognised at the Dorset Apprenticeship Awards 2023.

They were named as winners at the second annual event, at a ceremony with dignitaries including His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset who presented each winner and finalist with their awards and certificates alongside judges Tim Brown, Superior Seals, Rod Davis, Dorset and Somerset Training Provider Network (DSTPN), and Ian Girling, Dorset Chamber. The awards, held in partnership with Dorset Chamber, Dorset and Somerset Training Provider Network, and sponsored by Superior Seals Ltd, celebrate the success of rising stars in the workplace.

The winners:

• Intermediate Apprentice of the Year: Nicky Sayers (Avon Magnetics)

• Advanced Apprentice of the Year: Katie Smith (BBD Boom)

• Higher and Degree Apprentice of the Year: Florence Hudson (JPP)

They claimed the honours from a 12-strong shortlist of finalists when the awards were presented at Superior Seals in Ferndown. Tim Brown, Managing Director of Superior Seals, welcomed guests to the ceremony at the company’s impressive Superior Seals Academy. Dorset Chamber chief executive, Ian Girling, said: “Our second annual Dorset

Apprenticeship Awards celebrates the impressive skills and commitment of apprentices, providers and employers and the vital role they play in the local economy.”

“Nicky, Katie and Florence were all worthy winners who have shown strong commitment, adaptability and resilience as they develop careers in their chosen fields. It is an exceptional achievement to reach this stage in the awards, and we want to say a massive well done to all our finalists.”

Guests included finalists, families of finalists, employers, training providers and Dorset Chamber President, Caron Khan. The awards were free to enter with entries invited from apprentices and their employers.

L-R: Rod Davis, Dorset and Somerset Training Provider Network; Tim Brown, Superior Seals; Caron Khan, President, Dorset Chamber; Nicky Sayers, Avon Magnetics; Katie Smith, BBD Boom; Ian Girling, Chief Executive, Dorset Chamber; Florence Hudson, JPP; His Majesty’s LordLieutenant of Dorset

Intermediate

Apprentice of the Year 2023

Winner: Nicky Sayers (Avon Magnetics)

Finalists:

Annie Harrison (Advantage Digital Print)

Jessica Kelly (Aspire Training)

Natasha Maple (Little Beans Garland)

Nicky Sayers (Avon Magnetics)

Intermediate Apprentice of the Year 2023, Nicky Sayers, is undertaking an Intermediate Level Apprenticeship in Electronics with Avon Magnetics and his training provider is Bournemouth and Poole College.

His key roles and responsibilities to date have been to produce wound components to a high standard and this includes advanced soldering, potting, lamination and inspection. Nicky has a strong focus on working to the highest standards and delivering the best possible results for the customer.

During his apprenticeship, Nicky has developed significant knowledge relating to the procurement of electronic components, specifically transformers, solenoids, precision coils and inductors.

It is clear that Nicky has made significant progress in his role and this has helped him develop his self-confidence, professional communication and enabled him to undertake complex tasks in a dynamic environment. Nicky’s employer states he is a role model to other apprentices and sees Nicky as an integral part of our business going forwards as he further develops his skills he can be promoted into other departments.

Advanced Apprentice of the Year 2023

Winner: Katie Smith (BBD Boom)

Finalists:

Ben Hodder (Honnor Marine)

Jason Tarrant (Aish Technologies)

Katie Smith (BBD Boom)

Natalija Mickevica (Parvalux)

Advanced Apprentice of the Year 2023, Katie Smith, is undertaking an Advanced Apprenticeship in Marketing and is a HubSpot specialist with BBD Boom. Her training provider is Intequal.

Katie’s role is to help client’s implement and use HubSpot. Katie has been instrumental in the Partner Scaled Onboardings (PSO) on behalf of HubSpot. Katie’s application gave a detailed description of her role and the contribution to the business. Katie also described how her apprenticeship has helped her not only shape her career but also helped her personal development, pushing her out of her comfort zone. Katie has also overcome personal health challenges as she builds her career.

Katie is keen to promote and champion the apprenticeship route at careers fairs and in schools and stated this would be her aim if she was named Apprentice of the Year.

Her employer says Katie was an exemplary apprentice. Not only did she complete her apprenticeship quickly, but she secured herself a well-deserved distinction. Katie has set the benchmark extremely high for all future apprentices.

L-R: Rod Davis, Dorset and Somerset Training Provider Network; Katie Smith, BBD Boom; His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset

L-R: Caron Khan, President, Dorset Chamber; Nicky Sayers, Avon Magnetics; His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset

Higher and Degree Level Apprentice of the Year 2023

Winner: Florence Hudson (JPP)

Finalists:

David Massieu King (Bournemouth & Poole College)

Natasha Corbin (Poole Hospital)

Florence Hudson (JPP)

Daniel Wowkula (JP Morgan)

Higher and Degree Level Apprentice of the Year 2023, Florence Hudson, is undertaking a Higher-Level Apprenticeship in Civil Engineering and is employed by construction consultancy JPP. Florence is studying with the University of Portsmouth.

Her role involves industrial yards civil engineering designs. This includes drafting, detailing, level designs, sustainable urban drainage designs, product specifications, technical construction details and more recently designing structural elements consisting of foundations, reinforced concrete and steel portal frames.

Florence was awarded a QUEST Technician Scholarship by the Institute of Civil Engineers in January 2023. It recognises abilities and potential, and provides financial support. She is also a verified STEM Ambassador and volunteers with young people to encourage and promote opportunities in STEM. She is also a committee member of ICE Poole City Club.

Her employer says: “From the outset, we were taken aback by Florence’s ability to adapt to the work environment alongside embarking on the day release civil engineering degree course at Portsmouth University. Her approach and focus delivers significant benefits to the business.”

Thank you to all who entered the Dorset Apprenticeship Awards 2023:

Intermediate

Apprenticeship

Callum Smith, Henshall Electrical Ltd

Chris Bennett, BWK Construction LTD

Jennifer Williams, Bournemouth & Poole College

Annie Harrison, Advantage Digital Print

Nicky Sayers, Avon Magnetics Ltd.

William Colley, JPMorgan

James West, Dorset Council

Matthew Gassmann, Wessex Fire and Security

Sophie Castellani, KDC Group

Jake Garland, Best Western Hotel Rembrandt

Ellie Benge, Total Guide to

Natasha Maple, Little Beans Garland

Freddie Gostelow, Hendy

Michaela Hunt, Capers Day Nursery

Jessica Kelly, Aspire Training Team

Louise Dixon, Dorset Council

Anthony Eastwood, D J Chutter Ltd

Ella O’Connell, Advoco

Jamie Troughton, Prima Bakery

Charlie Sansome, Eaton Mission Systems Division

Rebecca Tyler, UHD Poole

Shannon Booth, Stanfield Garage Ltd

Advanced Apprenticeship

Charlie Taylor, Hall and Woodhouse LTD

Sam Foot, Richardson Plumbing and Gas

Kit Ninsanguan, Flowbird Transport Intelligence

Ashley Mitchell, Cold Banana

Abdullah Maftah, Caspian One

Isabelle Kearnan, Motion Controls Products

Beth Collins, Yunex Traffic

Sophie Reis, ETHICLY

Kathryn Smith, BBD Boom

Natalija Mickevica, Parvalux Electric Motors

James Hunter, T&K Services Ltd

Luke Linney, Sunseeker international

Christie Martin, GF Electrical Ltd

Kira Slater, Frettens Solicitors

Shane Spiers, Hendy Accident Repair Centre

Kathryn Hargreaves, The Colleges Partnership

Dylan Adcock, Saltwater Solutions Ltd

Maya McCafferty, David R White Building Services Ltd

Ben Hodder, Honnor Marine

James Hawes, Dynamic Aircraft Maintenance Ltd

Faye Morgan, JETS (Bournemouth) LTD

Alin Octavian Petrescu, Agincare

Jason Tarrant, Aish Technologies Ltd. trading as Trident Maritime Systems

Jim Merrell, Sunseeker International

Higher Level Apprenticeship

Daniel Wowkula, JPMorgan

Joshua Brook, Cold Banana

Cameron Robertson, JPMorgan

Melanie Cohen, Bluebird Care Bournemouth & Poole

Jennifer Fisher, JPMorgan

Owen Bush, Morgan Sindall Construction

Kitty Clarkson, Motion Control Products

David Massieu-King, Bournemouth & Poole College

Vladislavs Dunders, Parvalux Electric Motors Ltd.

Kiera Ryan, JPMorgan

Florence Hudson, JPP

Natasha Corbin, University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Emergency Department

Daniel Cowden, K W Engineering Ltd

Imylia Edgar, Dorset Council

Carl Fudge, Parvalux Electric Motors Ltd

Vic Holt, BCP Council

L-R: Tim Brown, Superior Seals; Florence Hudson, JPP; His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Dorset

Recruitment –Accessing All Talent

It is crucial that employers periodically review their recruitment practices to ensure that their processes comply with current employment law and do not discriminate against or preclude potential candidates from applying.

Employers will often have an equality, diversity and inclusion policy, which will help encompass their general approach to recruitment and promotion.

In doing so, employers will also be tapping into a much wider group of candidates who will be more reflective of our diverse society.

To minimise potential barriers, employers need to be more critical and distil job roles to the basic required skills, qualifications and experience necessary to perform the role. Job descriptions and person specifications should therefore be based on objective criteria only.

Employers need to consider the form they ask candidates to apply, be it an application form, CV or another alternative assessment. An important point to remember is whether the form of application affords all potential candidates equal access to apply. If it might make it difficult for a specific group to apply, for example, someone with a disability, is there scope for the process to be adjusted or adapted to accommodate that candidate?

Where and how the vacancy is advertised is also extremely important to reach and draw candidates from a broader spectrum of society. Inclusive language should be used in the advert’s wording, and the vacancy should be advertised widely on different media forums, such as online, in the local press, websites, or even Facebook/ LinkedIn. If an employer is looking to attract underrepresented or protected groups, it can also look to focus its advertisement on

these groups by directly advertising with organisations who support those groups.

However, it is vital that employers equally promote vacancies within their internal workforce, too, so that they do not overlook or discriminate against internal candidates. Employers must advertise vacancies to those on maternity or shared maternity leave and those at risk of redundancy. Agency workers, in particular, must also have access to a list of any vacancies.

Ensuring two separate employees do the shortlisting independently is sensible when shortlisting applicants. In addition, those shortlisting should preferably have some training or, at minimum, a set of criteria and a scoring matrix to help them understand how to assess and shortlist each application properly.

Once this has been done and candidates shortlisted, they should be invited to an interview or an alternative assessment process. Candidates should be informed to notify the employer if they have any disability, which could affect their attendance or performance at the interview. The employer should then consider what if any, reasonable adjustment could be made to the process

reviewed to ensure the salary and benefits are comparable or distinguishable from other employees who may be undertaking the same or similar work. If the offer is subject to additional checks being undertaken, this should be made clear.  All contractual documentation should be sent to candidates before starting their employment. It is a legal requirement that employees and workers should have access to this documentation from the day they start. In addition, salary and benefits must be comparable to those offered to other employees at the same or similar level to avoid discrimination or equal pay complaints. If employers comply with these simple steps, they will ensure they cast their net across a broader spectrum of candidates. As a result, they will also benefit from appealing to a much wider calibre of candidates who otherwise might have been inadvertently excluded or deterred from applying for a role at the company. If you would like assistance with employment matters, please contact Dee Woodcock in our Employment team by emailing online.enquiries@ la-law.com or calling 01202 786256.

Dee Woodcock, Solicitor in the Employment team at Lester Aldridge

Deserving mum given dream day

Cherries supporter Caroline was nominated by her husband Ashley and her son Alex, who wanted to reward her for being an incredible mum as well as her positive outlook on life.

She was invited to the women’s team game against Maidenhead United on Sunday, where she was given the chance to meet the team ahead of kick-off.

Having visited the changing room, Caroline was given a hamper of goodies by Maisy Smith as well as defenders Amber Treweek and Kelly Fripp.

The hamper also included a gift voucher, provided by official partners Umbro, while Caroline and her family cheered on the women’s team from the stands, proudly wearing their MSP Capital training tops.

The reward was part of a competition run by MSP Capital and AFC Bournemouth to celebrate Mother’s Day.

MSP Capital are partners of the women’s team as well as being the

President’s Column

by Caron Khan

Congratulations to Bournemouth and Poole College and Sunseeker!

As a proud board member of Bournemouth and Poole College I am delighted to see the college working in partnership with Sunseeker to develop a brand-new skills academy to help tackle a national skills shortage affecting the marine industry.

The Sunseeker Skills Academy is offering individuals the opportunity to undertake a fully paid 12-week intensive boat-building course.

club’s official training wear sponsor.

Speaking about the surprise, Caroline commented: “It was a great family day out with some special memories made, which we will remember forever!

“We were spoilt all day long. Thank you MSP Capital and AFC Bournemouth!”

Rob Mitchell, commercial director at AFC Bournemouth, added: “We were delighted to join forces with MSP Capital to celebrate Caroline, who is an incredible woman.

“Mother figures, in whichever form they come, make a huge impact on the life of young people and the nomination from Alex and Ashley highlighted how remarkable Caroline is.

“We enjoyed hosting her at the women’s game and she had a great day, meeting all the players and receiving a hamper full of goodies.”

www.afcb.co.uk

Successful applicants will learn trade skills across five boat building specialisms, comprising carpentry, plumbing, composite bonding, engineering, and electrical installations.

Following an intensive training programme, students will join colleagues at the Sunseeker Shipyards in Poole to further develop competencies and achieve a nationally recognised qualification over 12 months.

Supporting companies in developing a skilled workforce is key to economic growth in our county and I know a priority for Bournemouth and Poole college. This initiative will enable the creation of skilled jobs and no doubt bring more prosperity to Dorset.

I applaud both the College for responding so quickly to the needs of business and making it happen and for Sunseeker on taking on a problem in their industry and finding a solution. Big Well Done!

A deserving mum was given a once-in-a-lifetime matchday experience, courtesy of AFC Bournemouth and MSP Capital.

Sunseeker launches new skills academy

Sunseeker International has launched a new training initiative to address a national skills shortage affecting the marine industry. The Sunseeker Skills Academy, developed in partnership with Bournemouth and Poole College, is open to those seeking a career change, offering individuals the opportunity to undertake a fully paid, 12week intensive boat-building course. Successful applicants will learn trade skills across five boat building specialisms, comprising carpentry, plumbing, composite bonding, engineering, and electrical installations. Following an intensive training programme, students will join colleagues at the Sunseeker Shipyards in Poole to further develop

competencies and achieve a nationally recognised qualification over 12 months.

Alex Bowman, Head of Organisational Development at Sunseeker International, commented:

“We’re taking a proactive approach to address the industry-wide challenges in attracting and developing talent. By partnering with Bournemouth and Poole College, we are able to create training programmes that are tailored to teach the skills that we need, in order to expand and evolve the pool of talent that is the lifeblood of our industry. We aim to start 100 new boat builders through our new Skills Academy in 2023, which will complement our existing and award winning apprenticeship programme”.

Phil Sayles, Principal and CEO at Bournemouth and Poole College, added:

“Supporting companies in developing the skilled workforce they need is a key priority for our college. We are delighted to be expanding our work with Sunseeker, a key local business. This initiative will enable the creation of skilled jobs and bring more prosperity to our area”.

The news comes as Sunseeker reveals a 17 per cent increase in hourly pay since 2021 and an ongoing recruitment drive across all trades. In addition, Sunseeker has recently reported a global order book of £600 million and £40 million investment in new product development across the next three years. This includes exciting new model launches such as the recent 100 Yacht and Superhawk 55 and the upcoming Ocean 182 this autumn.

We’re taking a proactive approach to address the industry-wide challenges in attracting and developing talent

ENTER YOUR BUSINESS!

Celebrating Excellence in the Dorset Business Community

The Dorset Business Festival Awards, taking place on Thursday 12 October, celebrate excellence in our business community. Free to enter, we welcome entries from businesses and charities of all sectors and sizes.

Why Enter the Awards?

If you’re proud of the way you do business, or the achievements of your organisation and team, this is your chance to let everyone know. The Awards are a platform for you to:

• Showcase your business and the way you operate

• Tell your unique brand or business story

• Celebrate your workforce and colleagues

• Demonstrate your commitment, innovation and skills

• Attract new customers and employees

You may enter up to two categories. Entries will undergo a formal judging process with industry experts, scoring against the criteria outlined for each category.

Award Categories:

• Best New Business Award

• Best Place to Work Award

• Community Award

• Customer Experience Award

• Environmental Impact Award

• Future Leaders Award

• Global Business Award

• Inclusivity and Diversity in the Workplace Award

• Scaleup Award

• Technology Award

To enter the awards, visit www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/festival/theawards/ and complete the application form for your chosen category terms and conditions apply. Entries close at 12 midday, June 23, 2023

PREMIER FESTIVAL PARTNER:

A diverse mix of business solutions pitched to Dorset Business Angels

Dorset Business Angels (DBA) hosted their quarterly pitch event at the Bournemouth Carlton Hotel and welcomed entrepreneurs based across the South of England, two of them from the BCP area. The ‘Dragons type Den’ initiative sees each presenting business with a strict ten minutes to make a compelling case for investment, followed by ten minutes of investors posing questions to the presenting entrepreneurs.

‘Rental of domestic EV charge points’

Amongst a diverse range of business proposals pitched throughout the event, the final pitch came from a company solving some of the issues of charging your electric vehicle at home, by facilitating the rental of domestic EV charge points with neighbouring motorists on a regular, bookable, and affordable basis, with all searching, booking, charging and payments managed in an app.

The founder described how only around half of UK drivers are likely to get a home charger and that 98% of EV sales are to those with off-street parking. People who can’t have home chargers aren’t buying EV’s. Describing the benefits for those who cannot have a home charge point;

• Reduced dependency for fleet operators on public charging points, more dependable scheduling, cheaper charging

• Cheaper, bookable, ‘off the clock’ charging for taxi and private hire drivers

• Reassurance to the private motoring to switch to an EV, providing the benefits of a home charger, without a home charger.

The pitching entrepreneur advised how the solution was an excellent fit for a huge emerging market, with a model applicable across the world and that now was the right time to accelerate growth. Seeking a bridging investment of £100k until several strategic investors considering a major investment in the business come on board in Q2 2023. www.dorsetbusinessangels.co.uk

Expansion of two major local hospitals

T. A. Colbourne Projects Limited has been successful in securing the external building envelope, to major extensions, to both Poole General Hospital and Royal Bournemouth Hospital, both part of the University Hospitals Dorset (UHD) NHS Trust.

Poole General Hospital has had two new state of the art Surgical Theatres with supporting HVAC Plant Rooms added to the existing Hospital, with the project started in 2021 and is scheduled to be fully completed during this year.

T. A. Colbourne Projects Limited have provided the external facade to Poole General Hospital consisting of mineral wool composite steel cladding panels, aluminium louvres, glazed windows, secondary support steelwork and expanded mesh cladding to the large Plant Room riser ducts, and have completed their contracted work.

Tom Colbourne, Managing Director of T. A. Colbourne Projects Limited stated “We are extremely proud as a local Dorset business to have secured both prestigious Hospital projects, as it involves supporting the local community whilst doing what we do best - building challenging important public buildings”. www.tacolbourne.co.uk

Big Sleep Easy 2023

By Sheena Dayman, YMCA Bournemouth

YMCA recently launched their 6th BIG Sleep Easy Event. In 2018 and 2019 the events were at Chapel Gate. In 2019 there were over 100 business people, Including Ian Girling, chief executive, Dorset Chamber, whose team raised over £6K. Ian said “Sleeping outside at sub-zero temperatures has shown me how fortunate most of us are to have a roof over our heads and understand the difficulty that many people up and down the country have to go through.

“Waking up in the freezing cold with nowhere to wash or go is a horrible experience and you can’t imagine what it must be like everyday.

“We are proud that Dorset Chamber and its members are able to show their commitment and support to this excellent initiative, and continue to contribute to YMCA’s mission and passion in making a positive and lasting difference to people’s lives.”

In 2019, Lester Aldridge also took part becoming the main event sponsor. In the last 5 years they have raised over £22K. The weather and Covid did not deter them as Mark Benham and several of his team slept in their gardens in 2020. This year we are delighted to have Talbot Heath School as the venue for the 3rd time, with indoor facilities, if necessary, although we have never used them so far!

There were over 30 people at the recent launch at Barchester, Parley Place, and many signing up.

The YMCA Bournemouth Sleep Easy raises thousands of pounds annually, helping to tackle issues caused by homelessness in Bournemouth. It offers hope to local

Bournemouth and Poole homeless people, as well as creating an understanding of what it is really like to sleep rough for those taking part. Sleep Easy’s offer a fantastic challenge to individuals and organisations who wish to help raise awareness of the hardships of homelessness and raise funds for a Bournemouth homeless charity – one that works to bring homelessness to an

end. Participants, who can be individuals, groups, or businesses, set themselves a fundraising target before wrapping up warm, building a cardboard shelter and then ‘sleeping rough so others don’t have to’. The target this year is for 100 business people to raise £50K. For further information contact sheena. dayman@ymcabournemouth.org.uk

night to support others

BU to participate in global Ocean Hackathon

Teams from Bournemouth University are to compete in a global Ocean Hackathon to provide solutions for issues affecting our seas.

The Hackathon, in its eighth year, gives teams from 16 global locations the opportunity to ‘hack’ solutions to local issues affecting the oceans. Working alongside local business partners, students; academics; and local organisations create teams to compete on the best solutions, drawing on local data and issues. The winning teams from each location will come together in Brest for the Grand Finale.

Alongside Bournemouth, teams from locations like Kuala Lumpur, Cherbourg, Rimouski and Mexico City will join together over the same 48-hour period to provide data-based solutions to environmental issues.

Professor Rick Stafford, a marine biologist based at Bournemouth University, is a part of the organising team. He said, “These hackathons are a chance to bring together a multidisciplinary team of experts, organisations and students to solve real-world issues that are affecting our oceans. We have the opportunity to work on issues that affect our own location and provide innovative solutions to the problems we are seeing – we’re looking forward to getting to work.”

The Hackathon takes place between 17-19 November, with a Call for Challenges currently open for local businesses and organisations to propose challenges that could be worked on during the Hackathon.

The call for challenges closes on 30 June, with an opportunity to hear more about the Hackathon, and how to get involved, taking place on Thursday 25 May at 5.30pm in BU’s Bournemouth Gateway Building. To get involved, and hear more about the work, book a place via Eventbrite. For more information visit www.ocean-hackathon.fr. www.bournemouth.ac.uk

Apprentice receives special recognition award

Chartered Builders, Greendale Construction Limited, is delighted to congratulate Samuel Wright for being awarded a special recognition prize for his NVQ level 2 in Site Carpentry apprenticeship at Bournemouth and Poole College.  Samuel joined Greendale Construction straight from St Aldhelm’s Academy, after previously spending 2 weeks on work experience with Greendale in 2019.  Sam is studying towards his apprenticeship in site carpentry and is currently in his 3rd year working on his NVQ Level 3 qualification. Sam is mentored by one of Greendale’s senior site carpenters, Tim Wall.

Nigel Green, Coordinator / Assessor for Construction & Wood Trades at Bournemouth & Poole College, visited Sam on a Greendale site at Poole Dentistry to present him with his special recognition award.

Nigel commented: “I nominated Sam for this special achievement award because of his high level of skills and commitment. He has been a breath of fresh air to work with over the last two years. We at Bournemouth and Poole College have been working with Greendale Construction for many years and it’s due to their keen involvement in the apprenticeship process that we have been able to enjoy such a high level of success with their apprentices.”

Maria Seabright, HR/Finance Director, Greendale Construction commented: “We were absolutely thrilled for Sam being presented with the special recognition award which he thoroughly deserves. Since Sam has joined Greendale, he has shown himself to be a talented, dedicated, and hard-working member of our team.” www.greendaleconstruction.com

Samuel Wright receiving special recognition award from Bournemouth & Poole College’s Coordinator / Assessor for Construction & Wood Trades, Nigel Green.

Coles Miller completes complex deal

A complex commercial deal involving 38 properties and 174 ground rents has been successfully completed with the expert help of Coles Miller Solicitors.

The deal involved a portfolio of:

• 30 residential properties let on assured shorthold tenancies

• 7 industrial units and 1 retail property, all let on commercial leases

• 174 ground rents.

All the legal work was carried out by Coles Miller’s commercial property solicitors. They acted for the buyer and also for the mortgage lender.

The deal involved a member of a family purchasing the properties from four relatives, an estate and a joint trust. The buyer was purchasing 40.01% of a company; he already co-owned 59.99% of it.

It took nine months to complete the deal. Matters were overshadowed and complicated by the sad death of one of the shareholders. Probate had to be obtained and the company’s articles of association had to be changed.

Most of the work was done by Coles Miller commercial property

Associate Solicitor Charlotte Lilley.

“It was probably one of the most complex commercial property matters that I’ve ever handled,” she said.

“We had to change the company’s articles to meet the mortgage lender’s requirements as there would be more than one person with significant control.

“We needed to manage the control each party had in order to meet the lender’s requirements at the 11th hour. We had to deal directly with their underwriter in order to resolve all these issues,” she added. www.coles-miller.co.uk

Wessex Internet wins Project Gigabit contract

Wessex Internet wins government-funded Project Gigabit contract to roll out lightningfast connectivity to around 10,500 homes and businesses in the New Forest.

Thousands of homes and businesses across the New Forest and surrounding areas will benefit from high-speed full fibre broadband after a government contract worth nearly £14 million was awarded to Wessex Internet.

This new three-year contract is part of the UK government’s £5 billion Project Gigabit, which aims to provide lightning-fast gigabit-capable broadband to hard-to-reach communities across the UK.

Wessex Internet will work closely with Forestry England and the Verderers of the New Forest throughout this three-year programme of work and expects to start network construction in the first communities by the end of this year.

Hector Gibson Fleming, CEO at Wessex Internet, said: “This is great news for homes and businesses in the New Forest who will be able to access worldclass connectivity and the many economic and social benefits it provides.

“We’re delighted to be awarded our second contract under Project Gigabit. It is testament to the hard work and dedication of our team, and their strong track record of rolling out gigabit-capable connectivity to even the hardest to reach countryside communities.”

www.wessexinternet.com

Higher cost of borrowing and end of Help to Buy sees appetite for land stall

The rapid rise in the cost of borrowing, along with the end of Help to Buy, saw the land market slow in Q4 2022, according to latest research from Savills.

Following a steady first three-quarters of 2022, Savills latest development land survey showed a -49% net balance of opinion on the number of bids per site for greenfield land in Q4, compared to the previous quarter, and net balance of opinion of -44% on the number of deals done, as developers felt press pressure to replenish their land pipelines.

Colin Wilkins, head of Savills south coast development team says: “The residential development land market has changed completely in the last year, from a highly competitive market to a much more steady, and selective one, with some developers stating that they have no short term requirement to add to their pipeline.”

www.savills.co.uk

Charlotte Lilley, associate solicitor, Coles Miller

Colin Wilkins, head of south coast development team, Savills

New Faces, New Places

Celebrating new roles being filled within the Members of the Dorset Chamber

Foundry appoints operational team ahead of launch

Foundry has appointed two new members of its management team. Ema Armstrong and Esraa Al Saab join forces as general manager and assistant manager, bringing extensive experience in entrepreneurship, customer service and leadership. www.foundryuk.com

Laceys announces record number of promotions in the history of the firm! Leading Dorset based law firm Laceys has rewarded nine solicitors with new positions in its latest wave of promotions. This is the highest number of promotions that have been made by Laceys in one time, highlighting the tremendous talent within the firm that will help shape the future of the business.

The promotions are for Jane Cole, Jeremy Channon and Matt Crampton to Partners, Alex Eddy, Amala Branford, Ella Gould and Victoria Boynes-Butler to Senior Associates and Byron Sims and Holly Woodhouse to Associates. www.laceyssolicitors.co.uk

Lester Aldridge Welcomes New Real Estate Associate

Lester Aldridge is pleased to welcome Ashleigh Lydford, who has joined the firm’s Real Estate team as an Associate. Ashleigh is an experienced real estate solicitor who deals with all aspects of land development and commercial property matters. She acts for several local developers who regularly return to her and recommend her. www.lesteraldridge.com

New Business Development Director joins Investment Manager O-IM

Expanding investment management firm O-IM has welcomed a new Business Development Director. Tom Hind brings a tremendous amount of knowledge and skill to the team, with extensive experience in the financial sector, particularly in the tax-efficient investment space.

www.o-im.co.uk

Alice Joins Dutton Gregory Solicitors

An expert in negotiating and resolving commercial disputes is joining the Litigation Team and Bournemouth office of Dutton Gregory Solicitors.

From construction, contractual and professional negligence disputes, to disagreements between directors, shareholders and employers with their staff, Alice Toop brings a wealth of experience to her new role at Dutton Gregory. www.duttongregory.co.uk

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.

Local children’s hospice charity steps out to mark 20 years of caring

Julia’s House has been providing essential respite care for local seriously ill children and their families for 20 years, with staff and supporters marking this milestone on Saturday 1 April, the anniversary of its first ever respite session.

On this special day, the charity’s CEO, Martin Edwards, joined Diana Lawrence, one of the first families supported by Julia’s House, as she walked 21 miles in tribute to her sister, Gabby, on what would have been Gabby’s 21st birthday. Diana and Martin were joined by Ruby McEvoy, whose family are also supported by Julia’s House, as well as the hospice’s Director of Care, Claire-Hudson Cooper, charity trustee, Jacquie Irvine and fundraisers Caroline Attreed and Sarah Agnew.

“It is important to mark this milestone of care not only for Julia’s House, but for the many families we have cared for over the last two decades. We also want to say a huge thank you to the committed supporters and volunteers without whom we would not have been able to provide this critical care and to all our staff who have made it possible for us to be there for local families every day,” said charity CEO Martin Edwards. www.juliashouse.org

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.

Energy boost for Lighthouse from Volvo Cars Poole deal

Lighthouse Poole is delighted to announce Volvo Cars Poole as its Official Energy Partner in a move that enables the arts centre to complete the replacement of its Theatre lights with new energy efficient lighting.

“Having worked with Volvo Cars Poole last year, we are excited to recharge the partnership and power up this ambitious

plan to install energy efficient lighting in our Theatre,” says Lucy Funnell, Lighthouse Corporate Development Executive.

“Sustainability is central to everything we do at Lighthouse and, as energy costs soar, the traditional tungsten lighting in our Theatre is being phased out in favour of LED lighting. Not only does this help future-proof Lighthouse, it

Long service awards for Grapevine staff celebrating 30 and 25 year anniversaries

Following Grapevine’s recent 30th anniversary in business, two members of staff are celebrating major milestones with the company this month.

Donna Fletcher, who first joined the Poole based business technology provider via a college placement in April 1993 while she gained an NVQ, is Grapevine’s longest serving employee at an exceptional 30 years.

The past three decades have seen major changes in the industry and prolonged periods of economic uncertainty. Donna reflects on how her employment with

Grapevine has continued to provide stability.

“Grapevine has been the one constant throughout my adult life. Our everevolving sector has kept me on my toes and long may I continue to learn!”

For Ed Shaw, visiting Grapevine’s former retail store on Poole High Street to buy a car charger for his Nokia 1611 unexpectedly led to a job in that same branch. 25 years later this moment of fate has continued to pay dividends.

“The opportunities for growth and development, the supportive and

reduces energy usage, cuts costs and saves time replacing blown lamps.

“Lighthouse exists to deliver a wide range of high quality shows and world class cultural experiences to our community and this new partnership with Volvo Cars Poole helps us keep the lights burning brightly... and efficiently!”

Volvo Cars is deeply committed to sustainability and has been a leader in this area since the 1940s. Volvo Cars Poole supports local customers in making the transition to more sustainable mobility, providing full guidance on the benefits of the electric and hybrid models which are available across the range.

This level of service doesn’t end there though; Volvo Cars Poole’s trained technicians operate in a state-of-the-art workshop, using only genuine parts, ensuring that any Volvo continues to perform at its best for many years to come.

Leanne Ledger, Head of Business, said: “As a locally owned business, it’s a pleasure to support Lighthouse Poole as Official Energy Partner. Our shared values of sustainability and supporting the local community make this a perfect partnership and I look forward to working together.”

www.lighthousepoole.co.uk

collaborative culture, plus the many great colleagues I’ve had the pleasure of working with have all made it an unforgettable journey” Ed shares. “I am grateful for the memories, friendships, and experiences that I have gained during my time at Grapevine so far.”

In recognition of their anniversaries, Donna and Ed were presented with custom made awards, featuring a mobile phone from the year in which they joined the business.

www.grapevine.uk.com

Donna Fletcher, account manager, Grapevine; Ed Shaw, operations manager, Grapevine

Local Engineering Consultancy set sights on Broadway

Amtek Engineering Solutions has created a Flying DeLorean for the Broadway show, Back to the Future: The Musical! Harnessing its collective know-how and using cutting-edge technology, Amtek is building an airborne time machine just like in this classic hit.

The team pulled off an awe-inspiring effect that will have audiences absolutely stunned as Marty and Doc take flight. The ante was upped on the award winning London design with extra functionality, motion capabilities,

and smaller production crew in order to create something truly remarkable.

In addition, Amtek needed everything to be built and tested at home, in Dorset but be easily shipped to New York ready for opening night - not an easy task. But none of these requirements fazed the team and even after basic testing was completed, Amtek kept pushing forward until every element worked just right.

www.amtek-group.co.uk

Dorset Business wins at the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards

The 12th edition of the Zimbabwe Achievers Awards (ZAA) England was held in London on Saturday 22nd April with Dorset-based business, Impressions Care Agency, winning the Business of the Year Award.

The awards are aimed at recognising and honouring success stories in the Zimbabwean diaspora in the UK. A diaspora is a group of people who have moved away from their ancestral homeland.

Started in the UK, the awards have now spread to other countries such as Australia, Canada, South Africa and the United States.

George Funganjera, founder and director of Impressions Care Agency, set up the business on Holdenhurst Road Bournemouth 3 years ago and now employs over 400 staff within the Bournemouth area. www.impressionscare.co.uk

with Tower Supplies

Providing awardwinning expertise

You may have heard that Tower were named Distributor of the Year at the Safety Health & Excellence Awards! This was a proud moment for the entire Tower team. Although there were several reasons we won, a key reason was our ability to deliver much more than just products.

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) can be the last line of defence from life changing and irreversible damage to health and wellbeing, or even death. But even though anyone can sell safety, you shouldn’t buy safety from just anyone. That why I’ve always believed that PPE doesn’t only stand for Personal Protective Equipment. It also stands for ‘Personal Protective Expert’. That’s why we deliver expert advice through a multitude of channels, including emails, social media, phone calls, our website, and at events. We ensure that our sales and marketing activity consistently supports company directors, health & safety representatives, buyers, and PPE wearers, by providing a series of expert guides for them to read, view, and download whenever they need to.

As well as guides to key categories such as PPE, protective clothing, and Hi Vis, we also provide guidance on new areas such as electric vehicle PPE. We cover topics that need more conversation, such as Female Fit PPE. And with more companies needing support on their sustainability goals, we cover sustainable workwear, and services that help customers reduce, reuse, and recycle. Discover more about Tower at wearetower.com. You can also contact me on 01202 718000.

recruitment

ON with Mploy Staffing Solutions

Recruitment 101: Why delay when you can act?

We’ve all heard the saying ‘Slow and Steady Wins the Race,’ but that’s most certainly not the case in the jobs market at the moment.

I think it’s fair to say that we are now living in an ‘attention economy’ where without grabbing people’s attention, or giving people the attention they desire, they will move on or away from you as quickly as they showed their initial interest; this statement is pertinent to recruiters and jobseekers alike.

So, where am I going with this…….. does speed + attention/engagement = Success? Not always, but it sure does give you a much better chance.

Having recruited for hundreds of different businesses, and represented thousands of candidates on their job search, I know that you have to act quickly, efficiently and professionally to secure talent. As the employment market continues to become more competitive, can you really say you’re not creating unnecessary hurdles to slow down the process of employing or being employed?

We all know that often the best results are seen when we are decisive, sure we take into consideration the risks, the pros and cons but we take action. The days of waiting weeks or even months to know if you’ve been successful in your job application should be over. The next generation who live in the ‘attention economy’ will not be willing to wait, nor will they have to as many astute businesses are sweeping up the top talent by simply being first.

So, here’s my final thought, when possible don’t delay when you make a commitment to recruit or search out new employment. Be clear and concise in your goals, and make it happen or risk being left behind by those that do.

Daniel Jordan Regional Operations Director Mploy Staffing Solutions

E: djordan@mploystaff.com

Dorset

Mind charity grows ecotherapy support to 3 NEW sites across Dorset!

Dorset Mind is excited to announce their ecotherapy group support, Eco in Mind, is expanding to three new sites across Dorset. The new groups are targeted at carers, families and friends of people living with dementia, NHS and Blue Light workers, and patients at a GP surgery. Delivered in partnership with trusted organisations, the new locations are at Ferndown with the Growing Compassionate Communities initiative; Shillingstone with The Big Yellow Bus Project; and Shaftesbury based at Abbey View GP Surgery in connection with Shaftesbury in Bloom and the Blackmore Vale surgeries.

The local charity champions a whole-community effort - all produce grown at the new allotments will go to local food banks or communities, and residents at Moretons Abbeyfield Wessex Care Home are assisting the local project by planting seeds and nurturing seedlings, ready for growing at the Ferndown Dementia Friendly allotments.

Sharon Best, Eco in Mind Development Coordinator says, “I am so pleased that Eco in Mind will reach even more people across Dorset. We’re aiming to support different people such as carers, paramedics and Blue Light workers, alongside opening adult sessions in community growing spaces and a medical centre. This expansion will demonstrate how following the Five Ways to Wellbeing outside in nature supports mental wellbeing in the community.” www.dorsetmind.uk

Opening of new office supports strategic expansion plans

Leading South West law firm, Battens Solicitors is celebrating opening a new office in Bridport, West Dorset as part of its regional strategic plan for growth.

The new premises, which have opened in West Street, will place Battens at the heart of Bridport’s thriving business community, offering clients a convenient high street location to see a solicitor on a face- to- face basis.

A team of six staff will be based at the new office, including specialists in Personal Injury law, Private Client and Residential Property law but the office will also act as a hub where clients can access a

suite of outstanding legal services.

The Managing Director of Battens Solicitors, Ceri Stephens, commented; “The opening of the Bridport office is a significant development for the firm which forms part of our strategic plan for growth, and which gives us the opportunity to expand our footprint further into Dorset as we already have three offices at Sherborne, Dorchester and Wareham. This latest move means we can build on existing links with other businesses as well as forging new relationships with commercial contacts and clients at a location which is convenient for everyone. “

www.battens.co.uk

The new Bridport office team at Battens Solicitors , from L to R, Adam Hillier, Michelle Green, Clare Fox, Samantha Guppy and Nicola Pugsley

Local Skills Improvement Plan: Latest Update

A draft plan for the Dorset Local Skills Improvement Plan was submitted to the Department for Education in May 2023. In this feature Nicola Newman, project lead for Dorset Local Skills Improvement Plan, gives an update on what the next stage to March 2025 looks like.

We have a plan…because so many employers, training providers and others have contributed to it. Thank you to you all. It’s now published, in draft, on our website while the Department for Education review it and feedback. You can view the draft at www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/lsip

The big issues highlighted in the report are not new - climate change, labour shortages, young people with increased anxiety, people with disabilities struggling to find a job, affordable housing shortages and insufficient public transport. This is the background to the skills debate.

We have heard:

Different sectors need different skills, but all employers need committed people and basic IT skills right across their workforce. Maths skills, software developers and programmers too. All sectors need more managers and leaders to help them grow.

Learners and potential learners don’t know enough about the skills Dorset employers are looking for, or about the technical education options which are available to them - those starting their careers and those looking to upskill.

Training providers need viable student numbers, and the equipment and Tutor

expertise, to run new courses.

The next stage starts immediately, and it involves everyone. The easy option is to explain what someone else should do about skills and behaviours…schools, parents, employers, colleges, young people, older people…etc. But it’s now time for ‘I could…’. The more employers do that’s new to them in future, everything to recruit, retain and train differently, the greater the size, strength, and depth of the Dorset economy.

The two all-stakeholder events held by Dorset Chamber during the LSIP consultation stage were the start of a more joined-up, Dorset-wide conversation that we intend to keep going, starting with an LSIP event on 15 June at the Business Expo at AFC Bournemouth. We are interested to hear from employers on an on-going basis so we can support each other and work together to do things differently.

To find out more about the Dorset Local Skills Improvement plan, visit www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/lsip.

A joined-up, Dorset-wide conversation that we intend to keep going

Charity and Voluntary Work

Volunteering in our local communities or working towards achieving a sponsored goal can be inspiring. Charity work provides an opportunity to meet a wide range of people we may not get to meet in our day-to-day lives. It can benefit anyone who feels isolated or lonely by introducing them to new friends with shared interests.

Learning new skills and boosting confidence also attracts people to voluntary work. Giving back and seeing your hard work’s direct impact can also improve self-esteem and overall wellbeing.

A reported 6 million people helped join in with ‘The Big Help Out’ on 8 May 2023, and many businesses also encourage staff to take part in volunteering days as part of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) initiatives.

Whether you take part in a beach clean for a day, give your time up regularly as a volunteer or organise a one-off local fundraising event, it will undoubtedly be rewarding for you too.

With such a variety of skills needed in a range of environments, it is worth looking around your local area to see where you can make a difference by sharing your skills and your time.

Emma Starmer, Senior Employment Law and HR Advisor in the Employment team at Lester Aldridge.

Five ways Dorset Chamber supports health and wellbeing in your workplace.

Our Health and Wellbeing Programme is kindly supported by Lester Aldridge. From mental health to physical well-being, we aim to provide support and resources to help our Members. This includes events, workshops, networking and signposting to other organisations who can share their expertise directly.

Here’s how we can support you and your team:

Health insurance, plans and support lines: Dorset Chamber Members get discounted rates on care and insurance plans for both AXA and Westfield Health, giving you peace of mind when you need it most. A free HR and health phone line is also available to offer support and guidance. To find out more or to set up your plan contact the Membership team at membership@dorsetchamber.co.uk . Health and wellbeing support: visit our website for resources and links to wellbeing and mental health information and practical tools.

GU6 Dorset: the only programme of its kind in the UK, GU6 is a peer-led business leader wellbeing support initiative. With regular events hosted and attended by leaders, coaches and expert practitioners, these are informal, safe spaces to share experiences and develop personal resilience.

Menopause: we’re committed to raising awareness of menopause within the business community. Visit our website to find out more and to access practical support resources https://dorsetchamber.co.uk/menopause-resources/ Wellbeing events: from yoga and resilience training to our regular monthly networking in nature walks, we hope you’ll join us for an event to support your business, mind and body! Visit www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/events to find out more.

A happy, healthy workforce who feel valued and supported, is intrinsic to business success. It can help with staff retention, attract new talent, and can improve overall performance.

Eseafoil Ltd

Bournemouth

www.eseafoil.com

Eseafoil design and produce retrofit foil assist systems which fit to your existing foil. The propeller system consists of a battery powered motor and wireless remote, giving the flexibility to power onto foil in a range of conditions. You can rely on Eseafoil to help get you onto the foil faster and take your riding to a new level!

INDUS Engineering Services

Bournemouth

www.indusengineering.co.uk

INDUS Engineering Services offers a wide range of electrical contracting, mechanical engineering, and automation services to industrial clients. Specialising in the installation, maintenance and servicing of client’s industrial plant and equipment we can offer a full package to keep your downtime to a minimum. Also, as NICEIC Approved Contractors we can provide all aspects of inspection, testing and certification required.

MC Roofing

Wimborne

www.mcroofingltd.co.uk

Spanning over two generations and specialising in all aspects of roofing, MC Roofing has continuously delivered an exceptional service for thousands of clients in the south of England, making it one of the most trusted and reputable roofing companies around.

Secquest Information Security Ltd

Southampton

www.secquest.co.uk

SecQuest is an information security consultancy created to assist in understanding and addressing digital threats. Our services can help to prevent brand damage from a hack. Our consultants have previously worked in IBM’s X-Force security team and are infosec specialists.

SWRAC

Wimborne

www.swrac.co.uk

We originally started out as a training organisation serving the needs of the Environmental Management Industry, but since 2005 we have morphed into an organisation which can be likened to a small college – with the aims of helping people fulfil their potential within society.

PHVC

Minibus & Fleet Suppliers

Fareham

www.phvc.co.uk

PHVC are a leading Vehicle Management company with 29 years’ experience supplying Vans, Cars and Minibuses nationwide. We specialise in Fleet Management from procurement to disposal with a One-Stop Turn-Key operation to Commercial, Community Care, Schools, and University sectors.

Lloyds Commercial Banking

Ferndown

www.lloydsbank.com

Commercial and corporate Banking solutions. A full range of banking and lending products with a relationship-based approach. Supporting domestic and international business banking.

We provide a range of educational activities to young adults. We support individuals to thrive through real-life and relevant education programmes. Our programmes include Traineeships and Preparation for Adulthood programmes for those with Special Educational Needs and/or maybe outside of the mainstream educational system.

Marketscan

Chichester

www.marketscan.co.uk

Amtek Engineering Group

Wimborne

www.amtek-group.co.uk

Amtek is an on-demand, problem solving engineering consultancy. It’s a place where clever engineers use fresh eyes, creative brains, extensive engineering experience and the latest software to help customers solve complex problems to create competitive advantage and reduce costs.

The multi-skilled team have experience across a wide range of industries including aerospace, subsea, and heavy machinery to name just a few.

Aura Technology Southampton

www.auratechnology.com

Aura Technology provides proactive managed IT services for businesses that need stable, secure IT with limited interruptions. We pride ourselves on our strategic approach, which is why our customers believe that we stand out from the rest of the market. Aura Technology specialises in IT services, our unique consultative approach means we go the extra mile to understand more about you, such as your current situation and plans and structure the technology to deliver on those aims. With over 20 years’ experience in supporting organisations in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors our team can help supercharge your IT strategy and deliver world class support 24 x 7 x 365.

Marketscan is a data and marketing services agency. We provide a range of data solutions to help businesses with lead generation and drive growth. The services we provide include targeted B2B data for telephone, email and direct mail marketing campaigns, data cleansing and enhancement, lead generation through email marketing, data analysis and insight plus much more. Whatever your customers look like, our Marketscan Mega base has the depth and breadth to put your business in front of the right decision makers for you.

International Trade Updates

Grant funding support for exporters

Do you need international trade training to help increase your exports? Then look no further, free business support for companies in the BCP area has been launched through a new scheme from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.

BCP Council’s Economic Development Supports Business with the UK Shared Prosperity Fund

Businesses can register now at bcpcouncil.gov.uk/ukspf for a free diagnostic which will provide valuable insights into their operations.

Following the diagnostic stage SMEs will be eligible to apply for a matchfunded grant on a competitive basis.

As part of this new scheme the council’s Economic Development team are supporting local businesses and providing grant funding in the following areas to help improve productivity:

• Start-up and growth

• Increasing exporting

• Increasing Research & Development and Innovation

• Decarbonisation & improve the natural environment

• Town and district centres

• Development and promotion of the visitor economy

All applicants will be required to provide detailed proposals, including milestones and expected outcomes.

Applications will be assessed against a scoring matrix, which details the threshold criteria that proposals must meet as a minimum in order to be considered for a grant.

Dorset Chamber is here to help. We can offer consultancy support to businesses that already export in developing export strategies and facilitate exporting.

We can arrange bespoke support to advise on aspects of exporting specific to business requirements as well as offering British Chambers of Commerce Foundation Award in International Trade.

One of the many packages on offer will include :

• Tailoring Call to identify export growth opportunity and needs.

• A total of two days of consultancy support which can be used as a combination of the following:

• Onsite bespoke training workshops and consultancy based on requirements identified in the Tailoring Call

• Remote support to assist with implementation of plans, policies, processes, and procedures identified – can be taken over a period of up to 3 months.

• Assistance with completion of the end of project monitoring report

• Up to 12 members of staff may attend training workshops.

For further details please contact international@dorsetchamber.co.uk

Countdown starts for Dorset Business Festival

National business leader Shevaun Haviland backed the work of Dorset Chamber members in ‘making a difference’ to their communities when she visited the county.

She also looked forward to a ‘choppy’ yet positive year ahead when she gave the keynote speech to more than 150 guests at the chamber’s President’s Lunch.

Shevaun, who is director general of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), spoke before the Dorset Business Festival was officially launched at the annual event.

Shevaun said: “It’s probably going to be a

choppy year ahead but the indicators are looking positive, confidence is heading in the right direction and we look forward to supporting and helping you in the coming months.

“It’s a pleasure to be here today. Please do seize the opportunities afforded to you by the chamber and its team, as together we are stronger and we can really make a difference to the community and society.”

Dorset Chamber chief executive Ian Girling launched the Dorset Business Festival with Grant Esterhuizen from Premier Festival Partner Lester Aldridge solicitors.

The three-day celebration of business will include a conference, exhibition and awards on October 10 to 12 in Bournemouth.

The conference will have a ‘future of business’ focus with four main themes: Technology, Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG); Place; and People.

The other Festival Partners are Blue Sky Financial Planning, Bournemouth and Poole College, the Dolphin in Poole and YMCA Bournemouth.

www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/festival/

Ian Girling, chief executive, Dorset Chamber; Caron Khan, president, Dorset Chamber; Shevaun Haviland, director general, British Chambers of Commerce

Introducing the Dorset Business Festival - Kingston MaurwardDorset Counci Sponsored by Kingston Maurward Meet

Future Leaders Forum Morning Yoga Event - Evolve, Poole

President’s Lunch - The Italian Villa - Sponsored by Premier Festival Partner Lester Aldridge and Festival Partners Blue Sky Financial Planning, Bournemouth & Poole College, Dorset Council, The Dolphin, YMCA Bournemouth

Upcoming Dorset Chamber Events

To book events please go to www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/events

Coming to a Dorset Chamber event? Why not car share and cut your carbon emissions? If you’re interested, contact events@ dorsetchamber.co.uk and let us know where you’re coming from. We’ll try and match you with someone else who is interested.

Business Expo

Venue: Vitality Stadium, AFC Bournemouth

Date: June 15, 2023

Time: 9.00am – 12.00pm

Cost: Free

Sponsored by: Electrix

Open to all

Venue: City Cruises, Poole Quay

Date: June 22, 2023

Time: 7.30am – 9.30am

Cost: Members £23+vat, Standard £35+vat

Sponsored by: Foundry Open to all

ESG - Defining your Responsibilities as a Company Director

Venue: Lester Aldridge

Date: June 26, 2023

Time: 9.30am – 11.00am

Cost: Free

Sponsored by: BCP Council & Dorset Council Open to all

Future Leaders Forum Networking Event

Venue: Foundry

Date: June 28, 2023

Time: 4.00pm – 6.00pm

Cost: Members £10+vat, Standard £15+vat

Sponsored by: Foundry

Open to all

Leadership, Performance and Law Breakfast

Venue: SmartBase

Date: June 29, 2023

Time: 8.30am – 10.30am

Cost: Free

Hosted by: West Peak & Trethowans

Open to all

GU6

- Business

Leader Resilience Event

Venue: The Retreat, Christchurch

Date: June 30, 2023

Time: 1.00pm – 4.00pm

Cost: Members £25+vat, Standard £32+vat

Sponsored by: Lester Aldridge

Open to all

International Training Diary

Simply Networking Live

Venue: Vitality Stadium, AFC Bournemouth

Date: July 4, 2023

Time: 7.45am – 9.30am

Cost: Free Members Only

Bank of England Meeting

Venue: The Marsham

Court Hotel

Date: July 11, 2023

Time: 8.30am – 10.00am

Cost: Free

Sponsored by: Marsham Court Hotel

In association with: The Insurance Institute of Bournemouth & Bank of England Members Only

Dorset

Chamber is excited to be welcoming everyone to the next Business Expo on Thursday 15 June at AFC Bournemouth, Vitality Stadium.

Dorset Chamber’s Business Expo allows businesses to connect with new and existing contacts within the local and surrounding areas, share experiences and expertise with like-minded people, and engage with reliable suppliers who can help grow their business. All of the business community are welcome to attend the show to meet businesses and network for free, whether you are a Dorset Chamber member or not.

If you’re looking to expand your network, share ideas, and explore opportunities with 60+ Dorset-based businesses, then this is the event for you! Visit www.dorsetchamber.co.uk/ event/book-your-ticket-businessexpo/ and book your FREE tickets now to avoid disappointment. The expo will be open from 9am - 12noon.

We look forward to seeing you there!

In addition to the varied networking events that we run throughout the year there are many other benefit s that come with your members. If you have any questions about how to access them, please contact our friendly membership team on 01202 714800. Business

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Poole 01202 717867

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Grant Sellers Chartered Accountants

Verwood 01202 824500

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Hill Osborne Poole 01202 678555

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Hunts Accountants Limited

SHERBORNE

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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

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 Filer Knapper LLP

Christchurch 01202 483341

www.filerknapper.co.uk

Tragor Ltd

Poole 01202 680914

www.tragor.co.uk

Vantage Accounting

Ferndown 01425 460993

vantage-accounting.co.uk

Air Conditioning

Universal Maintenance Contracts Limited

Wimborne 01202 891772

www.umc-ac.com

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

Aviation

Bournemouth Airport Christchurch 01202 364174

www.bournemouthairport.com

DAeCO Poole 01202 880302 www.daeco.co.uk

Banking

Barclays

Bournemouth 07990 081947

HSBC

Bournemouth 03455 848056 www.banking.hsbc.co.uk

Bars & Restaurants

Brewhouse and Kitchen Bournemouth 02073543761

www.brewhouseandkitchen.com/

Custom House Cafe

Bar & Bistro

Poole 01202073295 www.customhousecafe.co.uk

Poseidon Bars Ltd

Bournemouth 07402 253883

www.poseidonbars.co.uk

Rick Stein Poole 01202 283000

Bookkeeping and Payroll

Milburn Finance

Bournemouth 01202 535399 www.milburnfinance.com

Ookkee Poole 01202 283214 www.ookkee.co.uk

Branding & Design

Amadoo Poole 01202287807

www.amadoo.co.uk

Business Associations

Wimborne BID

Wimborne Minster 01202 888992

www.wimborne.info

Business Coaching/ Consultancy

7PM2 Coaching Mentoring & Training

Bournemouth 01202 070372 www.7PM2.com

ActionCOACH Bournemouth

Bournemouth 07736 944196

www.bournemouth.actioncoach.co.uk

DELTA Group

Broadstone 01202 690348

www.deltagroup.co.uk

GS Business Growth Programmes Ltd

Poole

03316309554

www.gsgrowth.co.uk

Insight6 - Dorset

Salisbury 07887 554898

www.insight6.com/dorset

J R L Coaching and Consulting

Bournemouth 07795 202982

www.jrlcoaching.co.uk

Joanne Young

Wimborne 07590 983820 joanneyoung.co.uk

KIMCO

Poole 01202 888549

www.kimcoafrica.com/en/

Leadership and Mindset Coach Highcliffe on Sea 07555524647 michaela-smith.com

Liaise Limited

Bournemouth 07823 451953

www.liaiseltd.co.uk

Phil Popham Consultancy

Stretton on Dunsmore

Quay Business Associates Ltd

Poole 01202 679225

www.quaybusinessassociates.co.uk

Russell Philips Limited

Dorchester 01305267009

www.russellphilips.com

Sellerly Limited

www.sellerly.co.uk/

Sherpa Bear Coaching

Poole

07581455665

www.sherpabearcoaching.com

Smart Quality Services Ltd

Bournemouth 07514 701994

www.smartquality.co.uk

The CEO Coach Ltd

Poole 07973 137470

www.jamesakinsmith.co.uk

Transitions Life Coaching

Ringwood 01425 472354

www.transitionslifecoaching.co.uk

Verace Business Assistance

Poole 07467 952352

www.veraceba.com

West Peak

Christchurch 07899912190

West Peak Partners

Business Process

Automation

PDQ 4 You Ltd

Bournemouth 07923484502

Provulo Weybridge 07503 267160

www.provulo.com

Business Recovery & Insolvency

Antony Batty & Co

Bournemouth 01202 923009

www.antonybatty.com/about-our-insolvencypractitioners/bournemouth-office/

Even Keel Solutions Limited

Bournemouth 01202237337

www.evenkeelsolutions.co.uk

Leonard Curtis

Poole 01202 712810

www.portbfs.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

Evolve Poole 0333 322 2332

www.evolvemembers.com

Foundry UK

Epping 0207 871 3005 foundryuk.com

House of Risk Ltd Poole 07361832293

www.HouseofRisk.co.uk

Law Point

Bournemouth 01202 729444

www.law-point.co.uk

Marketscan Ltd

Chichester 01243791708

www.marketscan.co.uk

Rise-Early Career Management Ltd Corfe Mullen 07531554504

Rise-Early Career Management Ltd

Saline Poole 07791 902632

www.saline.org.uk

Surrey Translation Bureau Farnham 01252730014

www.surreytranslation.co.uk

The Dorset Concierge Ltd Swanage 01202148003

www.thedorsetconcierge.com

The Passionate PA (UK) Ltd 01202 802863

www.thepassionatepa.co.uk

Winning Tenders Poole 01392 247997

www.winningtenders.co.uk

Car Parking

Britannia Parking Group LTD Poole 01202 555888

www.britpark.com

Care

Moors Manor Care Home - Barchester Healthcare Ringwood 01202 863610

www.barchester.com

Promedica 24 Dorset and Hampshire Poole 01202 618400

www.promedica24.co.uk/Dorset

Catering

& Catering

Equipment Comax Ltd

Ringwood 01202 684111 www.comaxuk.com

Chamber of Commerce

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

CAN (Community Action Network)

Poole 01202 466130

www.can100.org

Care South Poole 01202 712400

www.care-south.co.uk

Citizens Advice Bournemouth

Christchurch and Poole

Bournemouth 01202 290967

www.citizensadvice.org.uk

Diverse Abilities

Poole 01202 718266

www.diverseabilities.org.uk

DorPIP

Poole 07813 989707

www.dorpip..org.uk

Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance

Wellington 01823669604

www.dsairambulance.org.uk

Dorset Community Foundation Poole

01202 670815

www.dorsetcommunityfoundation.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

Ferndown Community Support CIC

Ferndown 07872129844

www.ferndowncommunitysupport.org.uk

Forest Holme Hospice

Poole 01202670644

www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

Gillingham & Shaftesbury Show

Shaftesbury 01747 823955

www.gillinghamandshaftesburyshow.co.uk

HealthBus Trust

Bournemouth 07395 560343

www.healthbus.co.uk

Help and Care

Bournemouth 03001 113303

www.helpandcare.org.uk

Helpful Hounds Assistance Dogs

Bournemouth 01202591602

www.helpfulhounds.org.uk

Jim Cronin Memorial Fund for Primate

Welfare & Conservation Wareham 01929462487

www.jimcroninmemorialfund.org

Julia’s House

Wimborne 01202 644220

www.juliashouse.org

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

Rotary International District 1110

Wimborne 01202 882277

www.rotary.org

Sexual Trauma and Recovery Services (STARS) Poole 01202 308840

www.starsdorset.org

Talbot Village Trust

Wimborne 01202 338551

www.talbotvillagetrust.org

The Tank Museum

Bovington 01929 405096

www.tankmuseum.org

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Charity

Bournemouth 01202 704060

www.uhdcharity.org/

Wessex Reserves Forces & Cadets

Association

Taunton 01823 250110

www.wessex-rfca.org.uk

Chemical Supply

Analytical Services

OEMAchem Southampton 02380 707686

www.oema.co.uk/

Cleaning Services

Dorset Commercial Cleaning

PooleThree Legged Cross 01202 986700

www.dorsetcommercialcleaning.com

Construction & Surveyors

Amiri Construction

Christchurch 01202 331615

www.amiriconstruction.co.uk

Godsell Arnold Partnership Ltd

Broadstone 01202 600900

www.gapltd.eu.com

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

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

Sibbett Gregory Poole 01202 661177

www.sibbettgregory.com

Siteright Construction Supplies Ltd

Sturminster Marshall 01258 858028

www.siteright.net

Spetisbury Construction Ltd

Wimborne 01202 856685

www.spetisburyconstruction.co.uk

T A Colbourne Projects Ltd

Poole 01202 716516

www.tacolbourne.co.uk

Vail Williams

Bournemouth 01202 558262

www.vailwilliams.com

Construction Design & Build

Concept glazing ltd

Bournemouth 01202985242

Www.Conceptglazing.co.uk

Martin Beardsley Limited

Wimborne 07786917055

Morgan Sindall Construction Poole 01202 606801

www.morgansindall.com

Prevail Property Developments Ltd

Bournemouth 07856511225

www.prevailpropertydevelopments.co.uk

Rose Engineering Sturminster Newton 01258472866

rose-engineering.co.uk/

Suttles

Swanage 01929 439444

www.suttles.co.uk

Toilets+ Norwich 0800606100

www.toilets.co.uk/toilet-hire-dorset/

Corporate Gifts & Clothing

4Couture.com

Ferndown 08452 260880

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

E-TEL EXPRESS

Ferndown 01202 874156

www.e-telexpress.com

Schenker Ltd

Poole 01202 862150

www.schenker.com

Cyber Security

ESET UK

Bournemouth 01202 405405

www.eset.com/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/

Somer Design

Bournemouth

07905797197

www.somerdesign.co.uk/

Total Guide to Dorset

Poole 07814 080119

www.totalguidetodorset.com

Digital Marketing Consultant

Ditto Digital

High Wycombe 01494 530233

www.dittodigital.co.uk

Display & Storage Suppliers

Shopfitting Warehouse

Wimborne 01258 859900

www.shopfittingwarehouse.co.uk

Distribution

Clarendon Specialty Fasteners

Swindon 01793 439166

www.clarendonsf.com

De Monchy Aromatics Ltd

Poole 01202 620888

www.demonchyaromatics.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 and Poole College

Poole

01202 205500

www.thecollege.co.uk

Bournemouth University Poole 01202 961961

www.bournemouth.ac.uk

NMNProjects

Swanage

07801612430

Poole High School Poole 01202 666988

www.poolehigh.co.uk

SWRAC

Wimborne

07841784000

swrac.co.uk/

The Bournemouth English Book Centre

Poole 01202 712908

www.bebc.co.uk

The Colleges Partnership

Blandford Forum 01258 457091

www.tcpartnership.ac.uk

Weymouth College

Weymouth

01305 208919

www.weymouth.ac.uk

Electrical Services

Dextra Group PLC

Gillingham

01747 858100

www.dextragroup.co.uk

INDUS Engineering Services

Bournemouth 07306193348

www.indusengineering.co.uk

KAD Electrical Services Ltd

01202 574001

Engineering

A & M Defence & Marine Services Ltd

Wimborne 01202 828700

www.amdefencemarine.co.uk

Allied Tooling Ltd

Poole 01202 675767

www.alliedtooling.com

Amtek Engineering Group Ltd

Wimborne 01202 868640

www.amtek-group.co.uk/

Aviation & Defence Spares

Poole 01202 768667

www.aviationdefence.co.uk

AW Precision Engineering Ltd

Poole 01202 710789

www.awprecisionengineering.co.uk

Chemring Technology Solutions Ltd

Poole 01202 628155

www.chemring.co.uk

Downhole Tools International Ltd

Poole 01202 690001 www.dti.uk.com

G K D Technik Ltd

Wimborne 01202 861961 www.gkdtechnik.com

IEC / Alpro Limited

Poole 01202 339559 www.iecltd.co.uk

Modulift UK Ltd

Poole 01202 621511 www.modulift.com

Reidsteel Christchurch 01202 483333 www.reidsteel.com

Safi Valves Ltd

Poole 01202 624618

www.safi-limited.com

Spherea Test & Services Limited

Christchurch 01202 872800

www.spherea.co.uk

Tides Marine International Ltd

Poole 01202 656773

www.tidesmarine.co.uk

Ultra Nuclear Ltd

Wimborne 01202 850450 www.ultra-ncs.com

Venture Precision Engineering Group

Limited Poole 01202 724100 www.vpeg.uk.co.uk

Entertainment

LEDhouse Ltd

Poole 02038 086917

www.ledhouse.tech

Environmental Services

Carbon Kapture Ltd

Bournemouth 07798552234

www.carbonkapture.org

Efeca

Bournemouth 01305 261050 www.efeca.com/

The Master Key Group Ltd

Wimborne

07384636992

www.themasterkeygroup.com

Event Management & Equipment

BBX Media Ltd

Poole 01202912666

www.bbxmedia.co.uk/

BH Live

Bournemouth 01202 055555

www.bhlive.org.uk

Bournemouth 7s Poole 01202 545630

www.diamondsportinggroup.com

CrowdComms

Blandford Forum 01258863812

www.crowdcomms.com/

Dorset County Show Dorchester 01305264249

www.dorsetcountyshow.co.uk

Havencrown Marquee Cleaning Machines Ltd

Blandford Forum 07717 258925

Mar-key Group

Bournemouth 01202577111

www.mar-key.com/

Quadrant2Design

Poole 01202 723500

www.quadrant2design.com

Sandpolo Ltd

Aldeburgh 07796 693796

www.sandpolo.com

Stir Events Ltd

Christchurch 07869149976

www.eventsbystir.co.uk

Facilities Management

Atlas FM

Bournemouth 01202 536770

www.atlasfm.com

Financial Services

Alliance FX Limited

London 02039314844

www.alliancefx.net

Apex CB Financial Planning Poole 01202 622223

www.apexcb.com

Baggette Wealth Management Ltd

Poole 01202 676983

www.baggette.co.uk

Blue Fox Wealth

Dorchester 01935507230

www.bluefoxwealth.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

Eddicott Wealth Management Ltd

Christchurch 07803 808897

partnership.sjp.co.uk/partner/eddicottwm

First Capital Finance Ltd

Bournemouth 01202 434000

www.firstcapitalfinance.co.uk

Genoa Wealth Management

Fordingbridge 01425529162

www.genoawealthmanagement.co.uk

Globacare

Bournemouth 01202 929349

www.globacare.co.uk

Great Western Credit Union

Bristol 0117 9247309

moneyatwork.org.uk

Greenfields Financial Management Ltd

Poole 01258 857101

www.greenfields.biz

Investec Wealth & Investment Limited

Bournemouth 01202 208100

www.investecdfm.co.uk

JW9

Reading 07818 141717

www.jw9.co.uk

Lewis & Co (Investments & Pensions)

Limited Poole 01202 718400

www.lewisinvestment.co.uk

Libertas Financial Planning Ltd

Bournemouth 01202795996

www.libertasfinancialplanning.co.uk

Life Matters Poole 01202 025481

www.lifemattersfp.com

Lloyds Commercial Banking

Ferndown 07385364318

www.lloydsbank.com/

MSP Capital Poole 01202 743400

www.mspcapital.co.uk

O-IM

Poole 01202129703

www.o-im.co.uk

Peter Harding Wealth Management Poole 01202 830730

www.peterhardingwm.co.uk

Redwood Business Finance Ltd

Bournemouth 07702 098884

www.redwoodbusinessfinance.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

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

Harlees Fish and Chips

Wimborne 01202 602524

www.harlees.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

F C Douch & Son (Funerals)

Wimborne 01202 882936

www.fcdouch.co.uk

Nicholas O’Hara Funeral Directors Ltd

Wimborne 01202 882134

oharafunerals.co.uk/

Furniture

Custom World Dorset Ltd

Ferndown 01202 896816

www.customworldbedrooms.co.uk

G P & J Baker Limited

Poole 01202 266999

www.gpjbaker.com

Green Energy

Voltalia UK PLC

Reading 0203 9941093

www.voltalia.com

Health

Bridge Health & Wellbeing

Christchurch 01202 473800

www.bridgehw.com

DDC Dolphin Limited

Poole 01202 731555

www.ddcdolphin.co.uk

Elevate Foundation

Christchurch 07896258229

elevatefoundation.co.uk/

Footfocus Podiatry

Ringwood 01425 837570

www.footfocuspodiatry.co.uk

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

Livewell Dorset

Weymouth 01305 233105

www.livewelldorset.co.uk

Options Wellbeing - Bournemouth

Bournemouth

02380630219 optionswellbeing.co.uk

Physio Fitness

Christchurch

07973939545

www.dmphysiofitness.co.uk/

WALX Worth Matravers 0333 1234540 walx.co.uk

Work Experience Ltd t/a A1 Care

Poole 07950622707

Work Experience Ltd

XPO Health Limited

Poole 01202 785888

www.neshealth.com

Health & Safety

Create Safe Ltd

Verwood 07725914720

www.createsafe.co.uk

Fire Door Controls

Ferndown 0845 2260536

www.firedoorcontrols.co.uk

Holiday Lettings

Hardys Holiday Home Services 07827 680068

www.hardysholidayhomeservices.com

Holiday Parks

Waterside Holiday Group

Weymouth 01305833103

www.watersideholidaygroup.co.uk

West Dorset Leisure Holidays

Bridport 01308 422139

www.wdlh.co.uk

Home Improvements

Southern Softflow

Wimborne 01202 828241

www.southernsoftflow.co.uk

Home Technology

Living Home Technology

Poole 01202 775133

www.livinghometech.co.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

George Albert Hotel & Spa

Dorchester 01935 483430

www.gahotel.co.uk

Kingston Country Courtyard

Corfe Castle 01929 481066

www.kingstoncountrycourtyard.com

Marsham Court Hotel

Bournemouth 01202 552111

www.marshamcourthotel.co.uk

Mercure Bournemouth

Queens Hotel & Spa

Bournemouth 01202 554415

www.queenshotelbournemouth.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.

Royal Bath Hotel

Bournemouth 01202 204917

www.britanniahotels.com/hotels/ the-royal-bath-hotel-bournemouth

Summer Lodge Hotel

Dorchester 01935 482000

www.summerlodgehotel.com

The Hilton Bournemouth

Bournemouth 01202 804775

www.bournemouthhilton.com

Village Hotel Bournemouth

Bournemouth 01202 416147

www.village-hotels.co.uk

HR

Headland HR Limited

Dorchester 01305 564102

www.headlandhr.co.uk

Hillingdon HR

Poole 07795 558648

www.Hillingdonhr.co.uk

HR Business Solutions Ltd

Bournemouth 07931 530497

www.hrbusinesssolutionsltd.co.uk

Okana Limited

Christchurch 01202070040

www.okanagroup.co.uk

Purple HR Ltd

Wimborne 01202 801047

www.purplehr.co.uk

Rely HR & Training Services

Dorchester 01305 889781

www.rely.company

Skora HR

Poole 0330 056 3664

www.skorahr.co.uk

ViewHR Ltd

Ringwood 01425 205390

www.viewhr.co.uk

Import/Export Services

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

Gallagher Insurance Brokers

Bournemouth 08002 988707

www.ajg.com/uk/

Kingsbridge Insurance Brokers

Tewkesbury 01242 808740

www.kingsbridge.co.uk/

MC Warranty Services Poole 01202078745

www.mcwarrantyservices.co.uk/

NFU Mutual Wessex

Wareham 01929 553472

www.nfumutual.co.uk/wareham

The Insurance Institute of Bournemouth

Bournemouth 01202 518242

www.localinstitutes.cii.co.uk/bournemouth

UK Health Insurance

Poole 01202 756352

www.ukhealthinsurance.com

A B S Computer Systems Ltd

Poole 01202 770900

www.absgb.com

Aura Technology Limited Southampton

03333 208601

www.auratechnology.com

C3IA Solutions Limited

Poole 01202 721123

www.c3ia.co.uk

ENHANCED

Poole 01202 308000

www.enhanced.co.uk

Foresolutions Limited

Ringwood 01425 206787

foresolutions.co.uk

Glitch IT Limited

Christchurch 01202 237996

www.glitch.services

Juice Broadband Poole 01202 332331

www.juice-broadband.com

Keyfort Ltd

Bournemouth 08448 014580

www.keyfort.co.uk

Kimcell Ltd

Dorchester 01202 755300

www.kimcell.com

Rev Ops Automated

Bournemouth

www.revopsautomated.com

SecQuest Information Security Ltd

Southampton

0345 19 31 337

www.secquest.co.uk

Target IT Services

Bournemouth 01202 538488

www.target-its.co.uk

The Data Vault

Bournemouth 01202 375079

www.thedatavault.uk

Vizst Technology Poole 0333 344 2204

www.vizst.com

Lifts Supply & Installation

Bourne Lifts Ltd

Ferndown 01202 582923/07808 8

www.bournelifts.co.uk

Local Authority

BCP Council

Bournemouth 01202 454630

www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk

Dorset Local Enterprise Partnership Poole 01202965868

www.dorsetlep.co.uk

Manufacturing

A & E Connock (Perfumery & Cosmetics) Ltd

Wimborne 01425 653367

www.connock.com

Abbey Supply Co Ltd

Poole 01202 623258

www.abbeysupply.com

Icons Shop Limited

Christchurch

07775900721

NEXA Medical Ltd

01202 575749

Ashland Industries Europe – ISP

Microcaps UK Ltd

Poole 01202 627352

www.ashland.com

ASMPT

Weymouth 01305 760760

www.asm.com

BEST Fittings Ltd

Gillingham 01747 312672

www.bestfittings.co.uk

BOFA International Ltd

Poole 01202 699444

www.bofa.co.uk

Bowmill Engineering Ltd

Poole 01202 266266

www.bowmill.co.uk

C.C.Moore & Co Ltd

Sturminster Newton 01963 362234

www.ccmoore.com

Caleva Process Solutions Ltd

Sturminster Newton 01258 471122

www.caleva.co.uk

Carlisle Fluid Technologies UK Ltd

Bournemouth 01202 571111

www.carlisleft.eu

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

Concept Cables Ltd

Blandford Forum 01258 480603

www.conceptcables.com

Confex Technology Ltd

Poole 01202 881466

www.confexuk.com

Cygnus Instruments Ltd

Dorchester 01305 265533

www.cygnus-instruments.com

Darlena Ltd

Bournemouth 01202 302010

www.darlena.co.uk

Enovation Controls Ltd

Salisbury 01722 410055

www.enovationcontrols.eu

Farrow & Ball

Wimborne 01202 876141

www.farrow-ball.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

Fridgenius Ltd

Wimborne

01202 889264

Greens Combustion Poole 01202 607563

www.greenscombustion.com

Griff IVD Ltd

07778 997464

www.Griff-ivd.com

Hamworthy Combustion Engineering

Poole 01202 662717

www.johnzinkhamworthy.com

Heatric Division of Meggitt (UK) Ltd

Poole 01202 627084

www.heatric.com

Hey Create Poole 07534273945

www.heycreate.co.uk/

Hydreco Hydraulics Limited

Poole 01202 627500

www.hydreco.com

I C Brindle & Co Ltd

Poole 01202 657814

www.icbrindle.com

ICB Waterproofing Ltd

Poole 01202 785200

www.icb.uk.com

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

Motion Control Products Ltd

Bournemouth 01202 599922

www.motioncontrolproducts.com

NETZSCH Pumps & Systems Ltd

Dorchester 01935 483900

www.netzsch.com

Nexus Cooling Ltd

Poole 01202 250100

www.nexuscooling.co.uk

Packline Ltd

Poole 01202 307700

www.packline.co.uk

Physicool Ltd

Dorchester 07778 274265

www.physicool.co.uk

Polyhose (UK) Ltd

Christchurch 01202 478334

www.polyhose.com

Precision Acoustics Ltd

Dorchester 01305 264669

www.acoustics.co.uk

PRF Composite Materials

Poole 01202 680022

www.prfcomposites.com

R. Hamilton & Co. Ltd

Mere 01747 860088

www.hamilton-litestat.com

RHH Franks

New Milton 01425614730

www.rhhfranks.com

Rowland Sandwith Ltd

Wimborne 01202 882323

www.h-h-hancock.co.uk

S K C Ltd

Blandford Forum 01258 480188

www.skcltd.com

Sargasso Worldwide Industrial Limited

Sturminster Newton 07743 877690

www.sargassoworldwide.com

Senscient Poole 01202 606460

www.msasafety.com

Sigma-Aldrich Poole 0800 717181

www.merckgroup.com

Sontronics Poole 01202 722583

www.sontronics.com

Strouden Joinery

Poole 01202 696123

www.stroudenjoinery.com

Sunseeker International Poole 01202 382222

www.sunseeker.com

Superior Seals Limited

Wimborne 01202 854335

www.superiorltd.com

Tecan Ltd

Weymouth 01305 765432

www.tecan.co.uk

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

Tyrol Tyre Sealant Manufacturer

Christchurch 01202 470257/07710 4

www.tyrol.org.uk

Vapormatic UK Limited

Exeter 01392 435461

www.vapormatic.com

Wessex Filters Ltd

Poole 01202 671671

Willie’s Cacao

Cullompton* www.williescacao.com

WRES Ltd

Poole 01202 674480

www.wres-welding.co.uk

Wyndham Page Ltd

Poole 01202 734656

www.wyndhampage.com

Yunex Traffic Poole 01202 782000

www.yunextraffic.com/

Marine Actisense

Poole 01202 746682

www.actisense.com

Fireboy Xintex UK Operations Ltd.

Poole 08453 899462

www.fireboy-xintex.com

Marketing PR & Web Developers

b4b Marketing

Poole 01202 684400

www.b4b.co.uk

Caron Khan Consultancy

Bournemouth 07967 524578

www.caronkhan.co.uk

Darren Northeast PR Ltd

Bournemouth 01202 676762

www.darrennortheast.co.uk

Digital Storm Limited

Bournemouth 01202 298392

www.digitalstorm.co.uk

Dorset Tech

Gillingham 01258 808577

www.dorset.tech

Insightful UX Ltd

Poole 01202 912760

www.insightfulux.co.uk

Intergage Ltd

Wimborne 01202 684009

www.intergage.co.uk

Key Digital Agency Ltd

Dorchester 01305 542000

www.key.digital

Motley Digital Ltd

Sturminster Newton 01258 807695

www.motley.co.uk

Media & Film

Dorset Film Office

Wimborne 08442 720016

www.dorsetfilmoffice.com

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

Studio Global Bournemouth 01202 727070

www.studioglobal.co.uk

Summit Films Limited Bridport 07919 487688

www.summitfilms.co.uk

The BV Magazine

Sturminster Newton 01258 472572

www.theblackmorevale.co.uk

Motoring Sales & Servicing

Breeze Motor Group Poole 01202 713000

www.breeze.co.uk

Chapelgate Motors LTD / TA Porsche

Centre Bournemouth

Wimborne 01202 897688

E T S Truck & Van Poole 01202 669339

www.etstrucks.co.uk

Hendy Group

Eastleigh 023 8024 2616

www.hendy.co.uk/

Poole Audi

Poole 01202 775050

www.pooleaudi.co.uk

Star Tech Ltd

Poole 01202 694758

www.star-tech.co.uk

Volvo Cars Poole Poole 01202 065555

www.volvocarspoole.co.uk

Multi Media & CGI

Rose & Rose Visualisations Ltd

Wimborne 07598460476

roseandrosevisualisations.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

B-PAK 360 Ltd

Bournemouth 07909840426

www.bapk.com

Patents & Trademarks

IP Consult

Swanage

01929 421925

www.ipconsult.co.uk

Pharmaceutical

Speciality Oxygen Service

Dorchester 01257254525

www.specialityoxygen.co.uk

Photographer

Andrew Plant Photography & Video

Wimborne 01202 886375

www.andrewplantphotography.com

SHR Photography

Wareham

07450 866977

sasfihopeross.co.uk

Zelda de Hollander

Christchurch 01202432234

www.studioshotz.co.uk

Printing Services & Supplies

BCP Media Group Ltd Poole 01202717535

www.bcp.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/

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

Publications

IMS Group Bournemouth 01202 611100

www.ims-group.co.uk

Pulford Publicity Ltd

Ferndown 01202 870270

www.mags4dorset.co.uk

Recruitment

Aspire Jobs Ltd

Ringwood 07974429217

www.aspirejobs.co.uk

Hardy Recruitment

Poole 01202 232520

www.hardyrecruitment.com

Impressions Care Agency

Bournemouth 03330062690

www.impressionscare.co.uk

Mploy Staffing Solutions Ltd

Poole 01202 668360

www.mploystaff.com

REED Specialist Recruitment

Bournemouth 01202 585585

www.reed.co.uk/

Rubicon People Partnership

Poole 01202 680311

www.rubiconpeople.co.uk

South West Recruitment Ltd

Bournemouth 01202 292907

www.swr.uk.net

TeamJobs Poole 01202 445700

www.teamjobs.co.uk

The Work Shop Ringwood 01425 489393

www.thework-shop.co.uk

Tru Talent

Bournemouth 01202 237129

www.tru-talent.co.uk

Wild Recruitment

Poole 01202 367181

www.wildrecruitment.co.uk

Recycling & Waste

New Milton Sand & Ballast Ltd

New Milton 01425610566

www.nmsb.co.uk

W & S Waste Management Ltd

Poole

01202 675564

www.wsrecycling.co.uk

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

Brewery Square

Dorchester 01305 267777

www.brewerysquare.com

Card Connection

Farnham 01252 892300

www.card-connection.co.uk

Hyperion Hot Tubs

Wimborne 01202985125

Www.hyperionhottubs.co.uk

The Dolphin Shopping Centre

Poole 01202 673906

www.dolphinshoppingcentre.co.uk

The Paddock Pantry Ltd

Sturminster Newton 01258 473336

www.thepaddockpantry.co.uk

Retail & Commercial Interiors

Creative Retail Solutions Poole 01202 233088

www.creativeretailsolutions.co.uk

Kiwi Design

Verwood 01202 822634

www.kiwidesign.co.uk

Reward Scheme

Cordoba Rewards Ltd

1st and 2nd Floors Brownsea House 01202 133581

www.cordobarewards.co.uk

School Meals Provider

Forerunner Personal Catering

Bournemouth 01202 434555

www.hotmealsonwheels.com

Security

Vanguard Security Services Ltd

Bournemouth 01202 523573

www.vanguard-services.co.uk

Serviced Offices

Bayside Business Centre Ltd

Poole 01202 282042

www.baysidebusinesscentre.co.uk

BizSpace Poole & Christchurch Poole 01202 853100/01202 0 www.bizspace.co.uk/spaces/poole

SmartBase

Christchurch 01202149189 www.smart-base.co.uk

Signage

Bournemouth Sign Co. Christchurch 01202 797239

www.bsign.co.uk

Software/ Cloud Services

Mimesis Studios Ltd

Blandford 0125 844 0840

mimesis-studios.com

Servana Managed Services Ltd

Bournemouth 01202 026522

www.servanamanaged.com

Solweb Ltd

Ferndown Industrial Estate 01202 232846

www.solweb.co.uk

Spyrosoft Ltd

Christchurch 01202 059455

www.spyro-soft.com

Solar/Green Energy

Clive Lee Solar Consulting

Iwerne Minster 07554 998436

Daylight Energy

Poole

01202 800135

www.daylightenergy.co.uk

Save Energy UK Ltd

Bournemouth 01202 986262

www.saveenergyuk.co.uk

W H White Limited

Wimborne 01202 612504

Solicitors

Battens Solicitors Ltd

Dorchester 01305 250560

www.battens.co.uk

Coles Miller Solicitors LLP Poole 01202 673011 www.coles-miller.co.uk

Dutton Gregory Solicitors LLP

Bournemouth 01202 315005 www.duttongregory.co.uk

Ellis Jones Solicitors LLP

Bournemouth 01202 525333 www.ellisjones.co.uk

Frettens LLP

Christchurch 01202 499255 www.frettens.co.uk

Humphries Kirk Poole 01305 251007 www.hklaw.uk

Laceys Solicitors LLP

Bournemouth 01202 377800 www.laceyssolicitors.co.uk

Lester Aldridge LLP

Bournemouth 01202 786161 www.lesteraldridge.com

Paris Smith LLP Southampton 023 8048 2482 www.parissmith.co.uk

Preston Redman LLP

Bournemouth 01202 292424

www.prestonredman.co.uk

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

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

Dolphin Indoor Bowls Club

Poole 01202 675551

www.dolphinibc.com

Dorset County Football Association

Poole 01202 682375

www.dorsetfa.com

E-motion Fitness Hub

Poole 07900 535256

e-motionfitnesshub.com/

eseafoil Ltd

Bournemouth 07541 073717

www.eseafoil.com

Individuality Swimming Ltd

Poole 01202 031701

www.individualityswimmingandfitness. co.uk/

JM Adventure Ltd

Swanage 01929475691

www.jmadventure.com

Muc-Off Ltd

Poole 01202 307790

www.muc-off.com

Openwide International Ltd

Bournemouth 01202 983983

www.rockreef.co.uk

Poole Town Football Club (1991) Limited

Poole

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

Swanage Railway Co. Ltd.

Swanage 01929 425800

www.swanagerailway.co.uk

Stonemasons

Portman Stone Limited

Christchurch 01202 484340

www.portmanstone.com

Support Agencies

ES-AGENTS

Langford

07426488913

Telecommunications

4COM Group Ltd

Bournemouth 03304 444444

www.4com.co.uk

Buzz Networks Ltd Poole

02034 888812

www.buzzconnect.co.uk

Citrus Telecommunications Ltd

Bournemouth 03451 939393

www.boxclever-solutions.co.uk

Crystal Clear Telecom Ltd

Bournemouth 01202 941040

www.crystalcleartelecom.co.uk

Giganet Ltd

Fareham

08001078888

www.giganet.uk/business

Grapevine (Telecoms & IT)

Poole 01202 644434

www.grapevine.uk.com

Telesoft Technologies Ltd

Blandford 01258 480880

www.telesoft-technologies.com

VoIP Unlimited

Poole 01202 612000

www.voip-unlimited.net

Wessex Internet Limited

Blandford 03332 407997

www.wessexinternet.com

Town Planning Consultants

Chapman Lily Planning Ltd

Wareham 01929 553818

www.clplanning.co.uk

Intelligent Land

Ferndown 01202 570471

www.intel-land.com

Ken Parke Planning Consultants

Bournemouth 01202538800

www.kenparkeplanning.com

Training

A* Learning Services

Poole 07725666567

www.astarlearningservices.com

Aspire Training Team

Bournemouth 01202 551553

www.aspiretrainingteam.co.uk

Aspirin Business Solutions Ltd

Broadstone 01202 985112. www.aspirinbusiness.com

Exalt Training Ltd

Wareham 07889 502247

www.exalt-training.com

First4Training Poole 03301742884

www.first4training.uk

JRS Training Poole 01202 681525

jrstraining.com

Locomotivation Poole 01202 567204

www.locomotivation.co.uk

Martin John Training

Verwood 07720149753

www.martinjohn-training.co.uk

Micro Nav Limited

Bournemouth 01202 764444

www.micronav.co.uk

Nimble Elearning Ltd

Gloucestershire 01453823029 www.nimble-elearning.com

Ouch Learning and Development

Wimborne 01202 880999 www.ouchlandd.co.uk

Sandler Training Dorset Poole 07769134753 www.dorset.sandler.com

SWAD (Sex With A Difference)

Poole 07758724191 www.swaddorset.org/

Transport & Logistics

Brittany Ferries Poole 08712 440411 www.brittany-ferries.co.uk

Channel Seaways Ltd

Poole 01481 723400

www.channelseaways.co.uk

Great Western Railway London 0345 7000125

www.gwr.com

John Pipe Limited

Poole 01202 715888

www.johnpipe.co.uk

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 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 Rental

Abacus Vehicle Hire - Horton

Commercials

Wimborne 01202 877790

www.abacusvanhire.co.uk

Will Writing

Dorset Coast Wills Christchurch 01202 985081

www.dorsetcoastwills.co.uk

Workwear

Tower Supplies Poole 01202 718000 wearetower.com/