Bath-based specialist lending group 1pm has said the “positive trading momentum” of its last financial year has continued while the EU referendum result has had no impact on its growth. The group, which specialises in asset-backed loans to small and medium-sized businesses, doubled its pre-tax profits to £3.7m in the year to May 31....
A new regional Prince’s Trust development committee has been set up by a group of leading business figures to help the organisation raise vital funds to support young people. The committee aims is to raise more than £1m during 2016-17 to go directly towards The Prince’s Trust in the region and help bring to...
Business leaders from Bath and across the West of England will get their first chance to hear the views of the CBI’s recently appointed president and its incoming regional chair at the organisation’s annual dinner next week. The event is traditionally a high point of the region’s business calendar, attracting hundreds of senior businessmen...
West of England accountancy firm Old Mill has been shortlisted for one of the industry’s most prestigious awards, thanks to its innovative way of rewarding employees. The firm, which operates from offices including Melksham and Wells, is in the running for the Most Innovative Practice category at the British Accountancy Awards. The shortlisting recognises...
Bath City Football Club is being transformed into a community-owned football club following the success of the Big Bath City Bid campaign in achieving its goal of raising £300,000. The Bath City FC Supporters Society, which organised the bid, announced its triumph more than a day before the deadline. The campaign, which was backed by...
The campaign to turn Bath City FC into a community-owned football club is within touching distance of hitting its £300,000 goal. The Bath City FC Supporters Society, which is organising the Big Bath City Bid, has until next Wednesday to come up with the funds. This morning around £34,000 remained to be raised after...
Bath College is setting up a business academy to give students valuable industry experience at top companies across the region. More than 30 companies have been invited to attend the launch of the Bath Academy of Business at Bath College next Thursday (Sept 29). The evening will bring together potential partners and students who...
Bath Business Show has announced its full seminar programme offering a wealth of invaluable advice and inspirational support for the city’s entrepreneurs. All the show’s seminars are free to attend and places can now be booked online. The speakers have been chosen to inspire as well as deliver wisdom. Among them is James Buckley...
The Archway Project at the Roman Baths, which received planning permission earlier this month, has passed a major funding milestone with a donation from charitable grant-making foundation. The Garfield Weston Foundation has given a £75,000 grant to the project, which includes a new learning centre for the Roman Baths and a world heritage centre. London-based Garfield Weston...
The Festival of Female Entrepreneurs returns to the West of England next month for its fifth year, with a jam-packed programme featuring amazing entrepreneurs and inspirational start-ups. Among those taking part will be Julie Deane of The Cambridge Satchel Company, tech entrepreneur Alex Depledge and Oliver Bonas founder Oliver Tress. Panels will cover subjects...
