Bristol-based Thrive Renewables has hit its target of raising £7.7m through a bond offer in just four weeks – some two months quicker than it expected. As reported by Bristol Business News in November, the firm behind the four-turbine wind farm in Avonmouth, wants to invest in more sustainable...
More than 700 people gathered in Bristol Cathedral last night to celebrate the work of Above & Beyond, the charity that raises funds for all nine of Bristol city centre hospital sites at its fourth annual Christmas Star Concert. The sold-out concert mixed traditional carol singing and festive music...
Public sector bodies such as the NHS, government departments and educational establishments face a massive upheaval next year and significant extra costs because of tax changes, regional accountancy firm Bishop Fleming is warning. From April 6, public bodies will be forced to judge whether any third-party contractors they engage...
Bristol businesses are being invited to meet Mayor Marvin Rees and discuss his plans to address the city’s financial challenges at an event next week. The meeting on Thursday is part of the city council’s ongoing consultation on Mayor Rees’ five-year plan for the city and how to solve...
Computershare, the Bristol-based financial services company, has given each of its 1,500 employees a reusable coffee cup as it steps up its efforts to reduce waste. Staff working at the firm’s headquarters at the Pavilions on Bedminster Down started receiving the reusable cups and silicon holders for free this...
National law firm Bond Dickinson’s Bristol office has played a leading role in advising shareholders of investment advisors Allenbridge on the sale of the business to MJ Hudson, the specialist law and asset management services firm. The transaction was led by Bristol-based managing associate Ronan Lowney, who advised on...
Three high-growth tech start-ups from Bristol are hoping for funding after taking part in a high-profile investment event staged by SETsquared, the global number one business incubator backed by the University of Bristol. SETsquared’s annual Accelerating Growth Investment Showcase in London gives entrepreneurs based at its centres the chance...
Economic and business links between Bristol and its Chinese sister city Guangzhou have been strengthened during an official visit to China by Bristol Mayor Marvin Rees. Mayor Rees, who travelled with members of the Bristol and West of England China Bureau, signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Guangzhou and...
South West law firm Michelmores has strengthened its banking and finance team in Bristol with the appointment of Asheesh Das as a partner. Ash, pictured, joins from McGuireWoods, a leading US law firm renowned for its banking work and where he was a partner in its London office. He...
The Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW) has joined the growing list of organisations whose members can use the business lounge at Bristol’s Engine Shed innovation hub for free. The lounge is already a popular stopping off point and meeting place for members of a wide range of bodies including...
Around 100 Bristol property professionals enjoyed an exclusive tour of the city’s newest luxury residential development at an event organised by developer Kersfield and accountancy, investment management and tax group Smith & Williamson. The invitation-only gathering was an opportunity to see the transformation of Burwalls, the Wills family’s Grade...
Estate administration specialist Kings Court Trust has relocated to Bristol from Bath following a period of sustained growth. The firm, which works with bereaved families, has taken 6,600 sq ft in the landmark Spectrum Building on Bond Street. It said the space would offer a more flexible working area for its...
Business confidence has bounced back after being hit by the Brexit referendum result, according to the latest Business Barometer from regional accountancy firm Bishop Fleming. However, 56% of business owners remain doubtful about the year ahead and half have no plans to take on additional staff next year. In...
