Plant-Ex Ingredients, the Bristol-based manufacturer of natural food ingredients, is aiming for significant international expansion after securing a £9m minority investment from growth finance group BGF. Founded in 2010 and today employing more than 110 people, Plant-Ex supplies food manufacturers in more than 50 countries across the world directly...
The South West’s largest sustainability-focused event takes place next week with more than 60 businesses exhibiting their latest ‘green’ products and services. The Festival of Sustainable Business Exhibition, which is hosted at the recently re-opened We The Curious science museum on Bristol Harbourside on Thursday, 19 September, is expected to attract more...
Bristol’s ‘incredible opportunities’ as a investment location are to be showcased to thousands of businesses and developers at the UK’s largest real estate and infrastructure event. The city will be promoted by the Western Gateway – the partnership covering the ‘super-region’ stretching from Swindon to Swansea via Bristol –...
Accountancy group Grant Thornton UK has promoted Andrew Charter to client service director in its Bristol office, a role in which he will develop the practice in the South West and Wales. This will include supporting and training the team, leading on new hires and attracting new clients. Andrew,...
Wealth management and professional services group Evelyn Partners has appointed two new tax partners in its Bristol office. Jennifer Tragner has joined the R&D (research & development) tax team while and Oliver Morgan-Crosby has been promoted to partner in the private client tax team. Jennifer, pictured, centre, with Oliver Morgan-Crosby...
A Bristol firm helping businesses unlock the full potential of their investments in Microsoft tech is to expand further across the UK and internationally after securing a £1.6m investment. Changing Social supports businesses with the adoption and integration of Microsoft products and new ways of working, including Microsoft 365,...
Pioneering Bristol financial planning firm Paradigm Norton founder Barry Horner is to step down as CEO next April, 24 years after founding the multi award-winning business. Barry, pictured, who has long championed a responsible approach to business, will be replaced in the role by Philippa Hann, a lawyer who...
Bristol-based green energy finance firm Thrive Renewables is partnering with the impact investing wing of the UK’s leading cashback site to unlock £80m for projects aimed at funding the next phase of the UK’s net zero transition. The joint venture with TopCashback Sustainability will make investments over four years...
National law firm Irwin Mitchell has continued to grow the will, trust and estate disputes team in its Bristol office with the appointment of partner and specialist litigator Cara Hough. Cara, pictured, is a highly experienced solicitor specialising in contentious probate. She has joined from IDR Law, where she...
Opera singer-turned-entrepreneur Hollie-anne Bangham has expanded her music school and coffee shop to meet growing demand with the help of a specialist regional fund. Hollie-anne, pictured, secured the £25,000 start-up loan from non-profit company SWIG Finance, allowing her to fit out additional space at The Note Warehouse, which provides...
A pension fund based near Bristol has pledged £50m to build 250 affordable and energy-efficient homes as it steps up its investment in positive impact projects across the West of England. Avon Pension Fund, a £6bn local government pension scheme (LGPS) serving 140,000 members across the Bristol and Bath area, already...
Regional accountancy firm Bishop Fleming has received high-level praise for its commitment to apprenticeships following its first full Ofsted inspection. The firm, which has the largest of its eight offices in Bristol, is celebrating receiving an Outstanding rating from Ofsted for its apprenticeship provision, along with a string of...
South West accountancy firm Albert Goodman is looking to maintain its rapid growth with the appointment of its first business development and marketing manager. Neil Wyatt joins in the newly created role, bringing with him more than 15 years’ professional services experience. Neil, pictured, spent more than six years...
