Neighbourly, the pioneering Bristol-based community engagement platform, has secured funding to support its growth and accelerate its embedded AI capabilities. Launched in in 2014, Neighbourly helps businesses deliver employee volunteering programmes, provide financial support and donate surplus products to thousands of vetted local charities and good causes across the UK...
Two pioneering Bristol tourism projects have lined up alongside some of the world’s top attractions in a major awards scheme based on recommendations from UK travel journalists. Inland surfing lake The Wave and immersive art experience Wake The Tiger were both nominated for International Tourism Awards by Bristol Business...
A fried chicken restaurant group with its roots in the West of England has teamed up with a Bristol design agency to give it a new brand identity as it embarks on a period of expansion. Miss Millie’s, which opened its first outlet in 1965 and now has 14...
Accountancy and advisory firm Bishop Fleming has underlined its commitment to responsible business practices in its third annual report on the issue, saying it had become a key factor in the way it now operates. The Responsible Business Impact report underscores the firm’s ongoing commitment to fostering a sustainable future,...
The corporate and mergers & acquisitions team from Bristol-headquartered national law firm Burges Salmon has advised world-leading specialist optical components manufacturer Gooch & Housego on its most recent takeover. The £6.75m acquisition of Phoenix Optical will accelerate Ilminster, Somerset-based Gooch & Housego’s expansion into the UK and European aerospace...
Clean energy expert Madi Dacey has joined Bristol-headquartered national law firm TLT as a partner in its projects, infrastructure and construction (PIC) team in a move it said boosted its future energy capabilities and its expertise in complex energy and infrastructure projects. Madi, pictured, a transactional construction lawyer with a particular...
Bristol-based international healthcare infrastructure specialist Archus has appointed Victoria Head as its new chief executive officer. Victoria, pictured, was previously the firm’s commercial and performance director. She takes over from Richard Darch, who is stepping into a new role after founding the business in 2017. Launched with a mission...
Restructuring and insolvency specialist Leonard Curtis has appointed Siann Huntley as its Bristol office lead to support its regional growth. Siann, pictured, is a qualified insolvency practitioner with more than 12 years’ experience. Having joined Leonard Curtis in 2015, she has become a key player in its South West...
More than 80 staff in national accountancy and business advisory firm BDO’s Bristol office have been promoted, including one to partner. The firm said the 82 individuals had each shown talent and hard work and richly deserved recognition. They are among around 2,400 BDO staff, including 36 new partners,...
