Bristol & Bath Regional Capital (BBRC)

Bristol & Bath Regional Capital (BBRC)

Our vision is to provide civic-led, commercially focused and innovative investment solutions that catalyse regional change. The ambition of Bristol & Bath Regional Capital (BBRC) is to become a significant and commercially sustainable driving force in the development of the region, catalysing regional change through civic-led, commercially-focused and innovative investment.

Business West Bristol Initiative 30th Anniversary

Business West Bristol Initiative 30th Anniversary

A not-for-profit company with 200 staff and a turn over of £10 million, we aim to make this area the best place to live and work. 21,000 businesses trust us to help them start and grow as well as lobby government on their behalf. Profits are reinvested back into the business in order to achieve our mission.

Blatchford - Developing Prosthetic Limbs

Blatchford – Developing Prosthetic Limbs

Blatchford designs and manufactures prosthetic, orthotic and seating products and delivers clinical services designed to offer individuals the best possible mobility solutions to support long term health and well-being. Our global network supplies prosthetic and orthotic products based on biomimetic design principles which work perfectly in sync with the human body. Our P&O clinicians also provide highly specialist treatment and rehabilitation in markets including the UK, Norway, Russia, India and the Middle East.

Central School of Ballet

Central School of Ballet

Central School of Ballet is one of Europe’s leading centres for dance training. The school is an affiliate of the Conservatoire for Dance & Drama and is led by Director Heidi Hall and Artistic Director Christopher Marney.

The school was founded in 1982 by Ann Stannard and the late Christopher Gable CBE, who established the school’s values of artistic expression in dance, and the importance of technique. Central offers a two year Foundation Degree in Professional Dance and Performance leading to a further year of training to complete a BA (Hons) degree, and a ballet-focused MA Choreography programme, all accredited by the University of Kent.

Ballet Central

Ballet Central is the Central School of Ballet’s renowned graduate performing company. The company’s annual tour takes place from March to July each year; audiences across the country have the chance to see young and dynamic dancers on the cusp of their professional careers showcasing newly-commissioned works and celebrated masterpieces by the dance industry’s top choreographers.

Heidi Hall, Director and Christopher Marney, Artistic Director, now lead Central. Both are Central alumni, with Chris being one of the first students to complete the school’s MA Choreography degree.

“A graduate from Central School of Ballet is a valuable asset in any company as they have already experienced life as a professional dancer by touring with Ballet Central. I have had the pleasure of working with many highly talented and individual graduates of Central School of Ballet, indeed, several have played demanding leading roles in my productions with great success.” Matthew Bourne, Artistic Director, New Adventures

“I can normally spot a Ballet Central student after just a few minutes working in a studio. They are always professional, they understand how theatre works and they engage physically and (most importantly) verbally in the creative process.” Christopher Hampson, Artistic Director, Scottish Ballet

The Conservatoire for Dance and Drama

Central School of Ballet is a member of the Conservatoire for Dance and Drama, a group of world-leading schools delivering education and vocational training in the performing arts. The six member schools are:

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

Central School of Ballet

London Contemporary Dance School

National Centre for Circus Arts

Northern School of Contemporary Dance

Rambert School of Ballet and Contemporary Dance

Widening Participation and Access

Central runs a wide programme of outreach work to encourage and broaden participation in dance. As well as working in schools and offering workshops, Central also runs an Associate School which includes a thriving Junior School, and Prep & Pre-Senior programmes. Central also offers an extensive programme of evening and weekend adult classes for all abilities.

“Central is a catalyst in the profession, producing highly desirable graduates. Central offers choreographers career changing opportunities, with many works commissioned by Central going on to become part of companies repertoire. In summary, Central is essential.” Christopher Hampson, Artistic Director, Scottish Ballet

Ercol Living Furniture

Ercol Living Furniture

Ercol was founded by Italian Lucian Ercolani, whose simple goal was to create well-designed, quality furniture made with pride by trained craftsmen. In 1920, he perfected the technique of steam-bending wood, creating the distinctive curved styling seen in many Ercol pieces today. A family company to this day, and based in the beautiful Chiltern hills in Buckinghamshire, Ercol continues to value innovation, design and craftsmanship.

Endolite Blade XT Artificial Limbs

Endolite Blade XT Artificial Limbs

BladeXT is the complete solution for active users. It is suitable for everyday use as well as running, cycling and other sporting activities, too. It has been designed so that wearers don’t have to stop and change their prostheses between activities throughout the day.

BladeXT is lightweight, flexible and responsive, yet durable. It delivers outstanding performance, ground compliance, comfort and postural support from the twin toe spring and traction heel, while its C-shaped toe spring is primed for optimal energy response. The result is a sports blade that offers the user versatility, security and the confidence to enjoy an active life.

VPS Vacant Property Services

VPS Vacant Property Services

VPS is a specialist provider of vacant, occupied and site security solutions. Our core services cover the vacant, unoccupied and void property lifecycle from an initial risk assessment, security, maintenance, cleaning and preparation.