Telephone: 01453 828829 - Stroud District Council

Stroud and Mid-Gloucestershire
Education Business Partnership
(SMGEBP)
Develops joint projects between local
employers and schools.
c/o
Maidenhill School,
Kings Road, Stonehouse,
Gloucestershire, GL10 2HA
T: 01453 825639
F : 01453 825639
E : carolendacott@waitrose.com
Stroud Job Centre
The centre gives help and advice on jobs and
training for people who can work and the
right financial help for those who cannot.
54-56 London Road, Stroud,
Gloucestershire, UK, GL5 2AD
T: 01453 435200
University of Bristol
The University's links with business and
industry are many and varied. The University
works in partnership with companies on
research projects; it spins out companies from
its research; it promotes and teaches
entrepreneurship; it devises certain
programmes of study in conjunction with the
private sector; it hosts business events through
its Conference Office; it offers Continuing
Professional Development programmes; and
via the Bristol Enterprise Network, it is a key
part of the network of business and other
organisations working to increase the
competitiveness of Bristol and the region.
University of Bristol, Senate House,
Tyndall Avenue, Bristol, BS8 1TH
T: 0117 9289000
E: public-relations@bristol.ac.uk
University of Gloucestershire
The University Development Centre (formerly
the Centre for Business) is the gateway to the
University for businesses, employers and other
organisations.
Park Campus, PO Box 220,
The Park, Cheltenham, GL50 2QF
T: 01242 536203
F: 01242 536204
E: udc@glos.ac.uk
www.glos.ac.uk
University of the West of England
The Business Interface Team provides a
comprehensive range of services for businesses
of all sizes. They are a dedicated first point of
contact on business or regional matters.
Centre for Research
Innovation and Graduate Studies
University of the West of England
Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane
Bristol, BS16 1QY
T: 0117 32 82542
F: 0117 32 82688
E: fern.urquhart@uwe.ac.uk
Enterprise Support
and Networking
Business in the Community
Business in the Community is a unique
movement in the UK of 700 member
companies, with a further 1600 participating
in programmes and campaigns. The
organisation operates through a network of
98 local business-led partnerships, as well as
working with 45 global partners. The purpose
is to inspire, challenge, engage and support
business in continually improving its positive
impact on society. BITC is the largest and
longest-established organisation of its kind -
an independent business-led charity with over
20 years experience.
Business in the Community
Royal Oak House, Royal Oak Avenue
Bristol, BS1 4GB
T: 0117 9897749
F: 0117 9252726
E: nat.selman@bitc.org.uk
Business Link Gloucestershire
Business Link Gloucestershire is dedicated to
supporting all businesses in the county by
providing independent, impartial advice.
Chargrove House,
Shurdington,
Cheltenham,
Gloucestershire, GL51 4GA
T: 01242 863863
F: 01242 864101
E: info@glos.businesslink.co.uk
www.glos.businesslink.co.uk
Co-operative Futures
Co-operative Futures is a policy and
development organisation supporting the
co-operative, mutual and social enterprise
sector across Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire,
Swindon and Wiltshire.
City Works,
Alfred Street
Gloucester, GL1 4DF
T: 01452 543030
E: info@co-operativefutures.coop
Dursley and District Chamber
of Trade and Commerce
Local business organisation
Mr. P. Jones
President
R.P. Jones
15-17 Long Street, Dursley
Gloucestershire, GL11 4HP
T: 01453 542868
Federation of Small Businesses
With over 185,000 members, the FSB is
recognised as the voice of small business by
leading politicians of all major parties. Local
branch details are provided below:
19 The Hill
Merrywalks, Stroud
Gloucestershire, GL5 4EP
T: 01453 753192
F: 01453 765651
E: TJMSTROUD@aol.com
Glos Econet (www.gloseconet.org.uk)
On-line environmental support network, with
case studies and useful contacts
E: info@gloseconet.org.uk
Gloucestershire First
Gloucestershire First acts as the authentic
voice of the Gloucestershire economy. With
membership drawn from the business
community, local authorities, the voluntary
sector and business support agencies, the
partnership is tasked with raising the county's
economic profile to attract inward investment
and preserve existing jobs.
Chargrove House Business Centre
Main Road, Shurdington
Near Cheltenham
Gloucestershire
GL51 4GA
T: 01242 864190
F: 01242 864197
E: info@glosfirst.co.uk
Gloucestershire Green Business Club
The club provides local businesses with
up-to-date information on environmental
management matters, in response to changes
in environmental legislation and commercial
opportunities associated with good
environmental management practices.
University of Gloucestershire
Francis Close Hall
Swindon Road, Cheltenham
Gloucester, GL50 4AZ
T: 01242 543290
F : 01242 543283
E : asteele@chelt.ac.uk
Government Office for
the South West (GOSW)
GOSW is an outpost of central government.
From its offices in Bristol, Plymouth and Truro
the organisation represent the work and
interests of several Government departments,
including the Department for Transport;
Department for Education and Skills;
Department of the Environment, Food and
Rural Affairs; Department of Trade and
Industry and the Department of Work and
Pensions, to name but a few.
Bristol Office
2 Rivergate, Temple Quay,
Bristol BS1 6ED
T: 0117 900 1700
F: 0117 900 1900
E: contactus@go-regions.gsi.gov.uk
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