Appointments & Awards Digest #2
Catch up with the latest appointments and awards for the B4 community. Featuring Target, HeadOn PR, Freeths, Whitley Stimpson, Oxford Bus Company and more.
New Leadership and Team Expansion for Freeths’ Highly Regarded Oxfordshire Private...
For 15 consecutive years Freeths’ Trust, Estate and Tax lawyers have secured a Tier 1 ranking in the UK’s leading legal directory, Chambers and Partners High Net Worth Guide. This recognises excellent client service, experience and expertise. Building on this, the highly regarded practice is pleased to announce the recent appointment of Lisa Mark Bell and Louise Lewis as new, joint heads of the Oxford Trust, Estates and Tax team.
Promotion and trio of appointments bolster Target team
Cheltenham-based communications agency Target has appointed a new Business Development Director and added three new members to its award-winning PR team. Rachel Meagher has been promoted to Business Development Director after 17 years with the company, most recently leading communications activity as Associate Director for many of its B2B clients including ADEY, Reliance Water Controls […]
Restore wins Oxford Bus Company ‘Brand The Bus’ competition
Mental health charity scoops first prize to have an entire bus branded in its colours, with second place charity Be Free Young Carers to receive advertising space on a bus rear.
Peacock Engineering appoints first COO as it boosts its IBM expertise
IBM expert Matthew Deadman has been appointed the first Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Peacock Engineering, a global specialist, headquartered in Little Chalfont, Bucks, in designing and delivering Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) solutions built on IBM Maximo.
Whitley Stimpson ranked as top UK accountancy firm
The Top 50+50 Accountancy Firms 2021 has been revealed and Whitley Stimpson has been officially ranked within the Top 100 firms in the UK for the eighth year running.
Whitley Stimpson Appoints Board Director
Rebecca Craker has been made board director at chartered accountants and business advisers Whitley Stimpson.
Oxford Town Hall appoints new sole catering partner
Oxford Town Hall are delighted to announce the appointment of Elegant Cuisine as their new sole caterer. Elegant Cuisine are one of Oxfordshire’s leading catering companies and have been working within Oxfordshire’s most prestigious venues for over 40 years. They are committed to locally and sustainably sourcing their ingredients and materials and, with their professional […]
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Deeper business connections offer a range of significant benefits that can contribute to long-term success. Developing deeper connections in business is not just about transactional benefits but about creating a network of support that nurtures growth, collaboration, and resilience. At B4, we help businesses make connections and build relationships. Some of our Members have been with us for well over 15 years as being part of a trusted community of people and organisations that understand the value of trust is a crucial part of their network building strategy.
Exciting January Events for B4 Members: A Great Start to 2025
January 2025 promises an exhilarating line-up of events for B4 Members, offering opportunities to connect, celebrate, and be inspired. With three unique gatherings, B4 Members can look forward to forging meaningful connections, experiencing rich cultural traditions, and engaging with influential figures in the local community. Here’s a closer look at what’s in store:
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Town v Gown 2025
The Town v Gown football fixture will return this March and for the first time in the event’s 130-year history will incorporate a women’s match.
Teams at the Raise’24 Golf Cup at Frilford will be competing...
The Raise’24 Golf Cup will take place on Frilford Heath’s Red Course on Monday 28th April with up to £10,000 being raised for the ten Raise’24 charities. The inaugural event will also see teams compete for the Colin Rosser Memorial Cup.
Welcome to B4, Grainger
Graingerplc is the UK’s largest listed residential landlord and leader in the fast-growing build-to-rent sector, providing c.11,100 rental homes to over 25,000 customers and are delighted to soon be launching its very first development in Oxford, The Kimmeridge.