
Wellbeing Digest #3
Featuring health & wellbeing stories from The Wellbeing Generation, Penningtons Manches Cooper, Target PR and more.

Introducing B4’s Wellbeing Leader, Natalie Davis
Natalie Davis is the founder of Wellbeing Generation and the Wellbeing Girl and has a background in physical activity and sports development. She will also be heading up B4’s new Wellbeing Group launching in March. Here Natalie speaks to B4’s Richard Rosser about what prompted Natalie to make a career out of wellbeing.

£2.6 million pre-seed funding for next generation virus diagnostic company OxDX
The corporate team at Penningtons Manches Cooper has advised OxDX on the completion of its spin-out from Oxford University and its £2.6 million pre-seed funding. The funding will be used to develop its AI-powered diagnostic technology, which will be used to improve the speed, cost and accuracy of diagnostics worldwide.

Can you chip in to support the Target charity golf day?
The team from Target are looking for support for their annual charity golf day to be held on Thursday 30 June at Brickhampton Court Golf Complex in Gloucestershire.

Abingdon & Witney College makes commitment to support mental health and...
Abingdon & Witney College has reaffirmed their commitment to staff and students by signing up to a brand new national mental health and wellbeing charter – created by the Association of Colleges in conjunction with mental health experts.

Grants of up to £25k available for Oxfordshire charities encouraging healthier...
Oxfordshire Community Foundation’s Healthy Hearts grants aim to improve cardiovascular health by funding charitable organisations that are promoting positive behaviour, such as increased physical activity and reduced smoking.

Brits enjoy one of the best work-life balances on the planet,...
The UK offers one of the best work-life balances in the world according to a new study by office designers, Diamond Interiors, with typical British office workers getting among the best deals when it comes to working hours and annual leave allocations.
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Owen Mumford: 70 Years of Innovation in Healthcare
Owen Mumford has been at the forefront of medical device innovation for over 70 years, pioneering solutions that enhance patient care and improve healthcare outcomes worldwide. Established in 1952 by Ivan Owen and John Mumford, the company has grown into a global leader in medical device design and manufacturing, with a commitment to quality, sustainability, and patient-centred innovation.

Activate Business School launches new education programme for aspiring health leaders
Activate Business School is delighted to announce it is launching a new award to help develop and train health and care staff across Buckinghamshire Oxfordshire and Berkshire (BOB).

CEO FOCUS: Take Your Best Shot
A fascinating interview with Thomas Hal Robson-Kanu, international professional football player and founder of The Turmeric Co, one of the UK’s fastest growing health brands.
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B4 Members enjoy the company of a living legend of the...
In December at Keble College, Peter Bennett-Jones, representing the Lord-Lieutenant as one of her Deputy Lieutenants, officially endorsed Raise’24. As an established television and film producer and agent, we were delighted to recently announce that Peter has agreed to become our Patron.

Seven companies relocating to The Oxford Trust’s new Oxford Centre for...
Seven science and tech start-ups and SMEs are to move from The Oxford Trust’s current Oxford Centre for Innovation to its new location at Blue Boar Court, Alfred Street, in Oxford’s city centre.

The Numbers Don’t Lie
B4 Ecosystems are an opportunity for B4 Members to share challenges, be inspired and learn from experts in their field. They began with our Business Development Ecosystem back in March 2023, which has been lead from day one by the always impressive Caroline O’Connor of Fourth Born. Caroline has been leading from the front as our other Ecosystems learn from her impressive example. Article by B4’s Richard Rosser