B4 Events

Join us and Corum members for a discussion around Building a leadership team you truly trust

Join us and Corum members for a discussion around Building a leadership team you truly trust on Tuesday 21st July from 8:00–10:00am, bringing together a small group of senior executives for an informal and open discussion over breakfast.

The conversation will centre on the practical experiences to date of AI, the challenges of choosing products, keeping up with the latest updates, training, keeping policies up to date, and the impact on long term staffing and pricing. A relaxed opportunity to connect, share perspectives and experiences, and explore ideas and challenges within our organisations.

About Simon Blake

Simon Blake is a member of the Strategic Corporate Finance department within Price Bailey. He has extensive knowledge and experience with owner managed businesses and has done a great deal of work on management buyouts and employee ownership trusts. Simon also led the recent purchase of our Oxford office.

About Price Bailey

Established in 1938, Price Bailey is a top 40 accountancy and business advisory firm, providing a wide variety of expert financial, tax, and strategic support to individuals and companies – regionally, nationally, and internationally.

As a leading firm of chartered accountants and business advisers, we understand the importance of providing you with a range of modern services to complement traditional accounting services. We have specialist teams covering tax consultancy, corporate finance, strategic planning, private wealth management, and employment law.

We offer our clients a first-rate personable service, creating strong relationships and connections, and helping great businesses and individuals alike to navigate challenges successfully and take advantage of exciting opportunities.

Price Bailey’s Oxford office was open in May 2024, located in the Quad building at Lambourn House. Price Bailey’s expansion into Oxford marks our 13th office location both in the UK and internationally.

Benefiting from the East-West rail connection linking Oxford and Cambridge, and the prominent London-Cambridge-Oxford bio-medical/high-tech triangle, Oxford is renowned for its diverse economic base, including businesses specialising in the education, research, technology, and manufacturing sectors.

We provide our services to clients ranging from small local businesses to larger corporate companies and businesses trading overseas. We also act for academic institutions, research organisations, and high-tech companies.

Limited to 10 guests

Parking: Limited parking available on-site. Parking available in the surrounding roads. Please read parking signs before leaving your vehicles to avoid parking fines.

Pastries and Refreshments will be provided

Join B4 at Blenheim to find out more about Signature Membership.

Join 50 of Oxfordshire’s leading businesses in The Orangery at Blenheim Palace to hear from B4’s special guest Georgie Spurling, ARVRA Wellness

About Georgie Spurling

Founder & CEO, ARVRA Wellness

Born with a rare heart condition and told exercise would never be part of her life, Georgie challenged that narrative and built a career around evidence-led, accessible wellbeing. After studying the connection between physical and mental health, she developed a measurable, low-impact approach supporting stress, injury and chronic illness management. ARVRA was created to deliver a scalable, human-led wellbeing ecosystem focused on prevention and long-term health outcomes.

About ARVRA Wellness

ARVRA empowers people to live healthier, happier, longer lives through personalised,
accessible, and holistic wellness solutions that make feeling good simple and achievable for
everyone.

ARVRA is a complete wellness platform designed to make holistic health accessible to all,
not just the privileged few. Through expert-led content, personalised support, and guidance
across movement, nutrition, hormones, mindfulness, and stress, we help individuals and
organisations build sustainable wellbeing habits that fit effortlessly into everyday life. ARVRA
makes wellness simple, supportive, and empowering so every user can thrive physically,
mentally, and emotionally.

Important: This event is by invitation only and guests can only register with the ACCESS Code BREAKPLAT0608

Guest Invitations by members

Please note - Guests can only attend this event via private invitation of a B4 Member and prior agreement with B4 OR via invitation by B4.

We have limited capacity for this event so please register ASAP to avoid disappointment.

More About B4 Signature

Our members genuinely care about supporting one another and collectively we can help each other unlock solutions for growth against a backdrop of a challenging economy, changing consumer demand, and new and emerging technologies.

As such, we have identified numerous organisations that would be excellent partners of B4. We’re looking to build a platinum membership of talented, caring, and forward-thinking companies with whom we can collaborate to achieve our vision, which is based upon five enabling principles of community, voice, learning, connections and celebrations.

B4 was established 19 years ago, and what we have learnt from our members over the years is that they value the diverse range of organisations that make up the B4 community. They are also keen to welcome new members to experience the broader impact that a growing community can deliver for themselves and others.

If you’re passionate about supporting others, have a desire to learn and want to see growth for all Oxfordshire businesses, please do get in touch with B4 to find out more by contacting richard@b4-business.com.

IMPORTANT Parking Information

Parking available on-site. IMPORTANT Please do not park outside the palace as this is no longer permitted. ALL guests are to park in the main car park ONLY and walk down to The Orangery.

Join B4 and our members for a People Ecosystem Roundtable discussion hosted by Claire Croft, Claire Croft Associates

Join fellow B4 members at our next PEOPLE Ecosystem Roundtable at B4 HQ.

We’re delighted to welcome Claire Croft, Owner of Claire Croft Associates Ltd, who will be leading the discussion.

Topic: To be confirmed soon.

About Claire Croft

Owner, Claire Croft Associates Ltd

Claire Croft is an executive coach and culture change consultant who helps leaders and leadership teams move beyond limiting patterns and perform at their best. She works with clients during pivotal moments of growth and change, helping them build clarity, confidence and cohesion — so they can work more effectively together and feel more energised in what they do.

Claire is known for her ability to spot what is getting in the way, especially the things that are not being said but are shaping outcomes. Taking a systemic approach, she helps clients understand what needs to shift — not just at an individual level, but across the wider context they operate within. Her work is strategic, commercially grounded and focused on delivering meaningful, lasting impact.

Her culture change work has been recognised through several industry awards, reflecting the impact and sustainability of the change achieved. Claire has worked with organisations including Invesco, Virgin, Unipart, TMS, The Jockey Club and Be Free Young Carers across a range of leadership and organisational challenges.

This event is strictly limited to 15 Guests

Parking: Ample parking on-site

Refreshments will be provided

B4 AI Roundtable hosted at B4 HQ.

Join Marnie Wills, Business With AI Strategist for our next Ecosystem Roundtable at B4.

About Marnie Wills | AI Activist, Trainer & Strategy Consultant

Marnie Wills is an AI Activist, Trainer, and Strategy Consultant with a passion for helping businesses move from AI curiosity to AI confidence. As the founder of Business with AI Strategist, Marnie works with established businesses and leadership teams to build AI operating systems that will ensure they are ahead of this digital transformation.

Her approach goes far beyond the basics. Marnie specialises in customising business intelligence systems, building proprietary tools and applications, and deploying agents that multiply output without replacing the people behind it. For Marnie, the real power of AI lies in amplifying human capability and expanding business capacity , not substituting it.

Event is strictly limited to 15 guests.

Breakfast will be provided for this event.

Join B4 for a Business Development Managers Roundtable discussion hosted at B4 HQ.

This event is limited to 15 members.

Join fellow Business Development Managers from the B4 community as they share challenges, successes and advice with each other in the fourth BDM Ecosystem Roundtable discussion at B4 HQ

The session will be facilitated by Fourth Born's Caroline O'Connor and Marnie Wills, Business With AI Strategist

This event is suitable for: SME founders, directors, consultants, sales/business development and marketing leads who want more meetings from fewer, better-fit prospects.

Topic - The SME Biz Dev Playbook: AI Research, Personalised Outreach & Content Repurposing

About the discussion
Most SMEs don’t have a lead problem — they have a time, consistency and follow‑up problem. In this fast-paced 60‑minute session, Marnie Wills will show you two practical AI workflows you can use straight away to accelerate business development: (1) lead generation research (finding the right prospects and building quick “deep profiles”), and (2) genuinely personalised outreach that still sounds like you.You’ll see the workflows demonstrated live.

What you’ll learn
• A simple “AI workflow map” for biz dev: inputs → prompt → output → next action.
• How to research prospects quickly and spot relevant angles (without falling into a Google rabbit hole).
• How to turn research into personal, high-response outreach (LinkedIn/email) with clear next steps.
• (Bonus) How to repurpose one idea into 3–5 pieces of outreach/content that support conversion.

What you’ll leave with
• 2 reusable prompt templates: Lead Gen Research + Personalised Outreach.
• Practical guidance on boundaries: what not to automate, and how to protect your reputation when using AI for outreach.

About Marnie Wills

Marnie Wills is an AI trainer and business strategist who helps the humans in businesses become AI proficient (moving from AI User to AI Builder) so they can contribute to the business becoming more capable — and therefore make more money and impact. Her work focuses on turning AI into practical, repeatable workflows that support commercial outcomes, especially in business development, marketing and client conversion. Marnie is known for making AI accessible to non-technical teams, building confidence, judgement and consistency across the whole organisation

This event includes light breakfast and refreshments

Parking: Ample parking on-site.

Join us and Corum members for a discussion around Building a leadership team you truly trust

Join us for a Corum Six breakfast on Wednesday 7th October from 8:00–10:00am, bringing together a small group of senior executives for an informal and open discussion over breakfast.

The conversation will centre on “Building a leadership team you truly trust”. A relaxed opportunity to connect, share perspectives and experiences, and explore ideas and challenges within our organisations.

About Andy Whittard

Andy Whittard is the former Managing Director of Cherwell Laboratories, a second-generation SME manufacturing business based in Bicester. During his 20-year tenure, he successfully led the company's growth to £10 million in revenue before overseeing its sale to a larger group.

A key part of Andy's success was building and developing a high-performing leadership team that continues to run the business today. Through this journey, he gained extensive experience in business growth, succession planning, and organisational development, alongside valuable expertise in modern digital sales and marketing strategies.

Drawing on both his entrepreneurial and leadership experience, Andy brings practical insight into scaling businesses, embracing change, and navigating the opportunities and challenges facing SMEs in today's rapidly evolving business environment.

Limited to 8 guests

Parking: Ample parking onsite

Pastries and Refreshments will be provided

Join B4 at Blenheim to find out more about Signature Membership.

Join 50 of Oxfordshire’s leading businesses in The Orangery at Blenheim Palace. Speakers to be announced closer to the event date.

Important: This event is by invitation only and guests can only register with the ACCESS Code provided.

Please note - Guests can only attend this event via private invitation of a B4 Member and prior agreement with B4 OR via invitation by B4.

We have limited capacity for this event so please register ASAP to avoid disappointment.

More About B4 Signature

Our members genuinely care about supporting one another and collectively we can help each other unlock solutions for growth against a backdrop of a challenging economy, changing consumer demand, and new and emerging technologies.

As such, we have identified numerous organisations that would be excellent partners of B4. We’re looking to build a platinum membership of talented, caring, and forward-thinking companies with whom we can collaborate to achieve our vision, which is based upon five enabling principles of community, voice, learning, connections and celebrations.

B4 was established 19 years ago, and what we have learnt from our members over the years is that they value the diverse range of organisations that make up the B4 community. They are also keen to welcome new members to experience the broader impact that a growing community can deliver for themselves and others.

If you’re passionate about supporting others, have a desire to learn and want to see growth for all Oxfordshire businesses, please do get in touch with B4 to find out more by contacting richard@b4-business.com.

IMPORTANT Parking Information

Parking available on-site. IMPORTANT Please do not park outside the palace as this is no longer permitted. ALL guests are to park in the main car park ONLY and walk down to The Orangery.

B4 Better Business Ecosystem Roundtable hosted at B4 HQ.

Join Grant Hayward of OSEP, and other local businesses at our Better Business Ecosystem Roundtable at B4.

About the Ecosystem

Increasingly, companies recognise that business success is more than just making profit, and the essential ingredients demand that businesses operate in new and evolving ways. It is vital for companies to have positive impacts on society and the environment, as well as the economy. People want to work for, buy from, supply to, and increasingly, invest in, businesses that operate in these ways. But how do business leaders achieve this? This isn’t about philanthropy, “giving back”, or just “doing some nice things” on the side. This is about creative, innovative and evolving business models.

The B4 Better Business Ecosystem is a great opportunity to meet and engage with like-minded local businesses to learn and share, and this roundtable is an ideal face to face forum to explore ways in which companies can, and are, doing “Better Business”.

About Grant Hayward

After 30 years in the corporate world trading commodity products, Grant operates in a world surrounded by inspirational people and organisations and has truly found his place supporting and encouraging business as a force for good to make society and the world a far better place. Grant draws upon his extensive corporate career and voluntary sector experience. He has been supporting Richard and the B4 team for a number of years to embrace the shift and “awakening” within the business community to the opportunities and benefits of becoming more purposeful.

Grant has trained with the B Corp movement and is a “B Leader”, having championed the movement even before it launched in the UK. He is also Co-Chair of one of the first “B Local” groups to be established in the UK, here in Oxfordshire.Grant focuses almost all of his efforts through OSEP, a community Interest company, which has established itself across Oxfordshire to provide support for impactful businesses and also works closely with other key stakeholders across sectors in the county including OxLEP, the universities, local authorities and voluntary sector support organisations to help ensure the strong local economy we enjoy is even more inclusive and one that works for everyone.

Event is strictly limited to 15 guests.

Breakfast will be provided for this event.

Connect with other charity Members in the B4 community to help one another become stronger

Join us for the inaugural charity ecosystem to discuss what members want and can get out of our latest addition to this interactive, thought-provoking and incredibly powerful series of events hosted by Niamh Walshe, Head of Development, The Story Museum

Topic: FURTHER INFORMATION TO BE CONFIRMED SOON

About The Story Museum

The Story Museum exists to enrich young lives through stories. Through our immersive galleries, exciting events, and creative learning programme, we celebrate stories in all their forms and their enduring power to change lives. Our outreach takes place in the community and at the museum, building creativity, literacy, and wellbeing at every key stage. We use stories because we know they work. They expand children’s worlds and are fundamental to developing oracy and literacy skills – vital for improving life chances. Our work transforms the skills and confidence of participants, and our impact has been evidenced time and time again.

Parking: Nearest parking is Westgate but some people may find park & ride easier. Travel info is here - Getting Here | Plan Your Visit | The Story Museum

Arrival instructions: Head to the shop on arrival and a member of the team can help guests find their way to the meeting room.

Light refreshments tea, coffee & cake will be provided.

B4 Members only.

People Ecosystem Roundtable discussion hosted by Claire Croft, Claire Croft Associates and Lorna Moles, FARRELL HR

Join fellow B4 members at our next PEOPLE Ecosystem Roundtable at B4 HQ.

We’re delighted to welcome Claire Croft, Owner of Claire Croft Associates Ltd, who will be leading the discussion with special guest and co-host Lorna Moles, FARRELL HR

Topic: To be confirmed soon.

About Claire Croft

Owner, Claire Croft Associates Ltd

Claire Croft is an executive coach and culture change consultant who helps leaders and leadership teams move beyond limiting patterns and perform at their best. She works with clients during pivotal moments of growth and change, helping them build clarity, confidence and cohesion — so they can work more effectively together and feel more energised in what they do.

Claire is known for her ability to spot what is getting in the way, especially the things that are not being said but are shaping outcomes. Taking a systemic approach, she helps clients understand what needs to shift — not just at an individual level, but across the wider context they operate within. Her work is strategic, commercially grounded and focused on delivering meaningful, lasting impact.

Her culture change work has been recognised through several industry awards, reflecting the impact and sustainability of the change achieved. Claire has worked with organisations including Invesco, Virgin, Unipart, TMS, The Jockey Club and Be Free Young Carers across a range of leadership and organisational challenges.

Lorna Moles,

Director & HR Consultant, FARRELL HR

Lorna is a senior HR Generalist with over 20 years’ experience across multiple industries. Lorna founded FARRELL HR in 2024, a HR Consultancy providing Senior Leaders and in-house HR teams with expertise to transform and futureproof their organisations.

This event is strictly limited to 15 Guests

Parking: Ample parking on-site

Refreshments will be provided

NOVEMBER B4 Members Lunch

Limited to 20, B4 Members & their guests only.

Join B4 Members for a relaxed lunch at the Holiday Inn Oxford. There’s no formal structure, just come along to connect with B4 Members whilst enjoying a fabulous two course meal with drinks included.

About the Venue

Work, relax, eat, and explore at the Holiday Inn Oxford. Just off the A34, our hotel is three miles from Oxford City Centre. Our hotel offers a modern blend of work and leisure with comfortable rooms, an open lobby, and a casual restaurant. Enjoy a workout in the gym, stay connected with free Wi-Fi, and unwind in our lounge. Host events in our Academy Conference Centre with 11 meeting spaces, catering, and a team to bring it together.

Parking: Parking available on-site.

Arrival Instructions: Please register your vehicle at reception on arrival to avoid parking fines.

B4 AI Roundtable hosted at B4 HQ.

Join Marnie Wills, Business With AI Strategist for our next Ecosystem Roundtable at B4.

About Marnie Wills | AI Activist, Trainer & Strategy Consultant

Marnie Wills is an AI Activist, Trainer, and Strategy Consultant with a passion for helping businesses move from AI curiosity to AI confidence. As the founder of Business with AI Strategist, Marnie works with established businesses and leadership teams to build AI operating systems that will ensure they are ahead of this digital transformation.

Her approach goes far beyond the basics. Marnie specialises in customising business intelligence systems, building proprietary tools and applications, and deploying agents that multiply output without replacing the people behind it. For Marnie, the real power of AI lies in amplifying human capability and expanding business capacity , not substituting it.

Event is strictly limited to 15 guests.

Breakfast will be provided for this event.

Connect with other charity Members in the B4 community to help one another become stronger

Join us for the inaugural charity ecosystem to discuss what members want and can get out of our latest addition to this interactive, thought-provoking and incredibly powerful series of events hosted by Niamh Walshe, Head of Development, The Story Museum

Topic: FURTHER INFORMATION TO BE CONFIRMED SOON

About The Story Museum

The Story Museum exists to enrich young lives through stories. Through our immersive galleries, exciting events, and creative learning programme, we celebrate stories in all their forms and their enduring power to change lives. Our outreach takes place in the community and at the museum, building creativity, literacy, and wellbeing at every key stage. We use stories because we know they work. They expand children’s worlds and are fundamental to developing oracy and literacy skills – vital for improving life chances. Our work transforms the skills and confidence of participants, and our impact has been evidenced time and time again.

Parking: Nearest parking is Westgate but some people may find park & ride easier. Travel info is here - Getting Here | Plan Your Visit | The Story Museum

Arrival instructions: Head to the shop on arrival and a member of the team can help guests find their way to the meeting room.

Light refreshments tea, coffee & cake will be provided.

B4 Members only.

B4 AI Roundtable hosted at B4 HQ.

Join Marnie Wills, Ai Leaders in Business for our 1st Ecosystem Roundtable at B4.

About Marnie Wills | AI Activist, Trainer & Strategy Consultant

Marnie Wills is an AI Activist, Trainer, and Strategy Consultant with a passion for helping businesses move from AI curiosity to AI confidence. As the founder of Business with AI Strategist, Marnie works with established businesses and leadership teams to build AI operating systems that will ensure they are ahead of this digital transformation.

Her approach goes far beyond the basics. Marnie specialises in customising business intelligence systems, building proprietary tools and applications, and deploying agents that multiply output without replacing the people behind it. For Marnie, the real power of AI lies in amplifying human capability and expanding business capacity , not substituting it.

Event is strictly limited to 15 guests.

Breakfast will be provided for this event.

The Oxfordshire Business Summit 2027 will see business leaders from across Oxfordshire once again congregate at Blenheim Palace.

Oxfordshire Business Summit 2027

Following the continued success of the Oxfordshire Business Summit, business leaders from across the county will once again gather at the iconic Blenheim Palace for one of the region’s most influential business events.

In partnership with Blenheim Palace, B4 is delighted to announce the provisional return of the Oxfordshire Business Summit on Thursday 13th May 2027.

To reward this year’s attendees with priority access, we are releasing an exclusive allocation of just 50 advance tickets at £400 + VAT ahead of the general public launch later this year.

As the date remains provisional pending final confirmation with the venue, all early purchasers will be contacted before the end of June 2026 with confirmed event details. At that stage, ticket holders will have a 30-day window to either:

• Confirm and retain their place
• Request a full refund
• Transfer their ticket to another delegate

Tickets can be purchased online or reserved via invoice request.

We look forward to welcoming you back to Blenheim Palace for another exceptional Oxfordshire Business Summit.

Dress Code: Smart Business Attire Only (please no branded polo or t'shirts)