Fiona explains our first-hand experience of the difficulties the pandemic presented for charities and how so many deserve recognition for their achievements.
Posts by Fiona Hughes
Maggie’s cycle challenge: 1 Ride, 1 Day, 250 miles, £2,500 sponsorship target
May saw some of the team take part in the 250 mile cycle challenge for Maggie’s and a bigger challenge for Will which didn’t go to plan!
In Focus Magazine Issue 23 Spring/Summer Out Now
Helping to plan for the future for both you and your business, whilst considering sustainability, we bring you our news and insights – In Focus issue 23.
Tim’s top tips for entering the Business Awards
Tim is a regular on the judging panel at the Gloucestershire Live Business Awards so we share his 10 top tips on writing an award entry.
10 reasons to enter the GloucestershireLive Business Awards 2022
Why it is worth investing your time in writing an entry and what you should expect in return for your efforts if you become a finalist, or even a winner!
Recognising the resilience of our county’s business community
More about the 24th Gloucestershire Live Business Awards which are now open for entries with a couple of new categories and new charity partner.
The designer who was awarded best place to work whilst everyone was working from home
We find out more about Vanessa Arbuthnott the winner of Gloucestershire Live Best Place to Work in 2021.
Launch of our initiative to encourage our people to do something new in 2022
Ryan announced a new opportunity for staff at the recent staff meeting and this is what it is all about…
The family pharmacy which went above and beyond during the pandemic
Badham Pharmacy quickly adapted to the needs of their community by offering new services winning Gloucestershire Live Family Business of the Year.
Award finalist Ethan King talks about his apprenticeship journey
We asked Ethan about choosing to become an accountant via the apprenticeship route and his experience along the way.
The young entrepreneur with an eye for opportunity and growth
We look at how Oliver Bruce successfully navigated PinPoint Media through the pandemic and came out with a stronger business as a result.
A strong vision is key to this small business’ success during unpredictable times
Leaf Creative won Gloucestershire Live Small Business of the Year award with their unique offering targeting keen gardeners, landscapers and designers.
The well-being warriors who provided a fresh approach to the care sector
How Prosperity Care & Wellbeing won the Gloucestershire Live Start-up Business of the Year award with a new approach to the care sector.
How we beat the winter blues and kick started our fundraising for Maggie’s
Fiona shares the team’s achievement at the end of their challenge to run 50 miles in January.
Cheltenham’s love of coffee and cake provided a lifeline for The Cheltenham Trust
The newly created category; Gloucestershire Live Business In The Face Of Adversity Special Award, fitted The Cheltenham Trust perfectly.
The Beeswax Wrap Co. named one of B Corps Best for the World 2021
How the winner of Gloucestershire Live Corporate Social Responsibility Award 2021 constantly challenges themselves to do better for our planet.
Specialty coffee roasters who knew they needed to stand out from the crowd
Being more than just a supplier helped this specialty coffee roaster to win the Gloucestershire Live Business Innovation Award in 2021.
How Spirax Sarco achieved business success during the pandemic
A look at why Spirax Sarco where chosen by the judges as the winner of the Gloucestershire Business of the Year Award 2021.
Introducing our corporate charity for 2022 and 2023
Fiona introduces our new corporate charity, Maggie’s Cheltenham and our first fundraiser for 2022, the challenge to run 50 miles in January.
Why working with a charity is good for business
Nearing the end of our charity partnership with Scoo-B-Doo, we reflect on our work together and highlight the benefits for business as well as for the charity.