About the project

Together Gloucestershire is made up of 2 working groups and a Steering Group. The purpose of the Steering Group is to set the direction for the project and support the working groups. The two working groups are MSME/SME and the Corporate-Public sector group. These two groups identify the challenges and set in place actions to resolve.

The basic philosophy of the Together Gloucestershire group is one where members are here to engage and get involved, spectating is not an option.

The benefits

There are many challenges to running a business in the current economic climate. Whilst enhancing ESG creds may be seen as a luxury, it won’t be long until not having those creds will stop you from doing business. In some areas the public sectors may be leading the charge, with 10% or more of the scoring for supplier selection being attributed to ESG. However, the drivers are strong:

Shortening and making more stable/flexible supply chains
Investing in the local community
Growing support for your business within the local community
Differentiating yourself from the competition in an area that is growing in significance
Giving your employees a strong bond to the business, aiding retention and recruitment

Additionally, developing your procurement footprint locally:

Enables you to successfully bid for work in the public sector, as the new ESG framework puts greater emphasis on local procurement – Improving Sustainability in Central Government – ESG Considerations – BDO
Aligns your business with the UN Sustainable Development Goals – United Nations Sustainable Development – that are increasingly being adopted by investors and stakeholders as the gold standard for any business

STEERING GROUP

Adam Vines

As President of Cirencester Chamber of Commerce, and the owner of a micro business, Adam has always been passionate about championing the great small businesses we have in the area.

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Peter Allison

The Together Gloucestershire project offers a solution that I believe is missing ,not just in the county but the whole of the UK. The Gloucestershire Business Show has always supported local business and this is the next logical step for improving the circular economy in the county.

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Mike Cameron-Davies

Having worked for many large corporates, I now have a desire to help smaller businesses be the best they can be, and Together Gloucestershire is great vehicle to enable me to use my experience and skills to do just that. It also enables me to channel my passion for the environment and building community.

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Qing Lin

Qing is an international trade expert helping to put Gloucestershire on the map for over a decade. However, she is passionate about using local suppliers whenever possible.

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Peter Yates

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Lindsey Holland

Lindsey moved to Gloucestershire in 2017 having purchased Cleeve Hill Hotel. Since then she’s been actively supporting and working in the hospitality industry within Cheltenham and local areas supporting mainly independent businesses. Lindsey joined Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce in 2021 and has found her volunteering vocation as Projects Executive. As well as championing Together Gloucestershire she also works on a number of other local projects trying to ensure Gloucestershire continues to excel.

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Gill Smith

Gill’s mission is to help MSME business owners exploit their potential. She sees Together Gloucestershire as an exciting and inspiring initiative demonstrating the power of local collaboration which will change the face of how the county’s businesses do business.

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Dominique Gregory

Working for Gloucestershire NHS in procurement, and as a Gloucestershire resident, the success of Gloucestershire and its businesses is incredibly important to me both professionally and personally. We need to build on what Gloucestershire businesses already have to cement Gloucestershire as a hub of skills, entrepreneurship and business. The work with Together Gloucestershire is an integral part of that future and something I am delighted to play a part in.