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.
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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
![Adam Vines](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Adam-Vines.jpeg)
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.
![Peter Allison](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Peter_Allison.jpg)
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.
![Mike Cameron-Davies](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Mike-Cameron-Davis.jpeg)
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.
![Qing Lin](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Qing_Lin.jpeg)
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.
![Peter Yates](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Peter-Yates.jpg)
Peter Yates
![Andy Jones](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Andy-Jones.jpg)
Andy Jones
Andy has been the Head of Procurement at Renishaw for many years and is a strong believer that local small and medium businesses form the backbone of our economy and have a key role to play in our collective social and sustainability responsibilities.
![Gill Smith](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Gill-Smith.jpeg)
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.
![Dominique Gregory](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1650545635793.jpg)
Dominique Gregory
Working for Gloucestershire County Council 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.
![Clare Thayers](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Claire-Thayres.jpg)
Clare Thayers
Cheltenham Chamber of Commerce
![Sam Holliday](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Sam-Holliday.jpg)
Sam Holliday
Federation of Small Business
![Grace Baker](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Grace-Baker.jpg)
Grace Baker
Spirax Sarco
![Ciaran O’Kane](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Cieran-OKane.jpg)
Ciaran O’Kane
Publica
![Paul James](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Paul-James.jpg)
Paul James
Cotswold District Council
![Dev Chakraborty](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Dev-Chakraborty.jpeg)
Dev Chakraborty
GFirst LEP
![Fiona Reid](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Fiona-Reid.jpeg)
Fiona Reid
Renishaw plc
![Gary Thompson](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Gary-Thompson.jpg)
Gary Thompson
Gloucestershire Constabulary
![John Waring](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/John-Waring.jpeg)
John Waring
St James' Place Wealth Management
![Corey McIntyre](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Corey-McIntyre.jpeg)
Corey McIntyre
Cheltenham Borough Council
![Rhiannon Hooper](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Rhiannon-Hooper-HIGH-RES.jpg)
Rhiannon Hooper
Hazlewoods LLP
![Andrew Tubb](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Andrew-Tubb.jpeg)
Andrew Tubb
Cirencester Town Council
![Al Ritchie](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Unknown.png)
Al Ritchie
Lateral Coaching
![Andy Jones](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Unknown.png)
Andy Jones
Salus Cyber
![Bryan James](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Unknown.png)
Bryan James
Kite Agency
![Dean Love](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Unknown.png)
Dean Love
Hewitt Recruitment
![Debs Smidt](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Unknown.png)
Debs Smidt
Cotswold Hose & Fittings
![Jane Balaam](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Unknown.png)
Jane Balaam
Reward Risk Management
![Jon Bonnar](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Unknown.png)
Jon Bonnar
Cotswold Energy Group
![Kim Studdert-Kennedy](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Unknown.png)
Kim Studdert-Kennedy
eDivert
![Neil Morgan](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Unknown.png)
Neil Morgan
Neil Morgan Design
![Paul Croaker](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Unknown.png)
Paul Croaker
18IT
![Philip McLaughlin](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Unknown.png)
Philip McLaughlin
Jaslyn
![Roger James](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Unknown.png)
Roger James
Office Star
![Vicky Henderson](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Unknown.png)
Vicky Henderson
Ascend Performance Coaching
![Vijay Sahadevan](https://www.togethergloucestershire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Unknown.png)
Vijay Sahadevan
Carbon Magics