Fair Sponsors
Sponsoring The Fair
Bloomfield & Associates Ltd
Bloomfield & Associates are a modern progressive company of independent financial advisers. We believe very strongly in high quality personal service and harness technology to produce smart, efficient and cost-effective solutions for our clients. Everybody has different protection needs and it’s important to make sure that you and your family are correctly covered. Whether you need mortgage protection, income protection, or a plan to provide for your children we will advise you on all aspects and make recommendations based on your needs.
We also offer advice on plans designed to help with mitigating Inheritance Tax. There are a range of trusts available and your adviser is qualified to help you make sure you choose the most appropriate to your circumstances. We also offer advice on private medical insurance for individuals and corporate schemes. The Financial Conduct Authority does not regulate Taxation and Trust advice. As independent financial advisers we offer investments from the whole market place and use technology to provide cost effective investment solutions for our clients.
There are a wealth of global investment opportunities to choose from. We provide you with appropriate investment strategies which align with your financial attitudes to provide income and/or investment growth opportunities.
Our team of advisers provide bespoke, comprehensive advice offering tailored investment solutions and ongoing reviews, in order to help achieve your financial goals. Your capital is at risk. The value of your investment (and any income from them) can go down as well as up and you may not get back the full amount you invested. *Investments carry risks
GetSet for Growth
The GetSet for Growth Somerset programme is a fully funded
ERDF business support programme that can also offer eligible
businesses Grant funded. The grant component of 30% enables
companies to access funding to invest in their business growth
through the purchase of products or services.
– Initially the programme team will provide guidance to
help businesses work through the grant application
process. This includes checking eligibility and ensuring
that procurement of products and services using the
grant is compliant to ERDF guidance.
– Each application is then assessed by the programme
team and approved or rejected, with full details given
as to the outcome.
– Once approved and the eligible purchases made, the
business will be asked to submit receipts to the team.
These are then checked and approved in a three stage
process by the programme Business Advisor, then the
Programme Director and finally the Financial
Controller.
– Once the receipts have been approved as being in line
with ERDF eligibility for SME contributions, the grant is
issued to the business.
Support for the business from the GetSet Somerset team is
available in addition to grant awarded which is designed to
optimise growth potential for the business as a result of their
investment in eligible products or services.
The grant process is subject to due diligence in line with other
ERDF grant schemes and verified as compliant through
independent legal advice, as required by EU articles within the
current framework.
Drivwolf
Drivwolf offers intensive driving courses in and around the Wincanton area, centring
out of Yeovil test centre. But, why Intensive? While traditional 2-hour lessons may
seem like the easier option, Intensive courses are designed to take you from walking
to driving in one-two weeks. They are also more efficient, by driving for longer
periods each day, it helps you retain the information quicker. This also means that
you are more likely to pass first time! But the best thing? It saves you money in the
long run, as fewer lessons tend to be required! Choose an intensive driving course
and become a confident and skilled driver in no time!
First step accomplished; you’ve picked Intensive! So why should you choose
Drivwolf? With over 4 years’ experience in both intensive and traditional 2-hour
lessons, Simon Wolf has built up an incredible pass rate for his students. Taking the
time to listen to and encourage each student to help them get the best driving
experience possible. His calm mannerisms also means that students feel safe and
secure during the stressful time of learning to drive. He also uses a mixture of
teaching techniques, to fit the way you learn best. If you want the confidence you
need to pass your test, but also the knowledge, skill and precision to be confident out
on the road, then Drivwolf is the way to learn.
www.drivwolf.com
James Coward
Chartered accountant practise based in Bruton. Specialist in helping owner managed businesses.
As a fully qualified Chartered Accountant I am able to deal with the statutory and tax compliance requirements of different businesses. Leaving the business owners to do what they do best safe in the knowledge that they will be paying the minimum amount of tax and will meet all their compliance requirements.
The current climate is tough for small businesses, I offer quarterly meetings to review how your business is performing plus a review of future cashflows to identify pinch points before they turn into problems.
If you are looking to grow your business or just starting out I can provide the insights to help you understand how your business is performing.
I enjoy learning about different businesses and working with the owners to provide them with the information they need, building relationships to ensure I understand all their business goals. I can then use my experience and skills to help them set targets and measure their performance against these. I am a certified adviser for Xero cloud accounting software. This is great software if you are looking to speed up processing and have access to useful real time reports anywhere.
KingsLand Property & Land Agents
KingsLand Property & Land Agents based in The Tythings Commercial Centre in
Wincanton offers a range of services to help sell your property or land in and around
Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset.
Established in June 2021, Kingsland Property & Land Agents cover a wide local area
including Wincanton, Mere, Gillingham, Bruton, Castle Cary, Sherborne and all the
surrounding villages.
Our experienced residential team headed up by Marc Venton & Sarah Tompkins pride themselves in their personal approach and service. Having lived and worked in the local area for over 25 years and have gained outstanding local knowledge and a wealth of business connections that make the buying and selling process as seamless as possible. This is evident in our google reviews and feedback on our service.
We offer FREE market appraisals of your home, professional photography, Royal
Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) approved floorplans, and strategic marketing
to maximise the sale exposure of your home. We will provide you with a guide to
selling your home, discuss marketing options and most importantly pricing strategy.
We have a substantial applicant database of people wanting to move within and into
the local area and take advantage of all the surrounding area has to offer.
Here at Kingsland, we understand that every home is unique, and that’s why we offer a
tailored service designed to suit your property and personal needs.
or call Marc or Sarah on 01963 34455 for all your
property buying or selling needs.
Accar Food Commit
Sharon Brown runs a local Food Consultancy Business, Accar Food Commit. With 30years experience in 12 food sectors and passionate about making a difference whatever the task and whatever the food business size.
Accar Food’s services include helping food businesses install, maintain, or improve their food technical & quality systems from new products, commissioning through to assisting improvements in more stable businesses who are eager to reach technical excellence. The aim is to ensure the very best food safety standards are continually in place to as many food business as possible.
A well versed SALSA auditor & mentor for food, cheese, and beer. Also a lead auditor for BRCGS Food & Storage & Distribution plus ISO9001:2015 she also completes Laboratory compliance audits for Eurofins and has recently been accepted into the Specialist Cheese Association technical committee.
With a very hands on approach and always a willingness to help Accar Food Commit is a dedicated food safety company with a vison to ensure all food is made safely.
Battens Solicitors
At Battens Solicitors we want to focus on you, to find the best legal solution for your business, family and future. We have the expertise to turn challenges into opportunities and what’s more we have been doing it for 300 years. Straight talking, pragmatic advice to guide you through whatever life has instore.
We are a full-service law firm, with six offices in Somerset and Dorset, including Yeovil, Sherborne and Castle Cary. Whether you are running a business, getting divorced or making a will, we deliver outstanding legal expertise on your doorstep without the London price tag.
Come and meet the Head of our Castle Cary office, Private Client Senior Associate Sally Manning at the Battens Solicitors stand at the fair and she will be delighted to talk to you about whatever legal query you may have or put you in touch with one of our friendly team of legal experts who will be able to help.
Our Experience, your future.
Battens Solicitors
0800 6528373
Whiteacre Planning
We are an independent town planning consultancy based just outside Wincanton offering a personal and efficient service. Broadly, planning consultants advise on whether planning permission is required and, if so, prepare and submit planning applications. This might be to extend your home; to change the use of a building for a new business; or to build a new home.
Many of our clients are local, but we also operate across the South West — serving Somerset, Dorset, Devon, and Wiltshire. We also work nationally.
We provide a full range of planning services including planning applications, Listed Building Consent, planning appraisals and appeals and changes of land use.
Planning is notoriously complicated and it can be highly emotive. Using a planning consultant takes the guesswork out of the process and can make obtaining planning permission relatively smooth. Our experience and knowledge of the planning system can help our clients maximise the potential of their property and avoid pitfalls such as unnecessary costs or unexpected fees.
Charles Endirect
Experts in metal fabrication and electrical equipment for street lighting since 1984.
We’re a family-owned business, expert in design and manufacture of metal fabrication and electrical equipment, principally for the street lighting market. We set industry benchmarks, through investment in research and development, introducing new energy-saving products, as well as in-house testing facilities (to EN 50191).
Based in our own factory in Wincanton, Somerset, we are perfectly positioned as a base for our knowledgeable sales force and delivery team supplying and supporting our customers in the UK and globally.
Our company is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 Quality Accredited with all areas operating stringent quality control systems, this results in products that are designed and manufactured to comply with, or exceed, all relevant legislation.
Currently we have interesting roles in Engineering and Customer Services. Please contact us if you’d like more information on these roles; or for one of our team to call or visit; or chat online.
Our product range includes:
Isolators, Cut Outs, Festive Lighting, Feeder Pillars Shells, Pre-Wired Distribution Units, In-ground Distribution units, Belisha Beacon Equipment, CELtek Central Management System, Photocells, Earthing, Passive Safety Systems, Surge Protection, Bespoke Bracketry & Metalwork, EV Charging, Smart City & IoT Lighting Management products
W: www.CharlesEndirect.com T: +44 (0)1963 848 400 E: info@CharlesEndirect.com
Wessex Way, Wincanton Business Park, Wincanton, Somerset BA9 9RR