We’ve had a great start to this year’s Poppy Appeal at Waitrose Cheltenham, with so much generosity and community spirit. A heartfelt thank you to Waitrose Cheltenham for welcoming and

A meaningful gift that funds animal care and life-changing therapeutic experiences in the/our local community Lydbrook, October 2026 – Orchard Trust has launched a new animal sponsorship campaign, “The Gift

“Too often, I hear in meetings feedback that providers have not responded, or that placements feel unable to meet the young person’s needs.” That’s how an LDA Case Manager in

C2S Official Technology Partner Emerge Digital is hosting Leading with AI, a practical, hands-on workshop designed to help businesses explore how AI can support their teams and improve everyday processes.

Hughes Paddison is delighted to announce the promotion of Diane Kemple to Director in our Family Team, recognising her many years of commitment to the firm, her extensive experience in

A Cyber Security Awareness Month guide for C2S members from Nick Rowntree, Director of System 15, an IT support and cyber security expert. You don’t have to be a big

C2S members Gloucestershire College and Lorrin White of Time For Strategy are working together to help local businesses develop the skills and confidence to make better use of artificial intelligence.

Cheltenham-based public relations agency HeadOn PR is celebrating a hat trick of award wins after securing its latest win at the National UK Agency Awards.  Held at the Hilton London Bankside, the

Our inaugural A Novel Way to Network event offered something a little different—and judging by the feedback, it was a real success. Held in partnership with Cheltenham Festivals and Cheltenham

The Queens Hotel Cheltenham is inviting businesses and guests to celebrate the festive season in style, with Christmas dining experiences and exclusive offers to enjoy in the New Year. Located

Full Funnel and Growth Marketing Business growth + customer experience = a match made in heaven YES we were greedy for this A-Z blog – because why have one letter

Cheltenham Borough Council is teaming up with Keep Britain Tidy for ‘Fight Fly-Tipping Fortnight’, a campaign warning residents about criminal waste traders who use convincing, professional-looking online ads to pose

A Q&A with metrics and analytics genius Chris Parsons     Imagine this:     You’re at a crossroads in your life. Maybe you’re going for that work promotion, weighing up whether

The 7-day Digital Marketing Health Challenge    You’ve heard of digital detoxes, what about digital health challenges? Well, we’ve only gone and made one – a whole week of ways

Gloucestershire heating and plumbing specialist Hewer has been shortlisted for a prestigious marketing award following a successful campaign to promote its boiler care plans, developed in partnership with local agency

HR specialist at Azets says employers must ensure compliance with regulations from October 30 Employers across the South West are being warned to be fully compliant with new third party

For content’s sake    Here’s a question – why does “B2B content” seem to mean “boring content”? When did the idea of providing a product and/or service to another business

The Cheltenham Trust has announced its “Season of Joy” for the festive period, with a host of events across the town promising something special for every resident. The charity –

Before we get into the nitty gritty of this blog, we’re going to be lofty for a minute, and ask first – what actually is a brand?  Bear with us,

“An ABM campaign, but make it effective”.  How to set up an ABM campaign that delivers results.    You’re up to date with ABM (account-based marketing to those non-marketers among

What is ABM and how does it make your B2B strategy a success story?    Welcome to the world of account-based marketing, or ABM for short. Now, acronyms are as

Work with us to rescue more and more animals in Gloucestershire If your company is looking for a partner next year, we would love to be your Charity of the

This October, Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home is celebrating Free Wills Month, giving people the opportunity to create their Will for free while considering the difference they could make for

This October, communities across the UK and Ireland are lighting up in celebration of Purple Flag Awareness Month, a nationwide initiative recognising towns and cities that offer safe, welcoming, and

Business transformation specialist Commercial has achieved its second consecutive Platinum rating from global sustainability assessment platform EcoVadis as it sets out a new package of carbon reduction targets. The Platinum

A lottery player has become the first person to win the Cheltenham Lottery’s £25,000 jackpot prize. The lucky winner, who supports Friends of the Wilson through their weekly lottery ticket,

The No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Awards are now open for nominations, recognising the young people, organisations and projects that have made a real difference to children, families and communities

Helping people stay healthy and supported at work is central to building stronger businesses. The latest national Keep Britain Working update highlights that around 300,000 people with a health condition

A magical projection will bring light, colour and story-telling to Cheltenham this Christmas. The immersive film projection will transform the Municipal Offices and celebrate the town’s identity, heritage and character.

A major new project is set to bring a fresh visual to one of Cheltenham town centre’s most prominent vacant buildings, with large-scale heritage due to be installed across the

Cheltenham BID is introducing a new Community Safety Officer (CSO) pilot scheme to provide additional support for businesses and help create a safer, more welcoming town centre environment. Launching on

Black Mountain Clothing has always been about far more than supplying embroidered and printed clothing. We are a people focused business built around service, quality, relationships and doing what we

Applications open on Monday 28 September and close on Tuesday 15 December 2026 Local groups in Cheltenham’s non-parished areas are being invited to bid for a share of £230,000 from

National audit, tax, advisory and consulting firm Crowe today released the findings of its 2026 Law Firm Benchmarking Survey, produced in collaboration with the Institute of Legal Finance & Management

Artificial intelligence may be creating significant opportunities for businesses, but as adoption accelerates, understanding the risks, responsibilities and security implications is becoming just as important as understanding its potential. That

Inspiring action since 2004, Recycle Week is the nation’s biggest annual celebration of recycling, delivered by Recycle Now. This year, Recycle Week (14-20 September) is showing people how their recycling

Christmas might still feel a little way off, but it’s never too early to start thinking about festive gifting! Laithwaites has just launched its new Christmas gifting range for business

They should have been with their mum. Instead, they were found abandoned and alone. Just two weeks ago, five tiny kittens arrived at The Cotswolds Dogs & Cats Home. Patricia,

Prosperity Care & Wellbeing is on course to make a difference as headline sponsor of National Star’s Charity Golf Day. Their sponsorship will help fund specialist equipment and resources that

Inspiring Women in Business Profiles We’re alwasy proud to shine a spotlight on some of the exceptional women shaping our business community. These are women who are leading organisations &

This autumn, The Wilson relaunches its museum wing to tell the story of Cheltenham through the eyes of its communities.  The museum’s transformation has been shaped by over 58,000 responses

Helping businesses navigate the opportunities, challenges and rapid pace of change across AI, technology and cyber security. Technology is changing the way businesses operate at an extraordinary pace. AI, automation,

The Cheltenham Trust has launched The Big Splash, a new fundraising campaign to help local disadvantaged children access swimming lessons and develop essential water safety skills for free at Leisure at

August 26, 2026 Ann-Maree James is RBL’s Senior Volunteer Experience Manager. Seeking a career that delivered a more direct and meaningful impact, she found herself in the charity sector, where

Last week Cheltenham Borough Council gave the green light for a new state-of-the-art facility at Cheltenham General Hospital. The new cancer centre will offer patients modern clinical and treatment spaces,

The C2S community enjoyed a fantastic day of cricket, conversation and connection at the Cheltenham Cricket Festival – the oldest cricket festival in the world. Our sold-out hospitality event brought

20 August 2026 Manufacturing order books saw a noticeable improvement in August according to the CBI’s latest Industrial Trends Survey (ITS), following a sharp deterioration over April-July. Total order books were

The Chamwell Centre Charity is bringing a splash of colour and creativity to Gloucester this August with the launch of its Duck Trail, inviting families, friends and visitors to discover

Hundreds of people from across the local community came together for a fantastic Community Day organised by First Thought Care Services, creating a fun-filled day for children, families and the

More than 6,500 children, young people and their families attended No Child Left Behind’s (NCLB) Party in the Park, filling Pittville Park and Prince of Wales Stadium for a day

Gloucestershire College has announced the appointment of Dan Smale as Director of Digitech, marking a significant milestone in the delivery of its Technical Excellence College (TEC) programme in Digital and

At C2S, we believe that business has the power to make a positive difference in our communities. That’s why we’ve proudly supported the CCP Sleep Out since the very first

Cheltenham residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote on decisions that affect them. The annual canvass allows Cheltenham Borough Council

“The greatest danger in times of turbulence is not the turbulence – it is to act with yesterday’s logic.” Peter Drucker There was a time when leaders were expected to

Cheltenham-based technology company Origin8tive has become the latest organisation to support University of Gloucestershire’s Golden Valley Tech Futures Scholarship, sponsoring scholarships for students beginning their studies this September. The scholarship

A huge thank you to Victoria Heugh from Crowe UK for leading another insightful Finance Focus session, helping our members understand how employee ownership and incentivisation can support recruitment, retention

One of Gloucestershire’s leading employers and manufacturers has marked a major milestone in its continued growth after officially opening the first phase of a £5 million investment programme designed to

Creative communications agency DRPG has celebrated the 10th year of its flagship thought leadership event, BigTalk, bringing a record number of clients, partners and industry peers together at Studio 212 for a day built around fresh thinking,

Whether you’re planning a staff celebration, a customer thank you, a supplier evening or a stakeholder event, finding something a little different can make all the difference. Our friends at

Business leaders, educators and public sector organisations came together at the Gloucestershire Green Skills Conference on 8 July to explore how the county can develop the skills needed to support

Following the success of the C2S Awards 2026, winners, highly commended businesses and finalists came together for the C2S Knowledge Exchange, a morning dedicated to sharing knowledge, learning from peers

A new Youth Advisory Board is being established to ensure that young people play a direct role in shaping the future of Golden Valley, the nationally significant cyber, AI, secure

Do you want your operations to reflect your social & environmental values, and love building community? There is a new programme starting in September that is for you! Today’s customers,

For many family businesses and owner-managed companies, succession is not simply a legal or tax exercise. It is a process of preparing the next generation to assume responsibility for ownership,

The Charity Cotswold Dogs & Cats Home, based in Gloucestershire, are running free drop-in welfare sessions in the local community. These outreach clinics are held intermittently at local community centres,

Exciting plans to deliver 24 much needed new homes for social rent and shared ownership have reached a major milestone in Cheltenham. The landmark development at 320 Swindon Road has

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear colleague and friend, Ollie Newbold. For more than 20 years, Ollie has been an integral part of

C2S Brand & Marketing Focus Series – Part Three with Wagada Digital The latest instalment of our marketing workshop series, delivered in collaboration with Wagada Digital, explored one of the

We’re delighted to share that Alexandria Seddon has officially qualified as a Chartered Legal Executive Lawyer – and it couldn’t be more deserved. Alex is a valued member of our Residential

C2S Property & Construction Networking Event Brings Industry Together with Insight from MP Max Wilkinson C2S, in collaboration with Official Partner McLoughlin Planning and Plainview Planning, once again brought together

Get Ready for a Pawsome Day Out! We’re so excited to invite you to our fun Dog Show on Saturday 20th June from 11am–2pm at Leaf & Ground, Dursley in

Plainview Planning has secured planning permission for five chalet-style family homes on the edge of Great Leighs, near Chelmsford, on a site with a history of refusals and a settlement

Don’t miss Gloucester Hartpury’s final home fixture of the 2025/26 Premiership Women’s Rugby season as they return to Kingsholm Stadium for a special Queensholm with Vodafone matchday. Cheer on the

The NAF Hartpury International Celebration of Eventing has become one of the most anticipated fixtures in the eventing calendar. Each August, some of the world’s leading international event riders head to

Award-winning Cheltenham-based public relations agency, HeadOn PR, has appointed Amy Broadbent as Account Executive in response to growing demand for AI search and digital PR services. Amy, 24, joins from national coffee brand SOHO Coffee, where she

A long-standing tax levied on businesses donating to charities has now been removed, an accountancy and advisory firm covering Gloucestershire today confirmed. Azets wants to remind local firms that they

A major new innovation district in Cheltenham is drawing on more than a century of British intelligence, codebreaking and cyber security expertise as it seeks to become a global hub

This weeks Working in Multigenerational Organisations event brought together business leaders, HR professionals and people managers for a lively and insightful discussion about one of the most talked-about workplace topics.

Some of England’s most exceptional inland Jurassic geology has been protected as the Cheltenham Escarpment – the 15th site in the King’s Series of National Nature Reserve (NNRs). Overlooking the Regency

Applications are now invited for funding to support strategic infrastructure projects across Cheltenham Borough, Gloucester City and Tewkesbury Borough council areas.  The ten-week bidding period runs from Monday, 1 June, to Friday, 7 August.     The funding will support both:   Councillor Richard Stanley,

The ambitious new series A Time, A Place to brighten up busy walkway and cycle path An ambitious new series of sculptural “stations” celebrating Cheltenham’s rich history, communities and natural environment will

CUBA  is facing its deepest crisis in decades, with rolling blackouts, fuel shortages and growing unrest placing mounting pressure on the Communist regime. In a new Special Report, Sibylline examines whether Washington

Manor By The Lake | Tuesday 23rd June 2026 We are delighted to invite local business owners, leaders and managers to a Business Breakfast at the stunning Manor By The

StopTalking.Build is bringing its AI Sprint Cohort to Patch Gloucester on 24 July 2026 – a full-day hands-on workshop where teams learn which AI platforms to use, how to use

C2S is proud to announce that it has once again been recognised as the Most Innovative Business Support Organisation in South West England, securing the award for a second consecutive

Due to the hot weather forecast on Tuesday 26, Wednesday 27, Thursday 28 and Friday 29 May, our collection teams will be starting their rounds from 6am instead of 7am.

Golden Valley, affordable housing and tackling climate change remain top priorities. Following the recent local elections and the appointment of a new deputy mayor, leader, Councillor Rowena Hay has taken

Wilson Art Gallery and Museum is set to open The Art of Looking: From Dutch Masters to Modern Britain on 29 May 2026. The exhibition will bring together paintings from

The C2S Annual Charity Golf Day returned on Wednesday 20th May 2026 with resounding success, bringing together businesses from across the region for a memorable day of golf, networking and

Calling all business owners and senior finance professionals… this one is for you! Hosted at Cheltenham Racecourse, the seminar will focus on the tax, finance and regulatory changes that matter

University of Gloucestershire Performing Arts students are taking their performances into the community working with iconic local venues across the summer. The 2026 programme will showcase the work of students

In business, ambition is often celebrated as the answer. 🏆 Win the contract.🎯 Hit the target.👥 Employ more people.🚀 Reach the next milestone. And whilst growth and success absolutely matter,

Premier Forest Products has reinforced its commitment to social responsibility by becoming the first private sector company to sign the Welsh Government’s Corporate Parenting Charter. Working in partnership with Newport

A new study by University of Gloucestershire Music Business students is shining a light on the experiences, habits and concerns of audience members, artists and representatives of grassroots music venues

Minimal changes following Early May and Spring bank holiday There will be minimal changes to Cheltenham’s waste and recycling collections following the bank holidays in May. Collections will take place

Hughes Paddison is delighted to welcome Niamh McAlonan as a Director within its Private Client team, further strengthening the firm’s expertise in Wills, Probate and Estates. Experienced Private Client solicitor

Gloucestershire College Announces Second Campus in Cheltenham to Boost Post‑16 Places and Tackle County Post-16 Education Priorities Gloucestershire College is expanding its provision in Cheltenham by refurbishing and opening a

As the days grow longer and Cheltenham begins to glow with the promise of summer, The Queens Hotel Cheltenham is delighted to welcome guests and locals alike to enjoy the

Artificial Intelligence is no longer something on the horizon—it is here, shaping the way businesses operate every single day. From automating repetitive tasks and improving efficiency, to supporting decision-making and

The C2S Awards Judging Day once again proved to be a powerful reminder of the strength, innovation and ambition within our business community. Bringing together an outstanding panel of judges

University of Gloucestershire will showcase emerging writers and artists at the launch of its 15th anthology of new writing and art, Ink and Influence. Since the series began in 2007,

System15 has successfully achieved the Cyber Essentials Plus certification following a rigorous independent audit, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to cyber security excellence. Having held the Cyber

Randall & Payne are pleased to announce that Rob Case has been appointed as Managing Partner, succeeding Tim Watkins, who is stepping aside from the role after a successful period

Global supply chains have been under constant stress, but the solution for many organisations might be sitting right on their doorstep. From shipping delays to geopolitical shocks, organisations everywhere have

With up to five generations now working side by side, the UK workforce is undergoing one of its biggest shifts yet. In this C2S Voice piece, we explore how organisations

Orchard Trust is excited to share some sunny news: OrchardFest is returning on 15th August 2026! OchardFest 2026 is Orchard Trust’s popular accessible music festival, designed especially for people with

It’s often the simplest conversations that stay with you. This week, we spent time with Prosperity Care talking about something many businesses will recognise—redundant IT equipment. Laptops, screens, tech that

Early Bird Price Now Available! Stand bookings are now open for C2S Educational Outreach Live 2026, taking place on Wednesday 25th November 2026 at Cheltenham Racecourse, Gloucestershire. Now in its

As part of our C2S Best Practice series, we were delighted to visit Commercial at their Cheltenham headquarters—bringing together members for an insightful and inspiring morning of shared learning. From

The countdown is on for the C2S Business Awards 2026, and ticket sales are officially open! This year’s event promises to be the biggest and most exciting celebration of business

A Full House at Dunkerton Park Last week, the C2S Awards Shortlist Celebration brought together nearly 300 business leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators for an evening of recognition, celebration, and connection.

From 1 April, Rachel Stewart and Jon Rathbone will take over as Joint Managing Directors at Hughes Paddison, following the retirement of long-serving Managing Director Jane Brothwood. Both Rachel and