Patron Members
At Allotts, our vision is to be the first choice provider of innovative financial and business solutions to South Yorkshire and the surrounding area. Founded in 1927, we have a well-deserved reputation for adding value to our clients' businesses through a wide range of consultancy services in addition to audit and compliance work.
Our reputation is based on the high quality service provided by the seven partners and over eighty staff at our offices in Doncaster and Rotherham. The partners have developed a range of specialisms including medium to large corporates, charities, medical practices, solicitors, farmers and family run businesses.
We provide the following services:
- Audit and Accounts
- Corporate Tax
- VAT Planning
- IT Services
- HR Services
- Personal Tax
- Inheritance Tax Planning
- Independent Financial Advice
For more information please contact our Doncaster office on 01302 349218. You can also visit our website for a wealth of information and resources at www.allotts.co.uk
ALLOTTS - Making the right decisions
Atkinson Smith, Insurance Brokers, Risk Managers and Independent Financial Planners, were formed in 1975. Doncaster has developed a booming economy over recent years, and Atkinson Smith has also enjoyed tremendous growth throughout this time.
Doncaster Chamber has played a vital role in the development and success of Doncaster and we are delighted to have become a patron of the Chamber.
We have the facilities to arrange insurance for all types of commercial businesses together with our highly successful risk management division who offer an all encompassing approach. We believe that risk management is the key to making sensible insurance premiums sustainable, and ensuring that clients benefit from best practice, compliance, and of course competitive premiums.
Our unique approach to arranging insurance for individuals, via our Private Client Service, ensures that cover is bespoke to their requirements.
Our Independent Financial Planners are able to review and arrange a large variety of covers to suit both commercial and individual clients.
For further information please visit www.atkinsonsmith.co.uk
A historic coaching inn for over 300 years, The Crown Hotel in Bawtry is South Yorkshire's largest independently owned hotel and became a patron of Doncaster Chamber in February 2007.
Thanks to the dedication and commitment of the hotel's directors, The Crown has benefited from a £4 million investment over the last three years, which has dramatically transformed the hotel, giving it a stylish, sophisticated and contemporary new look, and resulted in it being awarded a four star status by VisitBritain - the award winning tourism-marketing organisation in June 2007.
The Crown Hotel completed the final phase of its total re-development in June 2007, in the form of 11 luxury state-of-the-art executive rooms. All rooms are fully equipped with the very latest technology, plus all the home comforts and luxuries you would expect to find in a contemporary four star hotel.
The Crown also boasts excellent conference and banqueting facilities, with flexible space for as little as 12 to 200 people with private outdoor space.
Craig Dowie - Hotel Director said: "It is very important to us to keep building on our success, so that we are continually looking for new ways to improve our offering and I genuinely believe that our new executive rooms and our four star status has set The Crown apart from other hotels in the area."
Situated just one mile from Doncaster's International Airport, The Crown Hotel is perfectly placed to accommodate in-coming and out-going leisure tourists and business travellers. It is also within easy reach of local attractions such as Doncaster Racecourse and the Doncaster Dome.
For more information about the full range of conference and banqueting facilities or for information on reservations, special events or corporate events at The Crown Hotel Bawtry call 01302 710 341 or visit www.crownhotel-bawtry.com
Awarded Yorkshire Law Firm of the Year for three years in succession, we offer local legal expertise on an international scale. We have a strong association with the Yorkshire region, understanding the local economy, local issues and their context.
Wherever you do business regionally, nationally or globally, we can help - we pride ourselves in getting to know our clients and their markets. As the leading full service commercial legal services organisation in South Yorkshire, we offer 'city' quality at regional prices with an unrivalled range of expertise and specialism.
With more than 3,400 lawyers located in 24 countries and 63 offices throughout Europe, Asia, the Middle East and the U.S., DLA Piper is positioned to help companies with their legal needs anywhere in the world.
"Absolutely first class, this pioneering international firm has not forgotten its Yorkshire roots" (Chambers 2006).
For further information about our organisation or services, please visit our website: www.dlapiper.com
Doncaster Rovers has once again continued their significant success story and made noticeable progress over the last five years under the supportive guide of their chairman; John Ryan.
They have secured promotion twice in the past and in 2007 their accolade came in the form of the coveted Johnstones Paint Trophy which they lifted at the Cardiff Millennium Stadium in front of 60,000 supporters and watched by millions of TV viewers. This was their first ever national cup competition and the momentous occasion came as a fitting end to a chapter that called Belle Vue home, moving proudly on to the future at the new Keepmoat Stadium.
Alongside making some high profile signings and developing the success on the pitch, the club also has an excellent scheme in the name of "Rovers in the Community" which concentrates on involving numerous schools and groups that may not otherwise have the facilities and opportunities made available to them.
Doncaster Rovers being patrons of the Chamber of Commerce is yet another reflection of the club's commitment to both the progress of the football club itself but also to the Doncaster Business Community.
For further information please visit www.doncasterroversfc.co.uk or call 01302 539441.
Frank Haslam Milan specialise in the refurbishment and construction of public sector housing. By regularly achieving preferred partner status with Local Authorities, Housing Associations and Registered Social Landlords, within the group we refurbish and build over 30,000 homes each year across the Midlands and North of England.
As part of the Keepmoat Group, FHM strongly believe in synergy and integration with customers, partners and communities to deliver quality partnerships and projects. Every project we undertake is a team achievement, and our vast experience, breadth and impeccable track record show just that. We have the resource to turn regeneration plans into vibrant sustainable communities that people are proud to live and work in. We have a united commitment to making a difference to people's lives and with a strong reputation for quality and delivery, we maintain the family values upon which we were founded.
For further information please visit www.frankhaslammilan.com or call 01302 556303
The Hesley Group is a leading independent provider of residential care and education committed to children and adults with complex and severe learning difficulties, including autism. The Group operates nationally serving over 50 local authorities throughout the UK.
The Groups establishments operate on a 52 week residential basis and are dedicated to providing education, care and therapeutic services of the highest quality to help each student and resident to develop their range of skills and maximise their full potential.
Founded by it present Chairman Stephen Lloyd in 1975, The Hesley Group currently employs over 1200 staff in its establishments, which include; Hesley Village and College - between Rossington and Tickhill, Community Solutions - Thorne, Wilsic Hall School - near Wadworth and Fullerton House School - Denaby. Summer 2007 saw the opening of Low Laithes Village near Ardsley, Barnsley, which will create a significant number of local job opportunities.
The Group provides a full national curriculum in its two schools and vocational training throughout its adult services. Access to and integration with the wider community plays a pivotal role in the development of our students and residents. Links with local businesses have enabled our young people to access a variety of experiences, including exhibiting artwork in local galleries and libraries, working on environmental projects and even gaining employment with local retailers.
For further information please visit www.thehesleygroup.co.uk or call 01302 386900
Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield, the UK's newest purpose built airport, situated on the site of the former RAF Finningley open in April 2005. In just over 5 years, over 4 million passengers have travelled through the airport to a range of over 40 destinations across the globe.
Robin Hood Airport is committed to establishing itself as the region's leading airport, for leisure and business travellers alike.
Our new and existing 'city' destinations mean that we now offer more than ever for the corporate traveller, with a core range of business-friendly routes to build on over the coming years.
New for 2010, easyJet - the largest UK Airline will offer regular, low cost flights to Prague, Barcelona, Faro, Majorca and daily flights to Amsterdam direct from Robin Hood Airport.
Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus, will also offer daily flights to Dublin, with onward transatlantic connections available to New York and Boston.
Local business support for our destinations is essential, to ensure they continue to prosper and help us make the case for a wider range of business-friendly services.
That's why we're asking local companies to support our FLY LOCAL campaign by taking the Business Travel Pledge.
For further information please visit www.robinhoodairport.com/flylocal
Polypipe was founded in Doncaster 26 years ago. With a local workforce of just over 1,200, Polypipe is a very significant employer in the town and the company is keen to help develop the area. David Hall, Chief Executive, says: "We have enjoyed working closely with Doncaster Chamber, helping it represent the business interests of the area for the benefit of the wider community as a whole."
Polypipe is the UK's leading brand of plastic piping and sanitary systems and, although the Group also has production units throughout Europe, two of its main businesses, Polypipe Building Products and Polypipe Sanitary Systems make a large percentage of their products in Doncaster. This includes above- and below-ground drainage [gutters, pipes, underfloor central heating systems and drainage systems]. Similarly with cisterns, internal plumbing of all types, toilet seats, waste outlets and pan connectors; you name it, if it's in plastic, it's probably made at one of our Doncaster manufacturing facilities.
It is a matter of pride that Polypipe significantly contributed in the building of the nearby Robin Hood Airport. Residents will never see the products for they are well hidden underground, but the 100,000 sq.m. car parking areas and the run off from the Terminal roofing drain into Polystorm Modular Water Storage units. The small units, each one metre long x 0.5 metres wide x 0.4 metres deep, are interlinked to form huge tanks that store water in storm times for gradual later release into the water table, preventing surface flooding and overloads to the drainage system. Beneath Robin Hood Airport there are over 17,000 of them!
For further information please visit www.polypipe.com or call 01709 770000.
Sewell Moorhouse is a proud patron of Doncaster Chamber of Commerce. As an independent accounting and secretarial recruitment consultancy, we are delighted to be part of the ongoing growth and success of Doncaster, linked to its inward investment, higher value jobs and great prospects.
The company was founded in 1997. With offices in Doncaster, Sheffield and Leeds, we are now one of the fastest growing recruitment companies in the north of England and we offer some of the best accounting and secretarial vacancies in the region.
Put simply, we offer a professional service underpinned by a genuine approach. Our services include:
- Permanent Accounting and Financial Appointments
- Temporary Accounting and Financial Appointments
- Administrative and Secretarial Appointments
- Recruitment Support
Sewell Moorhouse is a sponsor of the Yorkshire Finance Director of the Year Awards, alongside Ernst and Young, Barclays and Hammonds. We also collected an Award for Excellence through Business Development at the Doncaster Chamber Business Awards.
For further information contact Nigel Brewster for accounting recruitment or Mel Debenham for secretarial recruitment, telephone 01302 367444 or email nigel.brewster@sewellm.co.uk / mel.debenham@sewellm.co.uk.
Alternatively, visit www.sewellm.co.uk to view our latest vacancies.
St Leger Homes is a modern organisation tasked with managing Doncaster's 21,000 council homes and carrying out a huge investment programme that will radically improve the quality of homes for our customers.
We are an Arm's Length Management Organisation, or 'ALMO', created by Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council under a Government initiative to transform the quality of council homes over the next coming years.
The Government is providing new organisations like ours with extra support to invest hundreds of millions of pounds in its Decency Programme. This money would not otherwise be available to Councils and we are planning to spend £300 million - representing the biggest upgrading ever to council homes in Doncaster.
St Leger Homes has now been successful in obtaining its 'two star' rating and will be developing the Decency Programme to ensure all our properties meet the Decent Homes Standard. St Leger Homes is a non-profit making organisation wholly owned by Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council but we have our own board of directors that makes decisions totally independently of the Council.
We have over 700 staff dedicated to bringing about enormous progress and of fulfilling our mission to create 'Quality Homes in Quality Neighbourhoods'.
For further information visit www.stlegerhomes.co.uk
Doncaster Chamber and the award winning Westfield Health have come together to introduce the Chamber Primary Health Plan to Chamber members. Whether you need an effective absence and risk management tool or a valuable employee benefit, the Chamber Plan has been designed to meet the needs of the employer as well as providing the health benefits most popular with employees.
From as little as £1.10 per employee, per week Chamber members can provide their employees with cash benefits towards routine healthcare such as new glasses or contact lenses, dental treatment, therapy treatments and consultations. The Plan also includes access to diagnostic scanning facilities (MRI, CT and PET), an Employee Assistance Programme, fitness and well-being services and personal accident cover.
For just an extra 15p per employee, per week, you can opt to cover your employees' dependent children. After all, healthy kids mean happy and productive staff.
The Chamber Plan is only available as an employer-paid plan, with options for voluntary upgrades and partner cover via payroll deduction.
For further information on the Chamber Plan, please call Westfield Health on 0845 602 1629, email enquiries@westfieldhealth.com or visit www.westfieldhealth.com
Wilfreda Beehive pride themselves on being a 'one stop shop' for all forms of passenger transport by road. This approach makes arranging comfortable transport for corporate and private clients extremely easy. Wilfreda Beehive endeavour to find a solution to all passenger transport problems and help businesses with their 'green' transport plans. The company has a fleet of new vehicles of all sizes to meet the requirements of all customers for any occasion.
The company realises how important passenger transport is to Doncaster and the surrounding villages to help its people achieve their aims whether for business or pleasure. Therefore, Wilfreda Beehive works closely in partnership with Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council and other Local Authorities, South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive, the Doncaster Chamber of Commerce, and local businesses to enhance the quality of bus and coach travel.
All Wilfreda Beehive staff are committed to provide private and public customers with a safe and pleasant experience whether it be bus, coach hire, weekend breaks or holiday tours. This commitment was recognised when the Company were awarded the prestigious 'Investor in People award in 2001 and re-accredited in 2004.
Wilfreda Beehive is the trading name of Wilfreda Luxury Coaches Limited, the company has been in the coach and bus business in the South Yorkshire area since 1949. The company own modern vehicles driven by courteous and professional drivers, backed by excellent administration staff. All vehicles are well maintained and equipped with 'state of the art' communication and digital camera technology giving extra reassurance to all customers and staff.
For further information please visit www.wilfreda.co.uk or call 01302 330330.
Wright Investments is a dynamic organisation, which has grown to be the UK leader in originating entrepreneurial investment opportunities.
As a professional award-winning company, we work to provide a personalised approach to investment, using a unique blend of skills and knowledge to ensure optimal yield and growth.
Our understanding of investment opportunities is second to none, built on an extensive understanding of the marketplace and the ability to manage business demands to achieve the best possible results.
As a Doncaster based company we are delighted to have strengthened our relationship with the Doncaster Chamber, we believe the relationship will be beneficial for both organisations and the local community. We have recently announced our sponsorship deal with Doncaster Rovers and we are looking forward to building strong partnerships with key organisations across the region.
The Wright Group of companies includes Investments, Building, Supply, Residential and Commercial Property, Storage and Removals.
For more information on Wright Investments please contact: Telephone: 0845 2222 111 Email: info@wrightinvestments.co.uk
Website: www.wrightinvestments.co.uk
