Meet Caroline Wherritt, Founder & Chief Executive of Re:Work Office Furniture.

Re:Work are a new and used office furniture supplier who do things differently. As a social enterprise they have a wider focus on helping the environment, as well as providing great products and services to their customers.

“I’m a Wakefield born and bred business owner, running two companies, Re:Work Office Furniture and Workspace Furniture & Design, (although based in South Leeds) we cover everything from Interior design and planning for offices, to Supply and Installing the furniture, as well as supplying pre-loved office furniture. We have Yorkshires’ largest independent showroom, where people can come, feel, look and be inspired… we do the whole sch-bang!

I’m looking to support other businesses within the WAW network, through any useful contacts and experience I may have, as well as, hopefully, a friendly face!

For those that don’t know, I won the Christmas Jumper competition at the event in December – something I am both proud of, and completely embarrassed by because it really wasn’t all that special!!!”

Make sure you say hello to Caroline at the next We Are Wakefield event!

We are proud to announce RV2 Power Ltd as We Are Wakefield Ambassadors.

RV2 Power are the experts in the renewable energy sector.  They provide Solar PV design and installation, backup battery storage and nationwide EV charging installations as core services. All with the ability to support other green tech, such as Air Source Heat Pumps, Wind Turbines, Solar Farms and more. They offer full turn-key solutions across all electrical, solar PV and EV Charging sectors for both residential and commercial. Whatever your power requirements, RV2 can help.

Following on from their success at The Wakefield Business Awards, Tony Simmonds, Director of RV2 Power Ltd said, “RV2 are delighted to become Ambassadors for We Are Wakefield. Claire has created a group of local businesses who share our ethic for trying to keep services local and for doing great work for the people of Wakefield. The group is different from the traditional networking events that we have previously attended. This feels like a natural coming together of like-minded people from across all sectors, whether that be commercial, charitable, or cultural. Nothing is forced it just feels right, something we want to be a part of. We have no expectations of increasing our business, only that we build relationships within the district and hopefully help others along the way. We’re looking forward to see what we can achieve together. I hope we can contribute to assisting We Are Wakefield and the wider WAW community.”

RV2 Power, 5 Nano Park Kelly Way, Wakefield WF2 9FW

We are proud to announce Juice Personnel as We Are Wakefield Ambassadors.

Juice Personnel are an independent recruitment agency based in Wakefield. We were founded in 2003 in Huddersfield with the knowledge that things could be done differently. This led us to adopt what we called our ‘refreshingly different’ approach. This radical new approach to recruitment was based around our core values of mutual understanding, honesty, integrity and quality.

From day one we had a policy to constantly review how we worked. Because of this dedication to self-improvement and our refreshing, personal approach to recruitment we saw a client and candidate loyalty that we’ve never experienced before and quickly outgrew our small office.

Skip forward a few years and we still hold fast to the same morals we started with: mutual understanding, honesty, integrity and quality. Because of our unwavering dedication to client and candidate satisfaction Juice Personnel are now seen as one of the leading independent recruiters in Wakefield.

We are also working towards Net Zero in 2030.

Director, Kelly Smith:

“Juice Personnel has been part of the Wakefield Business Community since 2003 and has worked with 100’s of different types of businesses both from supplier and customer perspectives but since Claire Sutherley joined We are Wakefield, I personally don’t think there has ever been any kind of business community like it. Juice has benefitted from it’s membership in more than a number of ways; we’ve met new clients, new suppliers, won awards, sponsored events and more importantly, developed some genuine relationships with other local businesses which we know will flourish over time and create more and more opportunities.

Celebrating our 20^th birthday this year, I really want Juice Personnel to be an Ambassador for We are Wakefield. I want our business to support others, support our local business community whilst strengthening our position in the local market too. When true business relationships are built on trust, mutual respect and people having a genuine passion for helping others, than amazing things can and will happen and I knew as soon as I heard of the ambassador scheme, that I wanted Juice Personnel to be a part of it.

As a business, we are wholeheartedly looking forward to the next 12 months and what this WAW opportunity will lead to.”

Juice Personnel, Office 6 The Junction, Charles Street, Horbury, Wakefield WF4 5FH

We are proud to announce Solupak & Soluclean as We Are Wakefield Ambassadors.

Solupak are manufacturers and innovators in water soluble systems. Through local warehousing and distribution they maintain low carbon manufacturing in the UK. On-site blending of powders and in-house built sachet production machinery gives customers high speed output. They focus on ensuring that throughout all manufacturing, testing, formulation and packaging processes they maintain a small carbon footprint (using recyclable packaging and re-usable bottles), whilst producing a product which is cruelty free. The user has a low risk of chemical contact, minimal manual handling and easy to use cleaning products. Both the sachet and dilution colour is coded to BICSc. Because it is super concentrated, there is no added costs for shipping water around the country and very little space is required for storage.

The journey of soluCLEAN is one of many twists; 8 years ago the words ‘sustainability’ and ‘eco’ were treated with much less vigour and importance as they are now. soluCLEAN was the first single use plastic free cleaning brand In the commercial cleaning sector… the market place today compared to that of 8 years ago has progressed to having the environment at the forefront. The SoluCLEAN range is an eco-friendly and easy to use range of pre-dosed, concentrated surface cleaning products, encapsulated in fully water-soluble sachets. Covering virtually every aspect of the everyday cleaning needs for today’s demanding professional, saving money, time and waste without compromising on high standards of cleanliness and infection prevention.

“The past 12 months of membership for Solupak have provided us with endless opportunities to put us on the map, throughout Wakefield and beyond. As a company that supplies businesses all over the UK, as well as worldwide, we underestimated the positive impact working with our local business community could have. Becoming part of the ambassador’s club was an easy decision as the return on investment has already been proven but also extended our commitment to be active and engage to benefit not just ourselves but our fellow members. As a full team the value of continuing and further extending our involvement in WAW was agreed and look forward to attending the many superb events on offer.” Alex Thompson, Managing Director.

It’s a pleasure to announce our first We Are Wakefield Ambassador: Elis.

With more than a century of expertise, Elis is an international multi-service provider, offering textile, hygiene and facility service solutions. Everyday, we simplify our client’s life thanks to customised solutions that free up time, simplify processes and save money. We have one objective: to help our clients focus on the core of their business so they may better welcome their customers, assure the safety and well-being of their employees and ensure the quality of their products.

“Elis joined We Are Wakefield to establish a presence within the local community, building supportive and constructive business relationships.

Becoming a WAW Ambassador is a huge honour for Elis and we aim to use this role to further engage with local Wakefield businesses, adding positive value to the Wakefield community by driving collaboration and support to We Are Wakefield members.”

Jonathan Parkinson, General Manager

We’re pleased to welcome Castleford based Target Components Ltd as the latest We are Wakefield members.

Target Components and Target Servers Plus are IT distributors selling household makes along with their own branded products.

They sell to trade through the Target Components division but also sell B2B and end user via the Servers Plus division.

Target are celebrating their 25th year in 2023 and also completing their first year as an employee owned company.  What better way to celebrate than joining the largest business community in West Yorkshire?

Pictured are Finance Manager Rachael Jubb and Managing Director Michael Lawrence who will be coming along to the WAW events.  I’m sure they’ll be given the usual WAW welcome and enjoy being part of the ever growing family!

 

This special Spring business event will hi-light Wakefield’s historic past and the huge opportunities in its future.

Enjoy a superb menu specially prepared by Wakefield College’s Masterchefs of the future, guest speakers and networking with other business leaders from across the region.

• Reception drinks and canapes
• Fantastic 3 course meal with coffee (see over)
• Guest Speaker: Kevin Trickett MBE, President Wakefield Civic Society – Wakefield’s illustrious past
• Keynote Speaker: Sir Rodney Walker – “If I can do it, anyone can.” Inspiration for the future.
• Post lunch networking with paid bar
• Tables seat 8

£35 + booking fee per person – CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR TICKETS

DATE: 15th March 2023 12.30pm to 2.30pm

VENUE: Gaskell’s Restaurant at The Beaumont Building, Wakefield College.

Please give a warm We Are Wakefield welcome to our new members, Yorkshire Sculpture Park.
They can’t wait to meet the rest of the WAW family and will be hosting our April event on Monday 3rd (day change due to Easter) at The Weston Restaurant.
Yet another jewel in the Wakefield cultural crown, joining Theatre Royal Wakefield and Wakefield Cathedral in welcoming you through their doors in 2023!
The Weston Restaurant & Shop is a stunning venue to finish off your walk around YSP or just call in for  a bite to eat from their lovely menu. There’s also boardroom space if you want to host a business meeting with a difference whilst looking out on to Damien Hirst’s breathtaking Myth sculpture.
Check out the website for more information:
https://lnkd.in/d2C8pXwi

Regain Pain Management have over 60 years combined experience treating clients with debilitating chronic pain, persistent muscular tightness, long term headaches/migraines, sciatica, lower back pain, and other sporting, occupational and general musculoskeletal disorders and injuries, using a range of holistic, alternative and complementary therapies .

Their client base covers a  broad spectrum of people, ranging from elite athletes looking to improve their personal best, to the mum who has pain in her lower back and struggles to cope with her young children.

Regain Pain Management also work closely with companies that offer Wellbeing services to their workforce, by providing on site clinics where therapists will deliver various treatments to reduce stress and improve morale.

Therapists are fully insured members of the Federation of Holistic Therapists and have extensive experience in the field of musculoskeletal injury management and provide expert clinic care to a wide range of sporting, occupational and general injuries.

Look out for Mathew or Rachel (pictured) at We Are Wakefield events to find out more or contact them now at [email protected]

 

www.re-gain.me/
facebook.com/regainpainmanagement/

instagram.com/regainpainmanagement/

linkedin.com/in/mathew-jerome-a08b3066/

 

Happy New Year from the We Are Wakefield team.

We can’t wait to see you in 2023 with some amazing events already organised and lots more to come.

We kick off the new year with our Quiz night at The Quarry, Horbury with a Burns Night celebration on 25th January.  Who’ll take home the WAW Quiz Trophy as The Quizzy Rascals defend their title as champions?  Click the image below for more information:

We get back to networking on Friday 3rd February as Theatre Royal Wakefield play host to our key speaker Simon Lightwood MP.  Simon is Labour MP for Wakefield and Shadow Transport Minister.

March takes us up the road to the beautiful Wakefield Cathedral where Managing Director of Haribo UK & Ireland, Jon Hughes, will be telling us about their place within the district.

April sees a change in day due to Easter and our new members Yorkshire Sculpture Park invite you to The Weston on MONDAY 3rd April.

More information about all the events and how to attend can be found here:

We Are Wakefield · Representing diverse sectors around Wakefield and Five Towns

See you soon!

Claire and the We Are Wakefield team