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Business Services
The Oxford Trust appoints Michelle Webb as associate director of operations
The Oxford Trust, the UK charity dedicated to advancing science innovation, education and enterprise, has appointed Michelle Webb as its new associate director of operations to support operational leadership and delivery across the organisation’s innovation programme and two Oxford innovation centres.
Newrotex takes new R&D lab space at the Wood Centre for...
Newrotex, a clinical-stage biotech start-up developing innovative silk-based medical devices for nerve repair, has taken 1,680 sq ft (156 sq m) of manufacturing and R&D laboratory and office space at The Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington, Oxford, as it enters a critical phase of clinical and operational scale-up.
Managing risk in a turbulent market – why trade credit insurance...
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, yet in today’s volatile economy, maintaining it is challenging. A robust risk management strategy that includes trade credit insurance can provide a vital safety net when customers or suppliers fail to pay.
Finance & Insurance
Complete Support Services Becomes Ancora: A Human-First Anchor for Businesses Charting...
In a climate where economic volatility is testing even the most resilient companies, having the right financial expertise is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. Recognising this reality, Complete Support Services has rebranded as Ancora, unveiling a new name, look, and vision that
captures its role as the anchor helping ambitious businesses steady, adapt, and grow in uncertain times.
Managing risk in a turbulent market – why trade credit insurance...
Cash flow is the lifeblood of any business, yet in today’s volatile economy, maintaining it is challenging. A robust risk management strategy that includes trade credit insurance can provide a vital safety net when customers or suppliers fail to pay.
Last Chance: Claim Your COVID-19 Business Interruption Compensation Before It’s Too...
As the March 2026 deadline approaches, businesses that suffered losses during the COVID-19 pandemic have a final opportunity to claim compensation under Business Interruption (BI) insurance policies. Recent legal changes mean more companies may now qualify, even if they were previously denied. If your business had BI cover in place during the first lockdown, now is the time to review your policy, seek expert advice, and act before your chance to recover pandemic-related losses is gone for good. Don’t miss out – find out what steps you need to take before it’s too late.
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OBS2026 Gold Sponsors’ Dinner Brought to you by Keble College
Where Today’s Leaders Meet Tomorrow’s: Join us for a fabulous black tie dinner courtesy of Keble College in the Great Hall. For OBS2026 Gold Sponsors and invited guests only.
Sustainability
Oxford Wood Recycling join B4
An award-winning social enterprise and charity, Oxford Wood Recycling (OWR) combines environmental responsibility with social impact. Operating across Oxfordshire, OWR provides commercial and domestic wood-waste collections, maximising recycling and reclaiming wood for reuse.
East Oxford Community Centre ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates completion of the...
The full redevelopment of East Oxford Community Centre is now complete. This marks the return of a beloved local community venue, boasting additional and more functional community space, a contemporary new look, and lower running costs for the Oxford City Council.
M&M Group appoints new Group Finance Director to oversee strategic growth
A new Group Finance Director has been appointed by environmental and waste services specialists The M&M Group to oversee its strategic direction aligned to business growth plans.
Latest Digest
Issue 61 – Henley Festival
Issue 61, featuring B4 members.
Conference & Events
Women’s Leadership Takes Centre Stage at Randolph Hotel Networking Breakfast
On a morning that perfectly captured the spirit of International Women’s Day, The Randolph Hotel Oxford hosted an inspiring “Empower, Connect & Inspire” networking breakfast, bringing together a room full of ambitious women and community leaders to celebrate leadership, resilience and wellbeing in the workplace.
Five days. Five gatherings. One consistent theme: purposeful collaboration.
Last week was one of those weeks that reminds me exactly why B4 exists.
Charity Ecosystem
Join us for the inaugural charity ecosystem to discuss what members want and can get out of our latest addition to this interactive, thought-provoking and incredibly powerful series of events hosted by Niamh Walshe, Head of Development, The Story Museum.
Professional Services
James Cowper Kreston Join B4 as Platinum Members
B4 is delighted to announce that James Cowper Kreston, one of Oxfordshire and the Thames Valley’s leading firms of accountants and business advisers, has joined the B4 network as a Platinum Member.
Freeths Spotlight: A Young Apprentice’s Path to a Career in Law
Freeths has been working with an outstanding legal apprentice who has shared her story about carving out a successful career in law via the apprenticeship route. She’s currently part of the team at Freeths in Oxford, and her experience offers a really strong example of the opportunities apprenticeships can provide in the legal sector.
Freeths advises G=mc² on significant investment from Mobeus Equity Partners
Freeths is pleased to announce that its Corporate team has advised G=mc², a fast growing, tech enabled brand strategy consultancy, on securing a transformative investment from Mobeus Equity Partners. This strategic partnership will enable G=mc² to accelerate its ambitious growth plans and expand its innovative solutions to global brands.
People
Newrotex takes new R&D lab space at the Wood Centre for...
Newrotex, a clinical-stage biotech start-up developing innovative silk-based medical devices for nerve repair, has taken 1,680 sq ft (156 sq m) of manufacturing and R&D laboratory and office space at The Oxford Trust’s Wood Centre for Innovation in Headington, Oxford, as it enters a critical phase of clinical and operational scale-up.
The University of Oxford Joins B4
The University of Oxford has recognised B4, one of Oxfordshire’s leading business-to-business networks in B4’s 20th anniversary year by becoming a Platinum Member. The partnership highlights the strength of B4’s community which includes some of Oxfordshire’s most respected organisations.
New B4 Member Introduction: Luka Baggio, Renew Yoga Massage
Hello, I’m Luka Baggio, founder of Renew Yoga Massage, based in Bicester and Weston-on-the-Green. My work is rooted in helping people move, breathe and feel better in their bodies — whether that’s through hot yoga, warm yin, Thai yoga massage, or training future therapists.
Sales & Marketing
Platinum Quarterly Speaker: Simon Lacey
Blenheim Palace plays host to the first B4 Platinum Quarterly on Wednesday 26th February when our guest speaker will be Simon Lacey.
B4 Welcomes MOTION3
Welcome to B4, Chris Smith and the team from MOTION3, a video agency near Oxford that specialises in creating high-impact visual content for businesses and organisations.
Really Connect with B4 at The Story Museum
Telling your business story is a powerful tool for building trust because it humanises your brand, creating a deeper connection with your audience. We regularly see businesses ‘storytelling’ on social media to great effect and it’s something we want to help our Members do on a more regular basis.
Property
East Oxford Community Centre ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates completion of the...
The full redevelopment of East Oxford Community Centre is now complete. This marks the return of a beloved local community venue, boasting additional and more functional community space, a contemporary new look, and lower running costs for the Oxford City Council.
Ad-hoc co-working space and meeting rooms now available at Witney Business...
Witney Business & Innovation Centre (WBIC) is pleased to be providing additional social workspaces to enhance its current business space offerings to meet the needs of the local start-ups and businesses, continuing the legacy of Windrush House being the ‘hub’ of the community.
Careys Construction Campus at Oxford North’s inaugural student cohort celebrates their...
The first students to take part in the pilot Careys Construction Campus at Oxford North, the free three-week training course for people aged 17 years and over, have graduated with flying colours.
Local Government
Exciting January Events for B4 Members: A Great Start to 2025
January 2025 promises an exhilarating line-up of events for B4 Members, offering opportunities to connect, celebrate, and be inspired. With three unique gatherings, B4 Members can look forward to forging meaningful connections, experiencing rich cultural traditions, and engaging with influential figures in the local community. Here’s a closer look at what’s in store:
OxLEP Skills: Opportunities for Oxfordshire Employers 2022-2023
If you were ever wondering what opportunities there were for Oxfordshire employers to engage with future generations, look no further.
Oxfordshire’s green champions unite to host inaugural OX to ZERO conference
OxLEP joined forces with the leading Oxfordshire voices of the University of Oxford, Harwell Campus and the Culham Science Centre-based UKAEA to host the first-ever OX to ZERO conference (1 September).
Strategy
Welcome to B4: Paul Horseman, Oxfordshire’s Only Professional EOS Implementer®
We’re delighted to welcome Paul Horseman, Oxfordshire’s only Professional EOS Implementer®, to the B4 Community. Paul is one of just 850 certified EOS Implementers® worldwide — an exclusive group helping business leaders build stronger, more focused, and more successful organisations.
B4 Welcomes Oppo
The wonderful Ben Howells is ‘on a mission to re-wire how work gets done.’ Here Ben tells us more about Oppo, his consultancy which has recently joined B4. Good to have you on board Ben.
Fostering a Workplace Culture with Claire Croft
B4 Members gathered at B4 HQ for a thought-provoking session with culture specialist and B4 Platinum Member, Claire Croft, exploring what it really takes to build a workplace where people and business deliver meaningful impact. From the outset, Claire reframed “culture” away from perks and gimmicks—“bean bags and beer fridges” don’t make a culture—and toward the everyday decisions, behaviours, and systems that shape how work gets done.
Tech, IT & Comms
Impact Session with Oxford Brookes University: AI, Data & Cyber Trends...
Business leaders from across Oxfordshire gathered for the first OBS2026 Impact Session series, delivered in partnership with Oxford Brookes University, to explore the AI, data and cyber trends that will shape 2026 and beyond.
Inclusivity in youth rugby: Darren Rea is honoured at UK Coaching...
Last week at the UK Coaching Awards in Leeds, our colleague, Darren Rea was recognised for his inspirational work coaching young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).
Discover How to Use AI Safely to Grow & Future-Proof Your...
One hundred local business leaders will gather on Friday 19th September 2025 at the Leonardo Royal Hotel Oxford for a high-impact networking breakfast and extended workshop designed to help SMEs harness the power of AI — safely, securely, and with immediate business benefit.
Web & Social
Indulge upgrade to Platinum Membership
Local digital agency Indulge have enjoyed a great first year back in the B4 community, so much so that director Paul Wood has upgraded to Platinum Membership. Here we find out more about Paul and Indulge.
How do I hire a web development agency?
It can be tough finding a good web development agency – mainly because there are so many agencies out there, and it can be hard to know which one is the right fit for your project.
How do I choose a good web design agency?
The first thing to appreciate when choosing a good design agency is that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, so you’ll need to find an agency that can tailor its services to meet your unique requirements.
Responsible Business
Oxford Wood Recycling join B4
An award-winning social enterprise and charity, Oxford Wood Recycling (OWR) combines environmental responsibility with social impact. Operating across Oxfordshire, OWR provides commercial and domestic wood-waste collections, maximising recycling and reclaiming wood for reuse.
East Oxford Community Centre ribbon cutting ceremony celebrates completion of the...
The full redevelopment of East Oxford Community Centre is now complete. This marks the return of a beloved local community venue, boasting additional and more functional community space, a contemporary new look, and lower running costs for the Oxford City Council.
Christmas Comes Early to The Randolph Hotel as Raise’25 Secures Major...
Christmas arrived early for guests at The Randolph Hotel, Oxford’s iconic five-star landmark, where festive décor, first-class food, and inspiring company set the scene for exciting news from Raise’25, Oxfordshire’s most collaborative charity initiative.