Here you will find more detail about the companies who have become Swansea Bay Futures Associates and have made their commitment to working with us to raise the profile of the Swansea Bay region.
A4E
A4e is a leading public service provider, delivering a range of front line services including employment and welfare, training, education and money and legal advice, serving thousands of people across three continents – Europe, Australasia and Asia. Originally set up in UK by Emma Harrison over 20 years ago to assist redundant steelworkers with the training they needed to find work in other industries, A4e’s core mission is to improve people’s lives. This private company continues to operate with a social purpose at its core, investing profits back into the business to enable it to reach out to more people in more ways, to help them improve their lives. A4e works in partnership with governments, public sector organisations, private sector companies, voluntary and community groups. For more information, please visit www.mya4e.com/about/facts-figures
Afon Tinplate
Based in Swansea, Afon Tinplate have been servicing the canmaking industry since 1923 and specialise in supplying tinplate and processing the substrate to a form where it can be presented directly to a canmaking line. The company supplies plain, printed and coated tinplate in sheet, strip and body-blank form. Being strategically located close to a major tinplate manufacturer, and with all the production facilities on one site, Afon Tinplate aim to simplify the supply chain, offer shorter lead times and lower distribution costs to customers. Visit www.afontinplate.co.uk
A Space in the City
A Space in the City Ltd provides the widest range of short-stay or ‘serviced’ apartments in the Cardiff & Swansea areas of South Wales... Visit www.aspaceinthecity.co.uk/
Broomfield & Alexander
Broomfield & Alexander are Wales's leading independent firm of accountants and professional advisors, based in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea. We provide financial and commercial services to owner managed businesses, mid to large corporates, medical practices, private clients and professional practices. For more information please visit our web site www.broomfield.co.uk
CIOTEK Ltd
CIOTEK Ltd is a business, management and marketing consultancy based in Gowerton, Swansea. The organisation employs 3 individuals, each with unique skills in performance improvement consultancy, enterprise mentoring, training, workforce development, website design, branding and multimedia management. CIOTEK Ltd has been in operation for nearly 10 years and has established itself as a reputable provider of business advice and support to organisations of various size and sector. The Directors are approved consultants on a variety of Government funded programmes, allowing them to provide fully funded advisory services to the end user. CIOTEK Ltd are approved Chartered Marketers with the CIM, accredited to facilitate Belbin Team Role training and obtained their Silver Investors in People accreditation in April 2011. For more information visit www.ciotek.com
Effective Communication
Effective Communication is a leading communications agency with bases in Swansea and Cardiff. They provide the full scope of public relations and marketing activity across all media. Their team has unrivalled media skills developed through many years experience at the heart of the Welsh media. They are led by MD Alastair Milburn, an award-winning former newspaper editor, with the Swansea office headed by highly regarded West Wales PR practitioner Andy Pearson. Effective clients - across the business community - range in size from bluechip corporations to high profile individuals and evolving local enterprises. For more information contact apearson@effcom.co.uk, call 01792 484464 or visit www.effective-communication.co.uk.
Ffynone House School
Ffynone House School
Ffynone House School is an independent, co-educational school for children aged 11-18 situated in Uplands, Swansea. Ffynone Pupils benefit from excellent teaching and small class sizes. Our expectations are high and academic achievement is placed alongside personal development. It is the pupils that make life at Ffynone so special. As a small school, pupils are able to interact with everyone within the school and it is this warm and friendly family feel that enables pupils to blossom and focus on their own potential. Every day is an open day at Ffynone House School! Call 01792 464967 or visit www.ffynonehouseschool.co.uk
Home from Home
Home from Home - the agency with the widest range of houses, apartments and self catering holiday cottages in Gower, Mumbles and the Maritime Quarter of Swansea. The company is proud to offer a wide variety of holiday accommodation ranging from luxury apartments in Swansea Marina, some of which have panoramic views over the bay to Mumbles, to self catering cottages in Mumbles village itself. www.homefromhome.com
iCreate
iCreate is one of a cluster of technology companies to spin out of Swansea Metropolitan University in recent years, and provides 3D walkthroughs and CGI renderings for residential and commercial property developers. Founded in September 2003 by graduates Dawn Lyle and Jake Major, iCreate is now based in Wind Street in the city centre, and maintains strong links with both universities. iCreate’s clients include property developers, architects and estate agents from all over the world, and the company is recognised as a leader in the field of interactive 3D realtime solutions to bring new property developments to life before they're built. Visit: www.icreate3d.com
Oakleigh House School
Oakleigh House School is a co-educational independent primary school taking pupils from 2 years 6 months to 11 years. It benefits from a distinctive family atmosphere with a caring ethos and a positive attitude to learning. Expectations are high, with pupils of all abilities challenged to achieve their full potential in a secure, supportive environment. In addition there are lots of clubs and activities on offer for the children to participate in. Please contact us to arrange a visit on one of our open events or at a time to suit you. Visit www.oakleighhouseschool.co.uk or email: admissions@oakleighhouseschool.co.uk
Photographsof.com
Providing a professional, creative and affordable service, Photographs Of are a new photography business built on years of experience. Based at our Swansea studio, we work with a variety of customers from businesses to brides offering a real alternative when it comes to photography. As chartered marketers, we combine high quality photography with extensive brand management experience to offer a truly bespoke corporate service. Using our unique skills, we ensure the images we take don’t just meet the brief, but reflect your brand, its identity and values. For weddings, family portraits and many other occasions when you require a professional photographer, we continue to offer a truly unique service. Whether it’s the sliding scale wedding packages, fixed price portrait sessions or the fact that we have our own studio – our flexible service combines high quality, professional photography with creativity and affordability. For further information on all photographic services (including fashion, modeling, plus many others) please visit our website or contact us directly. www.photographsof.com
Property Search Wales
Established in April 2004, Property Search Wales offers Property Find and destination services to Individuals, Companies and Organisations relocating to Wales. The company provide private and corporate clients with a comprehensive home search and relocation service, which is completely tailored to their individual requirements, in the most cost effective way.
www.propertysearchwales.com
SA1 Executive Apartments
SA1 Executive Apartments are a local, independent company specialising in professional residential lettings and property management. A fresh and enthusiastic approach to executive lettings and relocation makes them stand out from the crowd. Offering high calibre executive properties to rent in Swansea and with extensive knowledge of the local housing market, the company has years of experience in the relocation industry.
Surf GSD
SurfGSD has a surfing for everyone policy and over the last few years has coached several young people to British surfing team standard and seven have made the Welsh surfing team. Surfing is a fantastic medium in which to help young people feel that they are part of a community. GSD hopes to use surfing within the educational field to help with social inclusion policies. Surfgsd has a sustainable approach to surfing development and encourage all our customers to fullfil their surfing dreams by following a set personal surfing plan. Visit Gower surf school at www.gowersurfing.com
Swansea Building Society
For a friendly and personal approach from someone who listens, look no further than the Swansea Building Society. The Society offers a wide range of savings and mortgage products. Founded as a mutual Building Society in 1923, the Society continues to make good progress and with the support of its members, has every reason to look forward to a prosperous future. It presently has over 6,500 savers accounts and over 900 mortgage customers. Visit www.swansea-bs.co.uk
Swansea Tennis & Squash Rackets Club
Superbly based along the sweep of Swansea Bay between the City Centre and Mumbles, this established club has 3 American Clay and 6 Artificial Grass tennis courts and 4 squash courts, including a glass backed show court. The sporting facilities are complimented by a modern clubhouse, with magnificent views of the sweep of Swansea Bay, a well stocked bar, a function room and an active social programme. Of the 450 members, around 135 are juniors, many of whom take advantage of the regular coaching clinics, squads and one to one coaching… which is also available for adults. All standards of player are welcome whether you’re looking for social sport or to play for one of the clubs many teams. For more information visit www.swanseatennisandsquashclub.org.uk
The LC
The LC offers a jam-packed day out for all the family! Swing, jump & slide around our interactive aquatic play zone; reach new heights on our 30ft climbing wall or test your nerve on the one of a kind Boardrider! Still want more? Check out our main attraction, the waterpark! Ride the waves, float down a lazy river or take on the rollercoaster style ride, The Masterblaster, there’s something for all at the LC! Plus, try out the LC’s state-of-the-art fitness centre and Spa with 2 studios and more than 180 pieces of hi-tech equipment over 2 storeys, along with Sauna, steam room, aromatherapy room, Jacuzzi, heated loungers and Monsoon showers. Visit: http://www.thelcswansea.com/
Vibe TV
Vibe TV.TV Ltd, is a media company that lives up to its name as a young, vibrant and dynamic company. We create professional products for a wide range of clients. So if you are looking for a short film, commercial, viral, greenscreen or any corporate work, whether promotional/training podcasts or DVD's, then Vibe can produce something to your personal specification and to suit all budgets. Want to give your website a personal touch? Then let us put you or a web presenter on your homepage, it’s a great way to greet your customers, tell them about your product or service, or even talk your visitors through your website! Visit www.vibetv.tv.
Village Hotel, Swansea
Conveniently located in SA1 Swansea Waterfront, just off the main A483 road into the city from the M4 at junction 42, this 115 bedroom hotel offers convenience, relaxation and a top quality 'Village' experience. Facilities include the VILLAGE health & fitness suite, 25m pool, Verve grill, Victory pub & kitchen plus Starbucks cafe. For more information visit www.village-hotels.co.uk/Hotels/swansea/
Waterside Consulting
Waterside Consulting is a local company with a national impact, supporting leadership transformation across Swansea Bay and beyond. Sue Heatherington and colleagues work in partnership with leaders of organisations and business to enable them to achieve the transformation they want to see. With substantial chief executive level experience, we support leaders and senior teams through facilitative consulting and leadership coaching to look beyond the present and create the space for sustainable change. Visit www.waterside-consulting.co.uk
