The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) is a UK not-for-profit membership organisation that supports and represents small businesses and the self-employed. It offers practical benefits including legal, tax and HR advice, insurance, funding support, training and networking opportunities, alongside expert resources to help businesses start, grow and thrive. FSB also campaigns on behalf of its members, influencing government policy to create a better environment for small businesses.

As an independent business and commercial finance broker, FUNDINGROUND provides a personalised service to help business owners make informed decisions on the most suitable finance solutions. We act as your trusted finance partner for both short and long term funding needs, and especially where requirements are more complex. Our relationship-focused approach ensures the final solution supports your business and helps achieve your long term strategic goals.

Build Manager delivers high-quality construction projects across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands. Working with developers, businesses and project managers, we provide dependable main contractor services from concept to completion, with a strong specialism in pre-construction services that help shape projects from the earliest stages. Our work spans commercial buildings, residential developments, refurbishment and interior fit-out, alongside civils and groundworks. Our experienced team focuses on value for money, safe delivery, efficient programmes and high-quality results.

We are whole house refurbishment business, directly employing over 160 employees throughout the East Mids and Yorkshire.

Nicholsons has offices in Lincoln, Market Rasen and Grimsby, and our dedicated teams offer extensive knowledge and expertise to make accounting as easy as possible, as well as offering support with business planning, corporate finance, tax planning, audit, cloud accounting, financial services, and payroll, which supports businesses in their quest for growth. Our aim to offer more of what matters is at the heart of everything we do, and our team members understand that it is the little things that make a big difference.

Part of the national roll out of Cyber Resilience Centres in the UK which began in 2019, East Midlands Cyber Resilience Centre (EMCRC) began its journey in January 2020. Led by policing and facilitated by Business Resilience International Management (BRIM), we have followed a structured modular programme based on a highly successful model that had previously been established for over 9 years in Scotland.

Studio G, founded in 2005, with a vision of delivering thoughtful, high-quality architecture that enhances lives and places. Championing sustainable design, through our portfolio of commercial and residential projects. Expanded to include education and public sector residential, alongside our expertise in mental health, extra-care and large-scale education projects. In 2024 we received B Corp Certification, joining a global community of purpose-driven business. Blending sustainability, commercial viability, and design excellence, we are agile to emerging trends and confidently delivering large-scale projects.

Gusto Construction is a UK-based housebuilder and developer delivering high-quality, sustainable residential projects across the East Midlands since 1998. They provide an end-to-end service from concept and planning through to construction and aftercare, specialising in affordable housing, low-energy homes, community-led developments and retirement living. Proud of their community focus and B Corp credentials, Gusto works with councils, housing partners and investors to build vibrant, low-carbon communities.

APSS specialise in commercial interior design, fit outs and refurbishments, working across sectors including commercial, industrial, retail, education, leisure and healthcare. We have delivered over 10,000 projects of all shapes and sizes and built strong relationships with customers including Siemens, Octopus Energy and Wren Kitchens.

Established in 1928, WJ Shirley is the UK’s leading drainage and groundworks specialist. We provide a comprehensive turnkey service encompassing all aspects of drainage consultancy from CCTV inspections, repairs and maintenance, to re-design and implementation. We pride ourselves on excellence in everything we do. We offer an exceptional quality of service and client satisfaction, meaning we are unmatched in every aspect of the industry.

Exclusive distributors of Nespresso Professional. Whatever the size of your team, we have a machine to suit your needs. With 17 professional blends to choose from, offering quality coffee in the workplace shows you care about the little things but can also create a positive impression on employees and visitors alike.

Newark & Sherwood sits at the heart of England, where major road and rail networks converge. We are very proud of our district, for as well as being a great place to visit and live, it is also a great place to do business. With this in mind, Invest Newark & Sherwood was formed to help promote our wonderful district, which offers quick and easy access to customers and suppliers; has a vibrant business community including engineering, ICT, food and drink and tourism expertise; committed people and partners with excellent business networks and local procurement. At Invest Newark & Sherwood, we offer a free and confidential service to potential investors and existing businesses looking to expand. Working in partnership, we tailor bespoke packages to encourage and nurture growth and innovation within our new and existing businesses.

At the Bentley Hotel Lincoln, we offer 81 en-suite bedrooms with free Wi-Fi throughout, plus air-conditioned conference suites for events from 2 to 350 delegates. Free on-site parking is available with ample spaces. Enjoy a delicious à la carte menu or are bar menu every evening. Our versatile event rooms are ideal for conferences, meetings, interview, private dining, parties, weddings, and celebrations. Whatever the occasion, guest numbers, or budget, we can tailor a package to suit your needs.

DGM Agility provide and Open Banking Platform for Landlords, Property Investors and Estate Agents carryout affordability assessments in real time

Rainbows support families in the East Midlands going through the unimaginable. We provide end of life, short breaks and wrap around community care to 750 babies, children and young people who have a serious or terminal condition, meaning they will live a shorter life than most. We help them make memories together and focus on making the most of the time they have together, no matter how short that may be.

Born in 2010 and now powered by the 21Degrees Group, JL Phillips Renewable Energy has grown into one of the East Midlands’ go‑to names for innovative, energy‑efficient solutions. From ultra‑reliable air and ground source heat pumps to cutting‑edge solar, battery storage, and underfloor heating systems, we design and deliver bespoke installations that bring comfort, efficiency, and long‑term value to homes and businesses alike. With over five decades of combined expertise, our directly employed engineers pride themselves on precision, craftsmanship, and genuine care in every project. We partner with leading industry brands and manage every step of the process—survey, design, installation, and aftercare—so customers enjoy a seamless, stress‑free journey to cleaner, greener living. JL Phillips: making sustainable energy simple, tailored, and built to last.

We are a leading national construction group and principal contractors for a multitude of projects across the East Midlands region, from education to health, commercial, leisure, retail and many other markets. Our strength is the diversity of our activities and our edge is our ability to bring local expertise to schemes of national significance, delivering complex, large-scale projects with attention to detail. We are recognised for our collaborative approach, carefully considering the requirements of our customers, the communities our projects serve and the environments in which they sit to ensure we deliver outstanding solutions on every occasion.

Daniel Charles Group is a multi-disciplinary organisation comprising several specialist companies: Daniel Charles Construction delivers high-quality civil engineering and building projects across Lincolnshire and the East Midlands, working with local, regional, and national clients as well as main contractors. Daniel Charles Surveys is Lincolnshire’s premier land surveying practice, providing expert services in land surveying, earthworks modelling, design, and site engineering. Daniel Charles Aggregates operates as a professional aggregates supplier from our own quarry. We offer flexible delivery using our own fleet, alongside convenient customer collection services.

Appleyard & Trew was founded in 1969 as a Partnership of Quantity Surveyors. The practice has expanded and diversified its service offering to include: • Quantity Surveying • Project Management • Employer’s Agent • Fund Monitoring • Building Surveying The provision of our services can be provided as stand-alone disciplines or a combined one-stop service out of our UK wide offices located in Manchester, London, Leeds, East Midlands and the South West.

UK based mortgage and financial services brokerage, services include Residential, Buy to Let and Commercial mortgages, Commercial Loans, Bridging Loans, including Auction Finance, Insurance Service Provider, including Business Insurance, Buildings Contents, Landlords insurance – Advisors based throughout the UK

We provide a comprehensive range of professional measuring services and use cutting-edge technology to conduct successful and efficient surveys.

At Allan Joyce Architects we do things The AJA Way – balancing creative and innovative design with practical knowledge and experience. Based in the Creative Quarter in Nottingham for over 40 years, we’ve built a reputation for being a down-to-earth team that really gets to know our clients, their needs and their visions. We have experience of working in a range of sectors, including residential, commercial, education, conservation, community and healthcare. This contributes to a wide range of skills and a broad knowledge base, which we can draw on when looking for opportunities beyond the brief.

We link people to businesses regionally, nationally and globally. utilising our contacts with Chambers of Commerce,, Universities, Government departments. In addition we provide many business development service including funding, which included equity, grants and loans; marketing, and sales with web sites, lead generators, commission only sales staff and alternative recruiting sources including prison services, military cadets, people with disabilities, offshore outsourcing,

Morson Praxis Building Consultancy capability (previously known as Waldeck Consulting) is a multi-disciplinary design and engineering consultancy including Architecture, Civil & Structural, Mechanical & Electrical, Digital Capture and BIM. We are part of the wider Morson Group, a larger global company that comprises of Morson Praxis, Morson Edge, Morson Vital and Morson Nexus. Morson Praxis is an applied technical consultancy, and we are the built environment element. We continue to work in our disciplines, offering the same services within our sector areas of expertise, yet we are connected to the other elements of the Morson Group, that provide recruitment, training and labour. If you wish to learn more please get in touch with Linzi Ross, within our Business Development team, or visit our new website: Morson Praxis - Engineering Consultancy & Project Delivery Excellence

Addison Hunt is a progressive consultancy based in Loughborough, Leicestershire and provides Quantity Surveying & Project Management Services to both Clients and Contractors. We have a wealth of experience in delivering schemes throughout the country across various sectors including residential, education, healthcare, industrial and commercial. Recognising our Clients’ significant investment into their projects we aim to be their trusted partner. We offer the following services • Employers Agent / Contract Administrator • Project Management • Quantity Surveying including Cost Planning • Measurement of Quantities • Contract Documents • Valuation & Preparation of Final Accounts • Clerk of Works / Quality Inspections • Estimating For more information contact us on 01509 351 004 or loughborough@addisonhunt.co.uk

Started in 1834, the CIOB are the world's largest and most influential professional body for construction management and leadership. Individual membership is in excess of 45k worldwide, working in the development, conservation, and improvement of the built environment. Our members represent the entire lifecycle of a built asset and in the infrastructure we utilise in our everyday lives..

GEDA Construction is a leading Building, Civil Engineering and Property Development Company. Our technical expertise coupled with a committed personal approach has contributed to our continued success in the delivery of high quality projects. Since the 1970’s GEDA has been providing a comprehensive building and civil engineering services offering construction excellence to private and public sector clients across the UK and Ireland. We specialize in the educational, residential, community and industrial markets as well as water infrastructure, reservoirs and wastewater treatment works. With expertise across a wide variety of disciplines, we provide our clients with innovative and imaginative solutions that meet their needs in a safe, sustainable and cost-effective way.

Create are an independent, multidisciplinary engineering and environmental consultancy. We provide expert technical advice and services to the construction and property industry. Our specialists pride themselves on knowing exactly what is required to successfully deliver a wide range of projects through each stage of their evolution. We work across the following disciplines: Acoustics, Air quality, Civil Engineering, Geo-Environmental, MEP Building Services, Structures, Sustainability, Transport & Highways, Utilities, Water & Flood Risk.

Breheny Civil Engineering is a civil engineering contractor constructing roads, bridges, drainage works and coastal and fluvial projects. We have been operating since 1963 across the eastern half of England.

Tutum Consulting provides Transport Planning and Road Safety services to those involved in the delivery of developments in both the commercial and residential sectors. We offer a comprehensive suite of services and proven demonstrable experience in delivering successful outcomes for clients. Tutum was established in 2020 and we are keen to expand our client base and project portfolio.

Geo2 is a multi award winning business providing sustainable, cost effective, bespoke solutions to ground risk problems. We offer a fully integrated geotechnical and environmental consultancy providing a comprehensive service from initial feasibility studies and investigations to the design, management, implementation and validation of remediation projects.

Aspbury Planning is a Midlands-based independent town planning consultancy with experience spanning four decades. Our success in achieving positive outcomes owes much to the rich and varied expertise of our team. We have people with experience gained in local authority, the housebuilding industry and the building conservation and heritage sector. We serve a wide range of development sectors including residential, retail, commercial, industrial, education, heritage and the historic environmental, countryside and green belt, community schemes, public institutions and agricultural. We also undertake contracts with Local Planning Authorities who need extra support with delivery of Development Control functions. We have assisted Erewash BC, Broxtowe BC, North East Derbyshire DC and Charnwood BC who outsourced planning applications to us.

A commercial photographer for over 30 years providing high end digital images for corporate clients shooting products, people and places. Commercial and domestic interiors and architectural still imaging are a specialty. Our studio hire facility based in Nottinghamshire provides a large ground floor space complete with full studio lighting set up, wide infinity cove and total retouching capability. We offer video production, editing and graphics for corporate events, infomercials, sales drives etc. We can shoot and host 360-degree' fly through' photography with doll house capability.

Offer advise about accounts and tax affairs and will also draw on their experience to provide you with practical and effective solutions

We supply Geomatic surveying solutions to Architects, Planners, Construction professionals, project manages by providing Topographic Land, Measured Building, 3D laser Scanning, Scan to BIM , Underground Utility, CCTV Drainage, Site Engineers & Setting out, Drone Surveys & AVR's.