Greetings!

Thank You for Being Part of C2S , We Look Forward To Supporting You In 2026!

As 2025 draws to a close, we would like to thank you for being part of the C2S community and for helping to make this another meaningful year for regional business.

It has been a challenging year for many organisations but what has stood out throughout 2025 is not only your resilience, but the strength of collaboration and support within the C2S Network. We are proud to have stood alongside our network — championing your successes, supporting the development of your people, amplifying your stories, and creating opportunities for connection, growth and visibility.

Our commitment to supporting our network has never been stronger, and this will continue into 2026 through our events, awards, social channels and magazine.

WISHING YOU A HEALTHY, HAPPY & PROSPEROUS 2026!

C2S Christmas Message

What We’ve Achieved Together in 2025

The C2S team has worked closely with organisations across the network to help them grow and develop. Together, we have delivered:

145 events, bringing business people and professionals together across the region
52 weekly newsletters, promoting regional businesses, education providers and charities
Growth to over 45,000 social media connections and 16,000 newsletter subscribers, with an average 42% open rate
A combined 293 million marketing reach throughout 2025
£31,800 raised for good causes, supporting communities across the region

These achievements are more than numbers, they represent relationships built, opportunities created and businesses supported.

Looking Head to 2026

As we move into 2026, our focus remains the same: supporting our network, strengthening connections and championing regional business. There will be even more opportunities to get involved through events, features, awards, collaborations and sector-led conversations.

Check out whats coming up from our inspiring International Women's Day; Bank of England events, Cuppa for Cancer with Hope For Tomorrow and Adam Henson; to the C2S Awards; Annual Cricket Day and regular events like HR and Finance Focus; Marketing & Brand and so much more!

Explore what’s coming up in 2026

Why C2S Matters

C2S is more than a network — it is a trusted business community. Being involved provides ongoing support through:

Access to all C2S events between 6-8 per month!
Professional and leadership development (CPD)
A dedicated company profile on the C2S website
Regular opportunities to be featured in the weekly newsletter
Personal introductions, referrals and connections
Increased visibility, credibility and regional presence
Flagship events like C2S Awards and Education Outreach

If you’re not currently involved with C2S, 2026 is the perfect time to join. Don’t miss out on valuable connections, shared knowledge, increased exposure and opportunities to collaborate with like-minded organisations.

Your annual subscription gives you access to a powerful regional business network focused on people development, business growth, supply chain connections and long-term relationships.

Whether you’re looking to raise your business profile, develop skills, build meaningful connections or be part of a supportive business community, C2S is here to support you in 2026 and beyond.

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THANKS TO OUR C2S

OFFICIAL PARTNERS OF 2025

A dynamic group of organisations providing expert advice, support, and solutions to help businesses across the region grow, connect, and succeed.

SWITCH HEALTH

Switch Health is a leading independent health insurance broker based in the UK, dedicated to helping individuals, families, and businesses make informed choices about their private healthcare. Founded on the principles of transparency, integrity, and personalised service.

CROWE

Crowe UK is a leading national audit, tax, advisory, and consulting firm, and a proud member of Crowe Global, a top 10 global accounting network. With a team of over 150, our Cheltenham office is committed to helping clients navigate complexity and achieve sustainable growth.

BPE SOLICITORS

BPE is a full-service law firm with its head office in the centre of Cheltenham. We provide a range of legal advice for businesses, from start-ups to national PLCs, and private client advice to individuals in relation to wealth, property and family matters.

PROSPERITY HEALTH & WELLBEING

Prosperity Care & Wellbeing is a leading supported living and domiciliary care provider based in Gloucestershire. We support adults with a wide range of needs, including learning and physical disabilities, mental health, and neurodiversity.

MCLOUGHLIN PLANNING

We have a simple objective: to get results for our clients by providing high quality planning consultancy. Our goal is to secure planning permission or an allocation for development.

Our team of chartered town planning consultants deal with a host of interesting planning projects from across southern England and Wales

JUICE RECRUITMENT

Juice Recruitment is an independent, people-focussed recruitment agency with branches in Bath, Bristol, Cheltenham, Swindon and Cardiff. Founded in 1998, the Juice brand is well-established with a 27-year history of cultivating long-standing relationships with clients and candidates alike.

WAGADA DIGITAL

Wagada Digital is a dynamic digital marketing agency that works with both national and international brands to elevate their online presence and drive sustainable growth. With three offices located in Cheltenham, London, and St Albans, we are well-positioned to serve businesses across the UK and beyond.

SPIRAX GROUP

Spirax Group plc is a global FTSE 100 industrial engineering company based in Cheltenham, England, specializing in thermal energy management, electric heating, and fluid technologies.

The company invests in innovative low-carbon technologies to support the global shift to cleaner industrial processes.

ABBEY BUSINESS INTERIORS

We are Abbey Business Interiors. For over 30 years, we’ve been creating people-inspired spaces that help businesses and their teams flourish. Based in the South West, we deliver imaginative and practical commercial interiors that are tailored to your needs. We understand the importance of a well-designed workspace.

C2S OFFICIAL PARTNER IN 2026!

LEASE ELECTRIC

Offsetting 20 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide (CO2e) for every car we lease

Every time we lease a car or van we invest in Verified Carbon Standard (VCS) and Gold Standard carbon reduction projects to compensate for the carbon created by the vehicle manufacturer, such as preserving the Mesoamerican Biological Corridor in Guatemala.

Take a look at some of the highlights of the C2S Christmas Lunch Dec 2025

THANKS TO OUR C2S

WELCOME TO A NEW

C2S OFFICIAL PARTNER IN 2026!

Offsetting 20 tonnes of Carbon Dioxide (CO2e) for every car we lease

C2S OFFICIAL PARTNERS

C2S MEMBERS