Bridges Ventures co-founded The Gym alongside John Treharne in 2007 after incubating the concept in-house, in line with its ‘health and well-being’ impact focus The Gym pioneered the low-cost gym model in the UK and now has more than 60 sites About a third of its 360,000 members were not previously members of a gym […]
Read moreThe Gym Group, a low-cost gym business that Bridges built alongside entrepreneur John Treharne, was listed successfully on the London Stock Exchange this month, valued at £250m. Founded in 2008, Bridges has worked intensively to roll-out a group that now operates 66 gyms in the UK, with revenues of £45m last year. The Gym has […]
Read moreSimon Ringer, Partner and Head of the Bridges Property Funds, discusses how refurbishing SME office space to incorporate environmental features can be good for the planet, good for tenants – and good for investor returns. Read the full article here.
Read moreWe are delighted to announce that Hackney Community Transport (HCT), a Social Entrepreneurs Fund-backed business, has won the Social Enterprise Overall Winner at the EY Entrepreneur of the Year Awards 2015. CEO Dai Powell was also one of 15 business leaders to be honoured as a Social Entrepreneur UK Winner. Now in its 17th year […]
Read moreBridges Ventures and joint venture partner Evenacre won a prestigious award for their redevelopment of the office building at 158/170 Edmund Street in Birmingham. The scheme was named ‘Best Refurbished/Recycled Workplace’ in the Midlands and East Anglia section of the British Council Offices’ annual awards, which are designed to recognise top-quality design, innovation and functionality […]
Read moreBridges recently announced the creation of ‘the Hub pharmacy’, a new community pharmacy platform which will broaden access to much-needed pharmacy and healthcare services. The pharmacies, which will have a particular focus on preventative healthcare services, will help to free up NHS primary care resources, enhance patient adherence to drug regimens (reducing costly wastage), and […]
Read moreProperty Alternatives Fund III closed ahead of target thanks to strong demand from U.S. and European investors Highlights the growing interest in sustainable and impact-driven property investment Bridges’ third property fund, and the largest vehicle the firm has raised for any strategy to date Bridges Ventures (‘Bridges’), the specialist sustainable and impact investor, today announces […]
Read moreSince 2012, Career Connect’s SIB-funded programme has delivered thousands of improved outcomes for vulnerable young people, potentially saving the Government millions of pounds in future welfare payments Bridges, which invested in the SIB, has made a short film celebrating Career Connect’s story Career Connect and Teens & Toddlers (another Bridges-backed SIB) have both now repaid […]
Read moreThe group will initially consist of nine pharmacies in the North-West of England It will focus on broadening access to healthcare services, especially in under-served areas This is the seventh investment from Bridges’ third sustainable growth fund The Bridges Sustainable Growth Fund III, managed by specialist sustainable and impact investor Bridges Ventures (“Bridges”), announces the […]
Read moreNew Reflexions is a specialist children’s home operator headquartered in Shropshire It provides integrated care, therapy and education to young people with complex needs Evergreen will support New Reflexions to expand into new regions, whilst maintaining its strong culture and focus on delivering the best possible outcomes for the young people in its care This […]
Read moreThe Hub Pharmacy has won a Red Rose Award 2017. The Awards celebrate Lancashire business, commerce and industry, offering a platform to promote success in the North West, and encouraging local trading. The judges had to say of The Hub: “The Hub pharmacy has an outstanding business model that addresses community needs. They are innovative […]
Read moreIn Wales, the government is working to increase the number of apprenticeships available to people of all ages. Wales Online discusses these efforts, and features Wholebake, the Bridges-backed gluten-free snack-bar manufacturer, as an exemplar programme. Wholebake Operations Manager Richard Jones explains how the company’s apprenticeship programme has become a useful tool for training up skilled workers […]
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