Thank you to our event sponsors
The Uckfield Business Awards couldn’t succeed without the generous support of its sponsors.
Lead Sponsor:
Sponsoring: Business of the Year
CJ Thorne & Co
C J Thorne & Co, founded in 1939, is a third-generation Uckfield based family firm of civil engineering contractors undertaking contracts throughout the South-East. The company specialises in projects for local authorities, utilities, and large industrial companies. Within the local community, C. J. Thorne & Co. support many good causes, including the Rotary Club Christmas Tree, the Uckfield Community Fridge, and the Uckfield Business Awards.
Category Sponsors:
Sponsoring: Small Business of the Year
Lawson Commercial
Lawson Commercial is an independent family partnership specialising in commercial estate agency, professional services, and commercial property management in Sussex / Wealden. The business was established in 1988 and has over 30 years’ experience of the local market.
Sponsoring: Best New Business
Parfitt Cresswell
Parfitt Cresswell is a regional law firm established in 1908 with offices across the South East of England offering expert legal advice with a personal touch.
Sponsoring: Young Employee Award
Dawson Hart
Dawson Hart lawyers have been recruited both for their technical knowledge in their chosen area and for their communication skills, so that clients are assured of the best legal service, with a personal and approachable touch.
Sponsoring: Best Rural Business
Dowling Consultants
Chris Dowling is a business consultant and business mentor based in Uckfield, East Sussex.
Chris works with all types of businesses: small and family businesses, SMEs, established businesses and start-ups. Clients come from a range of sectors across the economy, including manufacturers, professional services and trade services.
Save Bills
Save Bills, a personal assistant service created to bring clarity, organisation, and peace of mind into people’s lives. Why ‘Save Bills’? Because in almost everything they do, they help people save time, save stress, and yes… save money too!
Sponsoring: Best Place to Eat & Meet
MCL Telecom
MCL was founded in 2005, we have grown organically to become the leading supplier of business communications for the South East of England
Sponsoring: Sole Trader of the Year
Sponsoring: Specsavers
Arguably the UK’s largest optician with a store on Uckfield high street. They offer eye tests and hearing tests and can offer home visits too. A wide range of glasses available, including designer frames and sunglasses, plus a range of contact lenses.
Sponsoring: Retailer of the Year
Pureprint
Pureprint are a world-class print and marketing services business, employing over 400 colleagues across three sites, 24-hours a day with a HO here in Uckfield. From their people-first ethos to a commitment to sustainability, they’re focused on breaking barriers with market innovation, collaborative partnerships and working efficiently, unbounded by geographical or technological walls, having invested over £20 million in the last five years in the latest machines and software.
Sponsoring: Contribution to the Community
Uckfield Picture House
The family owned Picture House cinema & restaurant is situated in Uckfield high street in the heart of East Sussex. The three screen Independent state of the art cinema celebrated its Centenary in 2016. It screens all the latest releases plus classic and world cinema as well as Opera, Ballet, theatre and art from around the world. The large versatile restaurant caters for breakfast, lunch and dinner from light bites to fine dining with the walls being adorned by original film posters.
Sponsoring: Customer Service Award
Simmons Gainsford
Chartered Accountants and Business Advisors for over 70 years. Based in Uckfield, they offer expert advice on: Accounts & Audit, Strategic & Financial Planning, Tax Mitigation & Planning, Assurance & Compliance, Inward & Outward Investment, Corporate, Financial & Business Consultancy, Payroll and Business Outsourcing & Bookkeeping.
Sumer Law
Sumer Law, are about more than just providing legal services; they’re dedicated to being your trusted legal partner. With a focus on serving small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the UK, they’re committed to delivering tailored legal support to help businesses like yours thrive.
Sponsoring: Business Personality of the Year
East Sussex National
Set amongst 1100 acres of lush green English countryside, the East Sussex National Resort provides the perfect retreat for both business and leisure travellers alike.
Ideally situated near Brighton, Gatwick Airport, and offering easy access into central London, the hotel functions as both a quiet haven and a base from which to embark on bustling city adventures.
Sponsoring: Wellbeing in the Workplace
Phoenix Health Hub
Phoenix Health Hub offers classes and treatments to help individuals and communities achieve greater wellbeing. Pheonix Health Hub have a huge range of classes available to book each week including Yoga, Mat Pilates, Gong Baths and Meditation.
Sponsoring: Best Green Business
Wealden District Council
Wealden District Council is the local authority serving the large rural district of Wealden in East Sussex, delivering key services from planning to waste collection, supporting communities, businesses and environmental goals.
Sponsoring: Investment in People Award
GetCrisp
GetCrisp are a full stack digital marketing agency based in Lewes. We combine the skills of talented designers, developers, content creators, videographers and marketing experts to help your business thrive.
From website development, SEO and content creation to refreshing your brand and building an online social media presence, our team have years of experience bringing brands to life.
Sponsoring: Best Family Business
Team4Solutions
Team4Solutions are a local bookkeeping & payroll bureau, with all the skills required to run your full accounts department or just one element of it including admin, bookkeeping, payroll, CIS, VAT, credit control and management accounts. They are experienced and certified for all the major software packages including Sage, Xero and Quickbooks.
Sponsoring: Lifetime Achievement Award
Morton Waters Communications
Morton Waters are a team of communications experts driven by curiosity and a desire to do our best for people and the planet. Morton Waters help our clients amplify their qualities and achievements so they get the recognition they deserve.
