Responsible Homes Responsible Homes build flats for young professionals who want to get on the housing ladder but have no chance of raising a deposit. Expand Responsible Homes build flats for young professionals who want to get on the housing ladder but have no chance of raising a deposit. The flats are discounted by a third and tenants put the third that they are saving into a Help to Buy ISA. In three years, they should have saved enough to put down a deposit on their first home. Responsible Homes is run by long-time Bath Rugby Foundation supporters Mark and Melanie Barnett. They said: “We have supported the Bath Rugby Foundation for several years, funding a number of initiatives with the team. "The 1st XV initiative enables like-minded supporters of the Foundation to pool their resources to tackle bigger challenges in our area and inspire young people to create a better future for themselves.”
The Queensberry The Queensberry Hotel, home to the Michelin-starred Olive Tree restaurant, on Russell Street in Bath is run by long-time friends of Bath Rugby Foundation, Helen and Laurence Beere. Expand The Queensberry Hotel, home to the Michelin-starred Olive Tree restaurant, on Russell Street in Bath is run by long-time friends of Bath Rugby Foundation, Helen and Laurence Beere. Laurence said: "We have known the team at The Foundation for a number of years, both through the rugby community, and more personally through the support that they have given to our daughter. "As a family and through our business we have always given back to our community wherever possible. The opportunity to join The Foundation as a 1st XV member was something that both Helen and I were extremely excited by. "Over the years we believe that the charity has grown and developed into an exemplar of how sport and coaching can bring so much benefit to local communities and individuals with special needs. "The multiple programmes that they offer benefit so many people in our community and we are delighted to be able support their work in any way we can."
J.Paul Drake - Genesis Trust Genesis Trust has 15 professional staff that provide corporate, trust and fiduciary services to private and institutional clients. Expand J.Paul Drake said: “My wife and I met in Bath, where I qualified as a Chartered Accountant and she attended University. We have been living in the Cayman Islands for the last 25 years. I initially moved to Cayman as a dive instructor, but after three years of working in the sun on the beach, I switched back to finance by joining KPMG. "I headed up the corporate department at KPMG until 2004 when, as a result of a management buy-out, the corporate department separated away and became Genesis Trust & Corporate Services Ltd. "Today Genesis Trust has 15 professional staff that provide corporate, trust and fiduciary services to private and institutional clients. "I became a 1st XV member of the Bath Foundation because I wanted to support the work that the Foundation does. Having lived in Bath many years ago, I remain very fond of the City and the Rugby Club. I am also hoping that my exposure to the Foundation and the work it does will make me aware of some initiatives that I can bring back to the Cayman.”
Royds Withy King Royds Withy King is a UK Top 100 law firm and official legal partner to Bath Rugby. Expand Royds Withy King is a UK Top 100 law firm and official legal partner to Bath Rugby. With its head office on Midland Bridge Road and a second office just off Queen Square, Royds Withy King has been providing legal advice and services to the people and businesses of Bath for over a century. The firm offers the combined expertise of 500 lawyers and support staff based in Bath, London, Oxford and Wiltshire and is a founding member of the international network of independent law firms, Interleges. The firm is proud to be ranked for the last five years as a Sunday Times 100 Best Company to Work for and to play an active role in supporting the communities it serves, through its involvement with Bath Rugby Foundation and other good causes. Managing Partner, Graham Street, said: "Royds Withy King is committed to supporting local charities and community initiatives. "Bath Rugby Foundation’s 1st XV is a great opportunity for like-minded businesses to come together to engage collaboratively in fundraising to support development and mentoring programmes which have such a positive impact on young people’s lives."
Link FX Link FX is a wholesale bureau de change and international payments expert who have been serving corporates and private clients for over twenty years. Expand Link FX is a wholesale bureau de change and international payments expert who have been serving corporates and private clients for over twenty years. Link FX supplies foreign currency to numerous business and corporates up and down the country to help fulfil their needs for payments or servicing their customers. The firm also supplies foreign currency through its retail division for holiday makers and business travellers. Company director, Adam Durrani, said: “Link FX has a proud history of supporting good causes such as St Joseph’s Hospice and the Bath 1st XV supports a lot of good causes which the company would like to assist in.” If you need currency for a work trip or holiday, or need to send money abroad contact Link FX on 020 3005 4808 or email the Link FX team at [email protected] To find out more visit the firm’s website at https://www.linkfx.co.uk
Apex Hotels Every guest at the Apex City of Bath Hotel is offered the chance to boost the fundraising efforts of Bath Rugby Foundation Expand The Apex City of Bath Hotel formed a partnership with Bath Rugby Foundation in 2018 sees hotel guests boost the charity for every night they stay in the city. Apex Hotels offers guests the chance to add £1 to their bill, which will then be donated to the Foundation. The Apex City of Bath Hotel is the city’s largest in terms of the number of bedrooms. It is also Bath’s only purpose-built city centre conference facility for up to 400 delegates. The four-star Apex City of Bath Hotel features 177 bedrooms, restaurant, bar, gymnasium and pool. Michael Musgrave General Manager at Apex City of Bath Hotel, said: “As a brand, Apex Hotels are always keen to support charities and initiatives both close to the company’s heart and within the communities we operate throughout the UK. “Here in Bath, we’re really pleased to be in a position to support the amazing work Bath Rugby Foundation carries out every day. 20% of children in Bath are living in poverty, a staggering statistic, so hopefully this can go some way to reducing that number.” Last year the hotel signed a partnership agreement with Bath Rugby. For more information on rugby packages please visit the Apex City of Bath Hotel website here
Darwin Escapes- Bath Mill Lodge Retreat Darwin Escapes is one of the UK’s fastest growing travel brands with a portfolio currently standing at 22 resorts, including Bath Mill Lodge Retreat Expand "Bath Mill Lodge Retreat is delighted to become a member of the 1st XV, and is proud to promote and support the values of Bath Rugby and the Foundation," said James Penney, chairman of Darwin Escapes. "We are excited to be helping to shape the future of, and become part of the training and education for children and young people in Bath, knowing the positive impact this will have on their lives, and both their physical and mental wellbeing. "Part of the Darwin Escapes Group and as with all of our resorts, we always endeavour to be involved within the local community and the Bath Rugby Foundation provides Bath Mill Lodge Retreat with the perfect opportunity to support the young people of the City; tomorrow’s citizens and workforce."