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Company Name Academic & Commercial Training

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Type of Training  Health & Safety 
Contact Name Yvonne Hall


Academic & Commercial Training is an HSE approved company and CIEH registered centre.  It provides a complete training service for all Health and Safety and Food Hygiene courses.  We also specialise in training people for whom English is not their first language.

Courses offered: First Aid to all levels, Defibrillation, Health and Safety, Manual Handling and Patient Handling, Fire Safety/Marshall, Risk Assessments, Fire Risk Assessments, COSHH.  Most of the freelance trainers and assessors who work for A&C are active in the NHS and Private Ambulance services. 


Telephone Number 01823 326561 

Website www.aactraining.co.uk 
E-mail info@aactraining.co.uk


Company Name ByteMe

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Type of Training  IT Training & Consultancy 
Contact Name Trevor Smith


ByteMe is a business that provides its customers with training, consultancy, support and peace of mind.  The IT training programme is designed to capitalise on a business's capability in using its existing IT products to the maximum potential.  With the correct understanding of their IT they can see an increase in productivity, efficiency and a reduction in costs, through effective time saving procedures.  As well as IT training, training is also available on customer service, selling and management.

ByteMe is also there to advise its customers on solutions to meet their demands, by advising them on the current products existing within the market.  ByteMe also offers other business tools, which are designed to support them through tough times, including an option called Rent-A-Manager.  For more details call ByteMe today.

Telephone Number 01823 283119 

Website http://www.byteme.me.uk
E-mail trevjasmith@me.com


Company Name Carole Davidson Coaching

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Type of Training Business Coaching & Mentoring
Contact Name Carole Davidson 

Carole Davidson Coaching supports senior managers at all levels of expertise in achieving goals they never thought possible through one to one coaching. 


Through the PEOPLE model™ we will utilise various diagnostic tools through a comprehensive manual of people management methods and techniques all supported by on–line tutorials to determine how best to support you to enable you to achieve significant increase in performance, productivity and profitability. Tools such as online employee surveys establish organisational effectiveness.


A qualified Executive Business Coach with a background in senior HR roles in both the private and public sector, we can also design and manage senior assessment and development centres, both to select the right people and in leadership development.  These are complemented with the use of psychometrics tools such as 360o feedback.

Telephone Number 01747 850613
Mobile Number 07795 281481

Website www.caroledavidsoncoaching.com
E-mail info@caroledavidsoncoaching.com



Company Name Caroline Toll

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Type of Training  Workplace Mediation, Stress Management, Effective Manager, Effective Assertiveness.
Contact Name Caroline Toll


Caroline has worked effectively in a wide range of organisations herself and successfully designs and delivers workshops for managers.  She helps participants to enhance their skills in ways appropriate to their situations.


Caroline offers a wide range of workshops including:- 

Effective Stress Management

The Effective Manager

Effective Assertiveness

Effective PowerPoint

She is enthusiastic about developing people’s potential.


Caroline is also a workplace mediator helping people to find ways of developing more productive and satisfying relationships where difficulties have occurred.


Telephone Number 01373 836438

Website  www.carolinetoll.co.uk
E-mail Address  caroline@carolinetoll.co.uk 





Company Name Cascade

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Type of Training  Various
Contact Name Lindy Booth


Lindy Booth and Associates provide a wide range of top quality training and consultancy services primarily to charities and other community/voluntary sector organisations. We also work with public and private sector agencies and businesses. The support we offer is highly practical - and because it is provided locally, it is great value for money.  We specialise in fundraising, finance, management and leadership, marketing, communication, strategic planning and development issues. Lindy Booth is an experienced charity and business manager and all of Cascade's Associates are knowledgeable professionals who are highly regarded in their fields of expertise.  We run ‘open’ training courses as well as ‘inhouse/bespoke’ workshops and programmes.

Telephone Number 01278 455830 
Mobile 07866 943578

Website  www.cascadetrainingplus.co.uk    
E-mail Address  enquiries@cascadetrainingplus.co.uk 

Company Name Cranford Training Ltd

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Type of Training  Computer Training  
Contact Name  Rosemary Gratton


Cranford Training was established in 1990 and provides high quality, customised, on-site Microsoft Office training to all types and sizes of companies in the South West of England.  All versions of Microsoft Office are offered. All levels of courses are undertaken, ranging from introductory courses for people who have never used a PC, through to advanced courses for people who wish to broaden their knowledge of a program.  Training courses have been arranged with Government bodies, the NHS Trust, pension companies, solicitors, accountants, manufacturing companies, and many other types of organisations. 

Telephone Number 01823 421140 

Company Name Driving Ambition Ltd

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Type of Training  Driver Training  
Contact Name  Sandra Pennyfather


Why Driving Ambition?

There are four good reasons...

Well qualified trainers able to professionally deliver driver development sessions designed specifically for 'at work' drivers.

We deliver a high level of customer service.  Somerset Business of the Year, Service Excellence Award 2008 (Runner-Up)

Bespoke courses and service have flexibility "built in" so that our delivery exactly matches your aims.

We work with large organisations (South West Highways) through to SME's - and are familiar with their individual requirements.


Telephone Number 01749 345636 

Company Name Grass Routes Management Development

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Type of Training  Management Development & Consultancy
Contact Name  Steve Thomas


At Grass Routes Management Development and Consultancy we deliver training programmes and consultancy to all types of companies at all levels from senior management to graduate recruits.

Our training programmes are designed to enhance talent, build high performance teams and create inspirational leaders, both in the UK and overseas.


Telephone Number
01761 220066 

Website www.grassroutes.co.uk
E-mail steve@grassroutes.co.uk

Company Name JaLee First Aid Training

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Type of Training  First Aid
Contact Name  Lee Swinson & Julie Everett


JaLee First Aid Training is an HSE approved training provider which gives us the same training status as the large training organizations.  So, how are we different?  Our aim is to provide more flexible, cost-effective and quality training – the three most important considerations for businesses!
 We have a great team of experienced, professional trainers who have either teaching and/or medical qualifications.  Three of our trainers play an active role in the West Country Ambulance Service.  We offer a relaxed and common-sense approach to our training which combines textbook protocols with ‘hands on’ experience.  We also like our students to enjoy the course and have fun!


Telephone Number
0845 4524107 

Website www.jaleefirstaid.co.uk
E-mail info@jaleefirstaid.co.uk

Company Name Jane Gotto

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Type of Training Group or Individual Development, Improving Relationships, Resolving Conflict
Contact Name Jane Gotto


“Adding value through better relationships in the work place” Jane Gotto provides companies and organisations with mediation and group or individual development. Improving relationships, resolving conflicts and increasing group function is the focus in Jane’s work.  Jane works with groups, pairings and individuals who want to function better or wish to develop themselves. Jane works with people at all levels of the organisation. Jane Gotto is an experienced UKCP Registered Psychotherapist who has worked many years with groups, couples and individuals.


Telephone Number
01823 338968

Website www.janegotto.co.uk 
E-mail jane@janegotto.co.uk


Company Name MCS Training in Health Care

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Type of Training  Healthcare
Contact Name  Marion Slyfield

I have been a carer and employed in various areas of care for over 38 years, through this I have researched and developed 5 training awareness packages:- Optical care, Audiology Awareness, Care Of The Feet, Oral Health and Life Skills and Activities. We aim to improve the quality of care and health of the dependant individuals, reduce the risks of Slips, Trips, Falls, Accidents, Malnutrition, Dehydration and more, through the on going Education and Development of the people that care for individuals, which include groups, business or community organisations. Train company staff who work with an employee/s that have and Auditory or Visual impairment to understand the difficulties they may incur. I cover a large area so for further details please contact me. 

PTLLS City and Guilds 7303 certificate, registered trainer with Train To Gain & Care Focus

Mobile Number 07813 358530

Website www.mcstraininginhealthcare.co.uk
E-mail mcs.training@yahoo.co.uk

Company Name ProAction Development CIC

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Type of Training  Business and Staff Development
Contact Name  Bernard Genge or Amanda Mooney

A Social Enterprise training and business development company with specialist experience in its consultants and trainers.   We will first understand your business, unique strengths and pinpoint your challenges.  We like to listen – a lot!  We are good with questions and ideas.  We will analyse your situation and design/build solutions that fit – made to measure!  We provide the right person with experience and skills to deliver the solution for your business for real improvement.  We evaluate so you have quantifiable data to know how far you have come.  Our very own development programme trade marked as 10 actions® is designed to ‘make a difference’ and that’s exactly what we strive to do. We can help with; Performance management, planning, team building, creating high performing leaders/managers/staff, change, motivation/employee engagement, sales/marketing and culture change.


Telephone Number
01460 61459 or 01460 67480 

Website www.10actions.com
E-mail bernard@10actions.com

Company Name Resource 4 Ltd

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Type of Training  HR Training & Development Services
Contact Name  Andrew Savage

Resource 4 HR Solutions provide a complete range of tailored HR and training services to organisations in all sectors which are designed to meet people and business needs in the most responsive and effective way. In addition to HR, our training services support the development of managers and employees and include

Tailored programmes/solutions for individuals and teams including team development and management skills
  • Workshops and open courses in business skills ranging from employment law and managing people to recruitment and selection skills and finance for managers
  • Leadership and management coaching
  • Graduate development
Telephone Number 01404 811427
Mobile Number  07811 953556 

Website www.resource4.co.uk
E-mail andrew.savage@resource4.co.uk

Company Name Rosalyn Masters

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Type of Training  Management Development  
Contact Name  Rosalyn Masters

I provide learning and development to groups and individuals, in order that organisations benefit from effective and enthusiastic employees.  I am experienced in management development, consultancy skills and project management, facilitation skills, trainer training, and training needs analysis, design and evaluation. Most of my work has been with the public sector; and I am a long-term associate of the National School of Government, which provides training across government.

Telephone Number 01823 279268 
Mobile Number  07989 433339 

E-mail rosmasters@hotmail.com

Company Name Sue Frackiewicz

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Type of Training  Business Skills Training & Coaching
Contact Name  Sue Frackiewicz

With many years experience in training and development, Sue helps clients to grow their knowledge, skills and confidence in a number of areas.  These include training in the use of bespoke IT software, presentation skills, interviewing, management skills for new managers such as: effective use of objectives and competencies, time management, delegation, feedback and staff development, amongst others.

For the small business, Sue also offers one-to-one coaching to help clients focus on defining and achieving their business goals.

Telephone Number 01460 76897 
Mobile Number  07761 441453
E-mail suefrack@btinternet.com

Company Name SweetSkills

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Type of Training  Customer Service & Business Development
Contact Name  Rachel Sweet

SweetSkills helps businesses to generate new customers and look after the customers they have got through training and development.  Rachel of SweetSkills delivers training in customer service, business development, telephone sales and telephone skills.   Rachel will tailor the training to meet your requirements and can deliver training onsite at a time convenient to you and your staff.  Rachel has worked with many different businesses in retail, tourism, hospitality and the care sector.  Past customers have also included The Best Western Hotel Group, Business Link Somerset, The Somerset Chamber of Commerce and The British Horse Society.

Telephone Number 01823 274288  
Mobile Number  07974 161279
Website www.sweetskills.co.uk
E-mail rachel@sweetskills.co.uk

Company Name The Gale Foundation

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Type of Training  Independent Training & Education Consultancy
Contact Name  Sarah Upfield

I am committed to quality and standards in training.  My business - The Gale Foundation - provides inspirational support for public and private businesses and educational organisations.   With over 20 year’s experience as a practitioner, I specialise in bespoke courses and presentations which are stimulating, challenging and engaging for all participants. My consultancy roles include working for QCA (Qualifications and Curriculum Authority), Edexcel and Tourism Skills Network and I have links with two Awarding Bodies as Moderator and Examiner.  As a writer I produce and edit resource materials for the tourism curriculum.  In my spare time I serve as a trustee for a London charity.

Telephone Number 0560 154 3070 (messages facility after long ring)
Mobile Number  07821 260042
Website www.thegalefoundation.co.uk
E-mail sarah@thegalefoundation.co.uk

Company Name Think Training Consulting Ltd

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Type of Training  Bespoke training company
Contact Name  Rachel Sanders

Think! is a bespoke training company which offers a variety of training and consultancy solutions, such as Management Development and Sales Trianing, tailored to ensure we deliver relevant, effective training that delivers a measurable return to your business.

Our success is due to our enthusiasm and ability to create the right environment for delegates to learn while maintaining company initiatives and internal controls.

We are constantly updating and expanding our range of services to ensure that our clients receive the most effective training available, therefore please contact us for more information on how we can assist you and your business.

Telephone Number 0870 140 5555

Website www.think-consulting.co.uk 
E-mail rachel.sanders@think-consulting.co.uk

Company Name Touchline Consulting

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Type of Training  Management & Personal Development
Contact Name  Alison Williamson

Alison has 20 years experience of leading and developing people (including 15 years in senior management within Marks and Spencer and as Head of Training for a UK Division of 75 stores).  Alison knows the leadership practices that work and the ones that don’t!  Alison provides high quality private coaching, facilitation and development for individuals and teams. She designs and delivers bespoke development solutions that fit exactly with the client’s needs.  This often involves a series of mini workshops and can be combined with one to one coaching if required. Clients include Holiday Inn, The National Trust, Business Link, The Exchange, Environmental Water Systems and numerous small businesses.  Alison is a professionally qualified coach to EMCC (www.emccouncil.org ) Practitioner Level and is a coach/tutor/assessor for the CIPD and The OCM on their qualifications from Certificate to Masters Level.  Coaching is ideal for time pressured leaders wanting one to one developmental support in absolute confidence.

Telephone Number 0845 2578578
Website www.touchlineconsulting.co.uk  
E-mail alison@touchlineconsulting.co.uk

Company Name Trevor Lever Consulting (TLC)

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Type of Training  Sales, Marketing & Customer Service
Contact Name  Trevor Lever

TLC offer a range of flexible training modules and that can be combined to deliver a customised sales training course tailored to your people, product and market. Typical modules include; questioning and listening, presenting your product, selling value, defending your price, handling concerns, gaining commitment, offer analysis etc. TLC have delivered course to large multi-nationals (Pilz UK, Du Pont, Markes International) as well as South West SME’s (Atlantas Marine, Hippychick, Hygienic Finishes) On-Site training can be delivered to small groups (6-8 people) as well as one-to-one coaching of key individuals within your organisation. Check the TLC website for open programs that are run throughout the year.

Telephone Number 01749 676888
Mobile Number  07836 593070 

Website www.trevorleverconsulting.co.uk
E-mail trevor@trevorleverconsulting.com

 

Company Name West Country Marketing Solutions

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Type of Training  Marketing Training / Consultancy
Contact Name  David Osborne MCIM

Having worked in marketing for 18 years for larger companies in a number of different industry areas including Bank of Scotland, American Express, Allianz Cornhill Insurance, Royal Horticultural Society and United News & Media and having run my own small business for 3 years I feel I can offer marketing advice from both the large and small business perspective.

My areas of expertise revolves around marketing communications and marketing planning.  I can offer practical guidance on direct mail, email/web marketing, advertising, producing marketing plans, efficient marketing on a small budget and marketing for the leisure / tourism industry.

Telephone Number 01963 824420
Website www.WestCountryMarketingSolutions.co.uk 
E-mail info@WestCountryMarketingSolutions.co.uk
 

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