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Bath Forum, 27 March 2025

2025 Winners

Platinum Award

Winner:

Bath Community Kitchen

“Truly profound impact to deliver 2,786 communal meals, divert 1.5 tonnes of surplus food, and catering forTimebank+, YMCA and The Lighthouse Centre. A thoroughly deserving winner of the Platinum.”

@bathcommunitykitchen | bathcommunitykitchen.org.uk

Sponsored by: Hartham Park

Arts & Creative

Winner:

The Orchestra Of Everything Foundation

“The OOEF has transformed music access, impacting over 250 children across Bath with its delightful Small Group Programme for schools. Inspirational.”

@orchestraoefoundation | ooef.org.uk

Sponsored by: Bath Spa University

Bar & Pub

Winner:

Boom Battle Bar Bath

“An exceptional year that’s seen the team excel with refreshed facilities and extremely positive reviews. Clear sense of distinctive purpose.”

@boombattlebar_bath | boombattlebar.com

Sponsored by: Alliance Wales & West

Business Services

Winner:

Varn

“An impressive 39% growth, team expansion, and commitment to innovation for this specialist SEO agency. Notably strong values and support for team.”

@varn_seo_agency | varn.co.uk

Sponsored by: Bath Spa Hotel

Cafe

Winner:

Newton Farm Cafe

“Newton Farm’s commitment to local, homegrown produce, seasonal menus and unique cakes drove a 25% increase in bookings and sales. Versatile, special.”

@newtonfarmshopandcafe | newtonfarmfoods.co.uk

Charity

Winner:

Bath Rugby Foundation

“Super-charged its mission this year! Transformed 5,500+ young lives, breaking records with educational support, impactful reach and sports inclusion for all.”

@bathrugbyfoundation | bathrugbyfoundation.com

Sponsored by: Stone King

Charity

Winner:

Dorothy House Hospice Care

“Dorothy House’s innovative Winsley House Place project enhances nature-connected wellbeing, supported by 1,200 volunteers and immersive VR technology.”

@dorothyhousehc | dorothyhouse.org.uk

Sponsored by: Stone King

Civic & Community

Winner:

Bath Community Kitchen

“This educational initiative empowered over 300 participants through therapeutic cookery workshops, enhancing wellbeing and fostering independence.”

@bathcommunitykitchen | bathcommunitykitchen.org.uk

Sponsored by: Truespeed

Education

Winner:

Languages United

“Transformative year. Achieved its best-ever British Council results and welcomed over 500 students from 30 nationalities. Clever collaborations also. ¡Buen trabajo!”

@languagesunited | languagesunited.com

Sponsored by: The Forum, Bath

Employer

Winner:

Dialect

“Fostering continuous learning, inclusivity and professional development, launching thoughtful initiatives in Dialect Academy and Woman@Dialect to empower its team’s growth.”

@dialect_inc | dialectinc.com/work

Sponsored by: Bath Rugby

Event

Winner:

Curious Minds

“This dynamic trio launched a vibrant, diverse ideas festival in Bath, featuring an eclectic mix of world-class speakers and local talent. Passionate, distinctive, winning…”

@curiousmindsfest | batharts.co.uk

Sponsored by: DoubleTree by Hilton Bath

Financial

Winner:

Lucra Mortgages

“Remarkable growth, doubling profits – all the more impressive due to market uncertainties. Also became the trusted broker for Amazon’s UK workforce.”

@lucramortgages | lucramortgages.co.uk

Sponsored by: Apex City of Bath Hotel

Hair & Beauty

Winner:

Townhouse Clinic

“Flourishing year of expansion for Townhouse Clinic with much larger premises. increased services and strong growth in the team supporting a near-tripling of sales.”

@thetownhouseclinic  | townhouseclinic.com

Sponsored by: Creative Bath

Health & Wellbeing

Winner:

The SHE Collective

“This clever collective of incredible women achieved national recognition, secured coverage in Women’s Fitness and launched a hugely-popular health podcast. Brilliant!”

@we_are_the_she | wearetheshe.com

Homes & Interiors

Winner:

Kelly Marie Kitchens

“Clever, independent, smartly-growing, Kelly Marie secured a prestigious commission on a royal estate. Much deserved recognition as a premium kitchen provider.”

@kellymariekitcheninteriors | kellymariekitchens.com

Legends

Winner:

RUHX

“RUHX marked its 25th anniversary as a Bath staple by opening the Dyson Cancer Centre, raising £10 million, and transforming local healthcare. Legendary.”

@ruhxharity | ruhx.org.uk

Sponsored by: Boom Battle Bar Bath

Leisure & Tourism

Winner:

The Holburne Museum

“This historic museum achieved an eye-catching 25% visitor increase, hosted the high-profile Mr Doodle exhibition and boosted its profile with innovative programming.”

@holburnemuseumbath | holburne.org

Sponsored by: Robun

New Business

Winner:

Camella Estate Agents

“Big impact in short order for this technology-led agency already with two branches. Built decent market share at pace. Look out for Camella…”

@camellabath | camella.co.uk

Sponsored by: Aspire to Move

People Services

Winner:

Bespoke Family

“Bespoke Family expanded services, grew turnover by 25%, enhanced client satisfaction, and supported families through personalised, expert guidance.”

@bespokefamily | bespokefamily.co.uk

Sponsored by: Floresco Media

Property

Winner:

Wraxall Builders

“Celebrated outstanding conservation projects at Combe Royal and Rivers Street, and oversaw immense sustainability achievements and the success of Elements Studio.”

@wraxallbuilders | wraxallbuilders.com

Sponsored by: Bath Property Awards

Restaurant

Winner:

The Sepoy Club

“Welcomed 20,000 diners with 20% repeat customers with its popular chef’s specialities menu and increased its private event offering. Authentic, vibrant.”

@thesepoyclubofficial | thesepoyclub.co.uk

Sponsored by: Savills

Retailer

Winner:

Mr B’s Emporium of Reading Delights

“A delightful, deserving winner! The emporium achieved £1m book sales and thrived with landmark author events. Imaginative, lovable, impressive.”

@mrbsemporium | mrbsemporium.com

Sponsored by: Zara Morgan Hairdressing

Small Business

Winner:

MH Tyres Bath

“Worked tirelessly to build a reliable reputation, securing an RAC contract, and maintained excellent customer service with turnover usefully up YoY.”

MHTYRESBATH.CO.UK

Sponsored by: Minuteman Press

Sustainability

Winner:

Price of Bath

“Led tennis sustainability with the Circular Ball scheme in 2024 and expanded its eco-friendly products range and partnerships. 88 years old: an absolute gem of a business.”

@priceofbath | priceofbath.com

Sponsored by: EntreConf

Technology

Winner:

Digital Wonderlab

“Restless Wonderlab established a new three division structure, developed AI-powered solutions and created multiple innovative products. Great exemplar of tech for good, too.”

@digitalwonderlab | digitalwonderlab.com

Sponsored by: Omoda at Platinum