Welcome aboard! Meet our latest new Bondholders

Marketing Derby has welcomed several new and returning Bondholders in recent weeks.

Blue Lion Training Academy, ITS Technology Group, Down to Earth Derby, Darley Abbey Wines, Derby Book Festival, RLTP Accountants and Sporting Communities have signed up and are now enjoying all the benefits Bondholder membership can bring.

Here, we profile our latest arrivals in more detail:

Blue Lion Training Academy

Based on Pride Park, Blue Lion Training Academy helps apprentices and learners looking to upskill.

Its range of courses are taught remotely by a team of tutors, who have in-depth industry knowledge and understanding.

To find out more about Blue Lion Training Academy please click here.

ITS Technology Group

Founded in 2013, ITS is now an industry leader, providing UK businesses with super high bandwidth gigabit connectivity and broadband via a vibrant and dynamic wholesale and reseller partner community.

A significant milestone was reached in early 2020 when investment giant, Aviva, injected £45 million into the business to fast track its full fibre rollout plans. Since then, ITS has now built its networks past nearly 10% of UK business premises, with plans to achieve its next goal of 20% rapidly.

To find out more about ITS Technology Group please click here.

Down to Earth Derby

Down to Earth Derby is a social project that operates allotments to raise awareness of the benefits of growing your own produce.

The organisation also has visions for a nature-based regeneration of the city, backed by The Eden Project.

To find out more about Down to Earth Derby please click here.

Darley Abbey Wines

Darley Abbey Wines is a wine merchant, with its own wine bar and distillery, based at Darley Abbey Mills.

Originally founded as a wine merchant in 2007, in recent years the business has added a wine bar and courtyard, offering more than 100 wines, as well as craft beers and artisan spirits.

The business holds numerous wine and spirit tastings throughout the year, as well as other events.

To find out more about Darley Abbey Wines please click here.

Derby Book Festival

Derby Book Festival is the city’s annual celebration of the written word, which is organised and supported by a number of Marketing Derby Bondholders.

The main festival, which features author talks and book launches for readers of all ages, takes place at venues across the city in May, followed by an ‘autumn edition’ later in the year.

To find out more about Derby Book Festival please click here.

RLTP Accountants

RLTP Accountants is a fully-qualified team of bookkeepers and accountants in Derby.

It offers a variety of bespoke accounting services to small businesses, with its team trained in an extensive range of different software systems, such as QuickBooks, Xero and Dext.

To find out more about RLTP Accountants please click here.

Sporting Communities

Founded just over a decade ago, Sporting Communities is a team of community development specialists, who use sport and the creative arts as a tool to engage with individuals and communities on a deeper level.

Its services are designed to initiate social, individual and community development, enabling people to achieve positive change.

To find out more about Sporting Communities please click here.

For more about the benefits of being a Bondholder please click here.

To find out more about how to become a Bondholder contact Lindsey Hatfield at Lindsey@marketingderby.co.uk.