Barbour was founded in 1894 in South Shields when John Barbour began supplying oilskins to protect the growing community of mariners from the worst of the weather.
Today, 130 years on, Barbour remains a 5th generation family business and is now a global lifestyle brand offering a wardrobe of stylish functional clothing.
South Tyneside College provides courses that lead to careers. With a broad range of programmes for young people and adults, it combines high quality teaching, an employer responsive curriculum and a wraparound package of support to ensure students leave the college equipped with the skills to succeed in their chosen path.
Siemens is very proud to have opened our brand-new office building in June 2021 in the heart of Hebburn. We have named our new building Alphonse Reyrolle House to continue the heritage of Alphonse Constant Reyrolle who founded the company in 1886 and moved the business to South Tyneside in 1901. At its peak Reyrolle manufactured switchgear for power stations worldwide employing 12,000 people.
Siemens operates in the energy sector and our portfolio covers the whole spectrum of applications to design, finance, build, operate and maintain a modern smart grid and power distribution systems. We had our very own Covid heroes working throughout the pandemic, maintaining power during times of need to hospitals, businesses and homes. Our people are the heart of the business and their wellbeing comes first, always.
We are delighted to sponsor the category of “Choice Environmental Champion Award”. It’s an honour to present this award and a privilege to acknowledge “an individual or group” who has gone above and beyond in a time where sustainability is key.
South Tyneside Council is pleased to be able to sponsor this event which recognises all the positive contributions to our local community. We hope that many local businesses and members of the community take the opportunity to submit entries for the awards and we wish those that do the best of luck. These awards provide a unique opportunity to showcase the remarkable contributions of residents, community groups, local businesses and organisations that make a real difference in the lives of our residents. We are proud to stand alongside them in celebrating their achievements.
Karbon Homes builds, manages and looks after affordable homes for people across the North. The aim is to give all customers the strong foundations they need to get on with life.
Since its formation in 2017, Karbon has focused on delivering its three strategic aims - to provide as many good quality homes as possible, to deliver excellent service to all customers,
and to shape strong, sustainable places for its communities.
It’s footprint covers the North East of England and Yorkshire, with around 32,000 homes across diverse communities, all facing different opportunities and challenges.
Some customers just need an affordable home, or a way onto the property ladder. Others might need more – financial advice, community services, sheltered accommodation or training that
can lead to a new job. Whatever people need to feel more secure, confident and happy with their lives,
the Karbon team work their heart out to provide it.
Karbon believes that by combining a sound business head with a strong social heart and staying true to our values, we can build strong foundations for even more people.
Tivoli is a leading UK specialist grounds maintenance provider, passionate about transforming external and internal landscapes into beautiful, functional and sustainable spaces. Tivoli teams deliver general grass cutting and sports pitch maintenance across South Tyneside in partnership with South Tyneside Council, as well as a high-level service of grounds maintenance within the Council’s crematorium, cemeteries and church grounds. With over 30 years’ experience, Tivoli self-delivers grounds maintenance, landscape construction, arboriculture, winter maintenance, interior plants and floristry, and Christmas installation services across the UK.
