Clare Stacey

BlackRock Investment Management (UK) Ltd. (BIM-UK) is an investment management firm headquartered in London, UK. The firm is a subsidiary of BlackRock Finance Europe Ltd., ultimately owned by BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK) in the US. BIM-UK was founded in 2006 following the merger of Merrill Lynch Investment Managers and BlackRock. In 2009, BlackRock merged with Barclays Global Investors, including the iShares exchange traded funds business. The combined firm operates under the BlackRock name and has retained the iShares brand. BIM-UK manages a family of mutual funds and acts as sub-advisor to other mutual and pension funds. They also offer alternative investments and managed accounts for individual and institutional clients.

Grand Union Housing Group Ltd. provides housing and related services. It offers housing properties for rent and purchase in Bedfordshire, Northamptonshire, Buckinghamshire, and other counties; and specialist accommodation and support services to people with learning disabilities. The company also provides repair, major improvement, and housing management services for tenants. Grand Union Housing Group was founded in March 2008 and is headquartered in Bedford, the United Kingdom.

Whitecap Leisure Ltd. provides leisure activities. The firm offers water based activities including sailing, water skiing, windsurfing, and paddle sports. The company was founded by on April 25, 2000 and is headquartered in Milton Keynes, the United Kingdom.

Acorn Early Years Foundation is a charity organization that provides nurseries, out of school clubs, forest schools, and training services for teachers and childcare professionals working with babies and children in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). The non-profit company is based in Milton Keynes, UK. The organization's approach to teaching, learning, and care is based on their Relational Pedagogy. Acorn offers high-quality training courses that link with the EYFS, current best practice, and meet Ofsted requirements. The British company was founded in 1989 by Zoe Anne Raven, who has been the CEO since then.

Acorn Nursery Properties Ltd. is a British company that leases and operates real estate properties. The private company is based in Cosgrove, UK. The company was founded in 1990.

Mercer & Hole Group Ltd. provides accountancy and tax services. It offers business services, private client tax services, corporate advisory services, and financial planning. The company was founded by William Mercer in 1905 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom.

Northamptonshire Arts Management Trust is a major regional producing theatre located in Northampton, UK. The theatre is known for its acclaimed Made in work, which tours nationally and internationally. The venue offers eight bars that are open before and during shows, and patrons are encouraged to pre-order interval drinks. The theatre was nominated for Theatre of the Year in The Stage Awards 2022.

The Northampton Theatres Trust Ltd. is a non-profit company based in Northampton, UK that operates bars in their venues for patrons to enjoy pre-show or interval drinks. The British company recommends pre-ordering drinks to ensure they are ready at the interval. The company's main venue, Royal & Derngate, is a major regional producing theatre in the country with acclaimed productions that tour nationally and internationally. The theatre was nominated for Theatre of the Year in The Stage Awards 2022. The company was founded in 1884 by Charles J. Phipps, and Jo Gordon has been the CEO of the company since 2018.

UK Community Foundations is a national network of community foundations that aims to improve communities by addressing social inequity issues. The private company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company's description emphasizes the alignment of the sustainable development goals with the work of community foundations to drive philanthropy and collaboration across communities. The company was founded in 1991.

Northamptonshire Community Foundation is a charity based in Northampton, UK that promotes and manages philanthropy. The British company is the leading independent grant-making charity in the county, providing funding for local charities and offering rewarding ways for donors to give to the causes they care about. The foundation is dedicated to funding community-based action that improves the lives of the county's most disadvantaged people and communities, tackling issues such as child poverty, unemployment, homelessness, domestic violence, and social isolation. The non-profit company has awarded over £1 million in grants annually and have given out more than £0m in grants since their establishment. The company offers solutions for local charitable giving to individuals, companies, trusts, and local authorities. The CEO of the company is Rachel McGrath.

Milton Keynes Education Trust (MKET) is a multi-academy trust that was established in 2011 in Milton Keynes. The non-profit company is based in Milton Keynes, UK. The trust aims to improve education provision by creating and developing a mutually beneficial partnership between local schools. MKET is committed to securing social justice through high-quality education that promotes inclusion and embraces diversity. The trust enhances and enriches the lives of children and young people by enabling them to make the most of outstanding learning opportunities within and beyond the curriculum. MKET has four schools in the trust, including an infant school with nursery provision, a junior school, a primary school, and a secondary school, educating over 3,500 children and young people. The CEO of the British company is Michelle Currie.

Hampton Brook (UK) Ltd. is a privately owned property development and British investment company that focuses predominantly on the East Midlands. The company is based in Northampton, UK and was founded in 2014. Established in 1996, the company believes in working in partnership with occupiers, landowners, and investors to maximize the outcome for all parties. The company has procured some of the most prestigious commercial developments across the region and pride themselves on their local knowledge and professional expertise, which allows them to deliver a wide-ranging product from institutional to bespoke. The company is committed to sustainable development and have delivered over 6 million sq ft of commercial space, with over 4 million sq ft in the pipeline.

Midway South Ltd. is a British company that develops building projects. The private company is based in London, UK. The company was founded in 2014.

Origin Housing Ltd. is a registered social landlord that provides affordable housing and related care and support services to communities in and around Hertfordshire. The non-profit company is based in London, UK, and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The British company manages over 6,000 homes and customers. The company also keeps their residents up to date with news and events through their website. The company was founded in 1928 as St. Pancras Home Improvement Society by Father Basil Jellicoe.