About our sponsors

We are indebted to our conference sponsors for 2019 for their support, which enables our conference to take place. 

Charisma Charity Recruitment is a trusted and respected recruitment specialist offering advice and guidance to charities throughout the UK who wish to find exceptional people to join their teams.

We have partnered with a wide range of different charities including hospices and healthcare, disability, faith, care for older people, and military organisations. Whether it’s a local or national organisation in question, we are a high-integrity, ethical and honest recruitment consultancy.

Since 2002, Charisma have worked with over 34 Hospices in the UK, therefore if you are seeking a Trustee, Chief Executive, Director, Fundraiser or Care Manager you will find Charisma’s expertise a valuable asset to your search.


HTP Apprenticeship College (formerly HTP Training) has since 2000 become one of the leading training providers in England. We deliver training programmes in all areas of Hospitality & Catering, Management, Retail, Customer Service, Business Administration, Health & Social Care, Childcare, and Nail Technology.

Our campuses are staffed by teams of friendly, sector experienced staff who are available to provide information on all aspects of the training we offer. Traineeships, Apprenticeships and vocational learning remain a priority for the Government as they continue to address the skills gaps faced by businesses across the country.

At HTP Apprenticeship College we specialise in working with business leaders from a wide range of sectors to develop their staff, achieve business goals and access Government funding. In addition to providing Traineeships and Apprenticeships we offer a full range of vocational training programmes and short, intensive courses to meet your needs.


Challenge Betapak on any item your business purchases for the best price & service on every product, whilst offering the best quality.

We stock 125,000+ products covering Manufacturing, Retail & Mail Order Packaging, Furniture, Cleaning & Janitorial Products, Catering Equipment, Office Stationery & Supplies, Catering disposables & packaging plus much more!

Specialist suppliers to Offices, Care Homes, Schools, Manufacturers, Cafés, Restaurants, Hotels, Attractions, Retail outlets, Wholesalers, councils & other industry sectors. Betapak work to provide value for your business, help the community & preserve the environment; whilst helping your business to keep growing.


Blue Stream Academy has developed a suite of interactive training modules which are easy to use, in line with CQC Outcomes, cost effective and providing proof of competency for GP Practices, Dental Practices, Nursing/Care Homes, Hospices, Urgent Care and Carers.

Join the 175,000+ users of our software and sign up today!

All of our eLearning modules are RCGP accredited and CPD certified, providing more than 70 hours of training.


Waterstones' Isle of Wight will be donating 10% commission from book sales made at their pop-up bookshop at our conference. 


We are also very grateful to Red Funnel for providing reduced rate car ferry travel for delegates between Southampton and East Cowes, our many volunteers and our event organisers.