OUR BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PARTNERS
Ilkley Grammar School are delighted to be further developing our Careers programme, in line with the National Career Guidelines, and are actively working with a range of carefully selected companies as Business Enterprise Partners to encourage and promote links with the school.
We are rewarded working on an exciting and varied range of projects with our Business Enterprise Partners, each of whom have made a commitment to the school. This is a creative initiative, an evolving set of partnerships, bespoke to each company, where they working closely with the school to support events, extra-curricular activities and lessons with students. We encourage the sharing of ideas at our termly Careers Breakfast meetings and have identified Career Ambassadors within each curriculum area.
We also have a voluntary Enterprise Adviser, Stuart Hyde, who works with the careers team to build and promote our Business Enterprise Partners. Stuart is in school on a regular basis and is also actively promoting these partnerships within the wider community.
If you would like to find out more or to become a prospective Business Enterprise Partner, please contact Victoria Marshall, Careers Leader, careers@ilkleygs.co.uk
Please find below a list of our current Business Enterprise Partners. Explore their websites and look out for their representatives at events and in lessons here in school:
Clarke Foley
Situated in the heart of Ilkley, adjacent to the main car park, Clarke Foley is a charity providing facilities for recreational, educational and a wide range of other leisure pursuits. It is used by people of all ages, many local clubs, groups, and societies who provide a variety of courses, events, exhibitions, and meetings.
Clip n Climb
Introducing Yorkshires very first Clip 'n Climb – Where climbing meets theme park in an exciting new leisure concept for ages four and upwards and that INCLUDES ADULTS...
Our stunning series of climbing-based activities provide healthy, challenging fun for all the family!
Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club
Established in 1880, The Club enjoys a fantastic position next to the river in the Wharfe valley with panoramic views across to Ilkley’s famous moor.
Our facilities include 5 indoor tennis courts, 6 all weather outdoor courts and 14 grass courts, 5 top grade squash courts as well as a fitness suite with the very latest in equipment and a comprehensive range of classes.
Whether you just want to play with friends and family, take part in the many social events and activities or enjoy the more competitive aspects playing team tennis and tournaments, there will be something to suit your needs.
J Carey Design
We specialise in the design, manufacture and installation of bespoke items of furniture and the specialist joinery requirements of new/upgraded commercial buildings. Founded in 2003, sustained growth has been achieved year on year. From the outset our aim has been to provide a first class product along with service that is second to none.
Sourcing the majority of our meat from established Yorkshire farms, we support regional farmers who share our commitment to husbandry, welfare and outstanding quality. Ultimately, we know, trust and respect the farmers we buy from.
Lishman’s is one of the UK’s finest independent butchers and we are nestled on Leeds Road, the main road running through Ilkley. Established for over 30 years by myself David Lishman, I now also work with my daughter Emma in our business, famed for our pork products, pies and home-made salami.
Renowned for our sausages, (national Champion of Champions, twice!) bacon, hams, pies and salami, our shop has everything you’d expect from an award-winning, independent butcher. The lunches served from our hot counter have gained quite a following too – it’s worth calling in at lunchtime just to try one of our specials.
Our 110,000 colleagues work as one team in all kinds of roles across our stores, head office, manufacturing and logistics to provide great shopping experiences and fresh food from field to fork.
Outside the Box, as our name suggests, is about thinking and doing things a bit differently...and sometimes doing some very different things. We are:
Rooted in our local community and work closely with all parts of our community. Committed to supporting and enabling people with learning disabilities to lead more independent and fulfilled lives
Vibrant and dynamic, always seeking to give our customers, members and supporters positive experiences, high quality services and new opportunities.
Adults and young people with a learning disability are at the heart of what we do. They are our ‘members’ and a critical part of the overall Outside the Box Team. We work with our members, their parents, carers, and others involved in their lives; to help them to progress, achieve their goals and full potential. Click here for more information on members
Volunteers play a crucial role in the operation of Outside the Box. From helping in the café kitchen, serving customers, supporting members to working on the allotment, running a youth group and helping with our design, marketing and administration, volunteers give generously of their time, skills and expertise. Click here for more information on volunteering
Outside the Box is run by Ilkley Community Enterprise Ltd. We are a registered charity that is committed to community action and to supporting people who have a learning disability. We operate as a business (otherwise we wouldn’t still be here) but also as a charity and social enterprise so we re-invest any profits we make back into Outside the Box and our local community.
Produmax - we are a specialist manufacturing company with an expertise in high precision engineering.
Operating globally, we work in partnership with many of the most prestigious aerospace manufacturers to produce high quality machined components and assemblies.
Current Managing Director, Jeremy Ridyard led a management buy out in 1998, overseeing our expansion and the recent move to a new purpose built manufacturing unit in Baildon between Leeds and Bradford.
Details to follow shortly
