Where Energy Meets Business

"We really value being a member of the Cluster, having been so for many years so. There are many areas of value, from networking with sector and regional colleagues, to events and member news. You get out of it what you put in and I think businesses that engage with the Cluster and fellow members get a great deal out of it."

Craig Hatch, WYG, aTetra Tech Company

"I think the cluster is fantastic thing, it's great for networking and picking up useful information. The members are very helpful to each other"

Steve Shanahan, VINCI Technology Centre UK Ltd

"As a micro business member of the cluster, I feel like part of something bigger; part of a group who have my best interests at heart.

You get out what you put in, as with all these things; I have gained a network of friends and champions."

Lucy Harrison, Harrison Network Ltd

"The BECBC creates real opportunities for engagement across the industries and businesses in the region. The energy that people bring is palpable and there is a real desire to support everyone doing well."

Paul Nelson, Babcock International Group

“I have found BECBC response to the COVID-19 crisis to be really valuable for my business. The support that has been offered for cluster members and the range of events offered to include members has been really valuable during a difficult time”

Joanne Chambers, Lakeland Capabilities Ltd

“My experience as a member of BECBC has been very positive. The monthly events in Cumbria have given a good understanding of the nuclear market and energy industry, and the opportunity to talk and develop relationships with different players in the supply chain”

Beatriz Echeveste, Idom UK, Director

“After having searched for business support groups across the UK, and joining or visiting a few, I am yet to find one more active or supportive as the BECBC.”

Cliff Woodman, Cumbria O&M Services

“The cluster provides the opportunity to network and make new contacts. Board members are supportive and look for ways to help businesses to promote their organisation and engage in activities and events”

Deborah Naylor, Inspira

“The Cluster provides me the opportunity to volunteer and give a bit back. Its all about mutual business benefit and indeed friendships.”

Evan Wright, Silver Stream Business Services

"We joined BECBC as we wanted to continue to build our presence in the nuclear sector and expand this into working with Sellafield. We found the connections made through networking invaluable."

Gary Thornton, MD, The Spencer Group

"Being a member of this group gives me the opportunity to give something back to our local community and the future leaders that we have the chance to inspire. As a business owner and a personal development coach I feel I have much to give to this group, whether it be exploring ideas or volunteering my time into meetings and activities at our local schools and have found my time with this group to be very rewarding."

Kathryn Jackson, Kathryn Jackson Coaching

“Simply put, membership of the cluster has led to new orders for my business”

Stuart Harrison, owner Solar Flare

"The BSG has introduced us to many great companies, individuals and services that we've used; it's also a network within a network that really works."

Ewen Alcorn, Director, MacArthur Recruitment

"It’s great to be a member of the BSG sub group to find out just how much talent and innovation there is in the different organisations and how they have grown and developed their strategy for the future and the value that brings to us as members."

Stephen Shepherd, Camerton Consultants Ltd

"Prima Uno has been a member of the BECBC since 2011. We got introduced to our company solicitors, HR, Quality and Cyber Essentials service businesses all who are members of the BSG Group. We always look at this area of the website should need any assistance with services within our own network. All the businesses we use from the BSG are professional and give a great level of service. The free advice given and support given by this group is invaluable to any local companies my own included."

Sarah Purdham, Managing Director, Prima Uno

"Being part of the BSG group brings a vast amount of benefits to my business and allows me to collaborate and share experiences with like minded professionals. Feeling part of a community and enjoying the spirit it can inject into achieving personal and business goals without the sense of isolation, gives a tremendous motivational impact. The variety of content, courses and information sharing provided by the Board and other volunteers is exceptionally good."

Linda Aylmore, LA Consulting