The Mathews Comfort
Young Business Person of the Year Award
FINALISTS
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Ross Brown, Director of The Oxford Electrical Company
Ross's career at The Oxford Electrical Company is testament to his journey from Apprentice Electrician to Director. Beginning his career with an apprenticeship, Ross's dedication and passion for the electrical industry propelled him forward, earning him recognition and opportunities for advancement.
Since assuming the role of Director in 2016, Ross has demonstrated a hands-on leadership style, fostering a culture of collaboration and excellence within the company. His commitment to quality, coupled with his technical expertise and visionary approach, has led to the company's continued growth and success.
The Oxford Electrical Company is a well-established electrical company supplying a wide range of services around Oxfordshire, from basic additions and alterations for residential clients to commercial refurbishments.
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Amy Taylor, Founder & Finance Director of Tap Social Movement
Amy is enthusiastic, inspirational and a driven individual with many outstanding achievements. In 2016, Amy used her years of industry experience to set up Tap Social Movement.
Amy has created all the financial reporting for the business and has built forecasts and analyses in order to plan our strategy and growth, and to model future outcomes. These have been instrumental in securing funding (grant funding, loans, and equity raises), enabling Tap Social Movement to set up more venues, increase capacity at the brewery and bakery, and increase the number of job opportunities which they are able to offer to people in prison, prison leavers, and members of the community.
Tap Social Movement is a social enterprise craft brewery, bakery, and hospitality organisation that creates training and employment for people in prison and prison leavers.
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Eddie Whittingham, Managing Director of Common Ground
Eddie is the creative force behind the reimagining of Common Ground. With a background in interior architecture, he launched his own design studio in 2020, designing cafés and coworking spaces for Oxford's most loved institutions, including The Missing Bean and Makespace.
After taking on Common Ground in February 2023, his vision for the space is one that will enable creativity and social entrepreneurship. He believes Common Ground is the perfect space for people to feel a sense of belonging, friendship and the power of community and togetherness.
Established in 2018, Common Ground is a purpose-driven social co-working and community arts space in the heart of Oxford. A social enterprise, providing a shared workspace, café, and community incubator hub on Little Clarendon Street.