October 2026

We are delighted to announce that Ethan Fowler got a First for his master’s degree. Ethan has worked for People Powered HR since he did his A levels.  He completed a Level 3 apprenticeship with us in HR, then went to Uni to study Psychology. He worked part-time and during holidays throughout his Uni career,

If claims had superpowers, investigation would be pretty high on the list. Not because investigating a claim involves magnifying glasses and dramatic detective  music, but because sometimes the difference between a straightforward claim and a  successful recovery comes down to one simple thing: looking a little closer. A claim can appear simple on the surface.

We spend so much time making life work around us. Our calendars are full. Work is busy. Family life is even busier. There are plans to make and a never-ending list of things that need doing. Healthcare can easily become another thing on the list. But it doesn’t always have to feel that way. For

What. A. Night. We are absolutely thrilled to share that Ashwell Care has been named Health Care Employer of the Year at the Worcestershire Health and Social Care Awards. As if that wasn’t enough, we’re incredibly proud to celebrate two more fantastic individual achievements from within our team: Valentine Tichareva — Dementia Carer of the

Julie Kent MBE was a founder member of Sterling Gloucester representing Emily’s Gift & raised £100k from generous members in the Gloucester & Cheltenham Groups as well as members at the Expos. After a couple of years off she has returned to the Gloucester group whose continuing to support sick & disabled children in Gloucestershire

The Mortgage Branch is celebrating eight years of helping people make confident decisions about their homes and finances. Since opening in 2018, the independent mortgage and insurance brokerage has helped more than 3,000 clients. Its team works with first-time buyers, homeowners and landlords across the country, with roots in Cheltenham and Gloucester. The business has

How two Stroud members are strengthening their businesses – and the support they can offer their clients Sometimes the real power of networking isn’t the referral you receive. It’s what happens when two business owners get to know each other well enough to realise they can do something better together. That is exactly what has

The idea behind PEAK is simple. Running a business can be exciting and rewarding, but there are times when it can also feel lonely. Some decisions are difficult to talk through with your team, your staff or even the people closest to you. PEAK Boardrooms gives business leaders a confidential space to talk openly, hear