Case Studies
Explore how Wakefield First has helped business to grow throughout the Wakefield District.
Studio J Architects
Studio J Architects are a local architecture firm dedicated to providing personal, professional and friendly services across Wakefield, Leeds, Bradford, Harrogate, York, Halifax, Huddersfield, Barnsley, Rotherham, Sheffield and surrounding areas.
Based in Horbury, the business was founded in 2009 by Managing Director James Butterworth.
Wakefield First was able to support Studio J by assisting them in joining the Green Economy Programme.
Second Chance Headway
Second Chance Headway is a Wakefield-based charity that supports people with brain injuries and their families. They were founded at Pinderfields Hospital almost fifty years ago.
Wakefield First continue to support the charity with connections and contacts which they use to expand their network and further grow the impressive work that they do. With the assistance of our Business Support Team, Second Chance Headway want to focus on growth and establishing new partnerships across West Yorkshire.
Policelot
Policelot are film and TV police specialists, who supply genuine police props and costumes to various production companies and projects.
With the free, tailored support of Wakefield First, Policelot were able to get curated information on potential properties in the district through our Inward Investment Team. Additionally, our team are looking into supporting the business with new energy efficient lighting for the studio, carbon footprint measuring and producing a CRP (Carbon Reduction Plan).
Podmatic
Podmatic are a premium podcast production agency, who enable clients to produce high quality video and audio content for their podcasts. The company is based in Horbury, Wakefield and has been established since 2023.
Isaac Soko, Podmatic’s Founder, has worked closely with Wakefield First to help the business find their current commercial location.
FlowerBarn
FlowerBarn is a florist and gift shop based in Normanton, established in 2008, providing beautiful floral arrangements and curated present ideas for a variety of occasions.
In their local area, FlowerBarn is heavily involved with the community and supports care homes, local children’s sport, schools and charities.
With Wakefield First’s unbiased, curated business support, FlowerBarn are planning to further expand the digital presence of their business, including the development of their website.
Sales Geek Yorkshire
Sales Geek Yorkshire offer a vast range of services to boost revenue, enhance sales strategies, and develop sales talent through tailored training. They provide a range of mentorship programmes including ‘Your Sales Director’ and ‘Your Sales Trainer.’
Wakefield First has been able to support Sales Geek Yorkshire throughout their journey in the Wakefield District.
Nosh Rocks
Nosh Rocks is a wellbeing business based in Sandal, which provides regular healthy recipes and other engaging content through the Nosh Rock Self-Health Private Members Club.
Wakefield First has been supporting the business with contacts and networking opportunities with local organisations and professionals.
