Oxford Innovation

Wellingborough Innovation Centre opened in March 2003 and is the result of a partnership between Oxford Innovation, the Borough Council of Wellingborough and Tresham College of Further Education, and is funded by the East Midlands Development Agency.

With over 6,000 sq ft of office space and office sizes ranging from 143 sq ft up to 1,000 sq ft, Wellingborough Innovation Centre can provide a home to up to 24 start-up and growing companies. The centre is located a short walk from Wellingborough town centre and has on site parking facilities, with conference and meeting rooms facilities for up to 45 delegates.

Staff at Wellingborough Innovation Centre can also provide guidance on everyday essentials of running a successful business from getting started through to re-financing for growth and managing people.

Wellingborough offers excellent road links to the rest of the Country and is able to service the majority of population centres in the UK and return within a working day. The Borough has excellent rail links and is served by the Midland Mainline which connects Sheffield through the East Midlands to St Pancras, London which is set to become the hub for high speed rail links to the Continent.

Centre Services

Wellingborough Innovation Centre provides start-up companies with a professional infrastructure and image to grow their business, along with a range of business support services needed during the first vital years of operation.

Companies can also benefit from the following services:

• VirtualOffice facility for companies not yet ready for, or who don’t require, a full-time office, but would like a more professional image

• Membership of ICE: the Innovation Centre Extranet, linking the companies within the Oxford Innovation network of Innovation Centres

Typical features include:

• A straightforward licence with one month’s notice period: no long-term commitment

• Central reception and switchboard: a professional image for your company

• Telephone answering in company name: you can focus on running your business

• Photocopying and post handling: you can concentrate on the more important tasks

• On-site meeting and conference facilities: a professional environment to meet your clients

• Site security and access control systems: 24/7 access and peace of mind

• Free on-site parking
• Kitchen facilities
• Broadband internet access
• High speed network cabling (CAT 5) throughout the building

On-site facilities include:

• Café
• Crèche

Meet the Team at Wellingborough Innovation Centre

Mick Judge, Centre Manager

Mick began working for Oxford Innovation in April 2003. Before starting life at OI Mick worked in a variety of sales and business development positions in fields such as electrical equipment, property, computer software and general DIY. He states that the most enjoyable aspect of his position is the ever changing challenges he has to respond to, “I enjoy problem solving and the buzz from resolving a client’s issues”. Mick has many hobbies outside of work including, gardening and DIY, photography, spending time with his wife and daughter, motorcycling (weather permitting), eating out and a bit of TV. Interestingly Mick did not see himself being involved in business, he trained for five years as a dental technician, and decided two years after completing his apprenticeship that he needed more interaction with people, and the rest they say is history.

Rita Cebula, Centre Administrator

Rita joined Oxford Innovation in July 2003 as an administrator in the Wellingborough Innovation Centre. Rita says that the best thing about working for Oxford Innovation is the variety of challenges that she faces, that you can only experience working within a thriving Innovation Centre. Her previous employment was within a footwear company R Griggs & Co. In her spare time Rita claims to do “lots”, including cooking, cleaning, walking and gardening.

Jane Whittaker, Receptionist

Jane began working for Oxford Innovation in April 2004, at the Wellingborough Innovation Centre. She used to work for her husband, but now juggles the two jobs. She also used to work part-time for Mars confectionary. Jane loves nothing more about her job than meeting and greeting clients and visitors, as well as resolving problems. Jane spends her spare time helping out with her husbands business, and she also likes to decorate, socialize and spend time with her grandson.

Map

View Larger Map

Directions

From M1 Junction 15

Follow the A45 eastbound towards Wellingborough and take 3rd exit from roundabout with ring-road. Come off A45 at next junction. Keep left on London Road (following signs for Town Centre) into Silver Street. Follow the right bend into Church Street. Tresham College is on your left.

From A4500 Northampton

From Northampton Road, turn onto Oxford Street. At T junction turn left onto Silver Street, follow the right bend into Church Street. Tresham College is on your left.

From A509 Kettering

Follow Harrowden Road and keep left onto Broad Green and then High Street. Follow One Way (left turn) onto Church Street. Tresham College is on your left.

By Public Transport

Wellingborough Innovation Centre is exactly 1 mile from Wellingborough train station and all Town Centre busses terminate directly outside the building.

Do you want to start your own business?

Starting any business can be scary. With so many issues to think about, such as writing a business plan, understanding the different legal aspects around sole trader, partnerships or limited companies. Then there’s cashflow, finances and raising funds… not to mention all that red tape!

We are well aware that these issues and more can get in the way, so we have produced a business guide called ‘14 Vital Steps to Starting a Business’.

For a Free copy of the guide, simply call today on 01933 303070 or fill the form out below:

All fields are mandatory.

Name
Company Name
Address
Contact Email
Contact Number

Stage of Business? Concept Planning Already Trading

Topic of Most Interest? Funding Business Planning Marketing Other

Where Did You Hear About The Start-up Guide? Email Post At the Centre Posters Business Link Other Organisation Other