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| Allianz Insurance is one of the largest general insurers in the UK and part of the Allianz SE Group, the world's largest property and casualty insurer. The company's head office in Guildford is the base for the Chief Executive and is the main operating site, where most of the management, administration, finance and information technology services are situated. Allianz is pleased to be able to support such an important category at the Eagle Radio's Local Hero awards. Each year Allianz recruits a number of students onto a summer placement scheme to help them develop the skills needed for employment once they leave education. Allianz's mission is to remain a great company to work for and the capabilities of our people create a competitive advantage that is critical to the company's long-term success. Our graduate scheme, along with the many personal development and technical development programmes we offer, ensure we nurture tomorrow's leaders today. |
 | In 2012 the Earlex Group is celebrating 25 years in business. The company was started in Guildford and now sells paint sprayers and steam wallpaper strippers to over 30 countries around the world. All these are manufactured in Guildford and Earlex is very proud to manufacture under the British Made banner. Employing over 100 people in the Guildford factory Earlex has always been very actively involved in the community and counts itself proud to have been associated with a number of local charities that do so much good work. The staff in Guildford are our best asset and investment in their development is vital to the future of the business. Great people to work with make it a great place to work. Involvement with local charities has been a key driver for the company and staff. The ethos at Earlex is that it is our duty and pleasure to help others less fortunate than ourselves. |
 | G Live is Guildford’s brand new, contemporary entertainment and concert hall, hosting the widest range of entertainment including rock concerts, large scale West End musicals, world class orchestras, opera, ballet and acclaimed comedians. The Main Hall space is complemented by a more intimate studio space which is ideal for smaller productions and community events. We are very proud to not only be supporting an Award category, but to be hosting Eagle Radio’s inaugural Local Heroes Awards at G Live in September. We are passionate about live performance and know that getting involved in performing can make a real impact – whether it’s improving confidence and self-esteem, helping with future careers prospects or simply adding enormous enjoyment to people’s lives. If you know a student of any age who has made outstanding improvement, or a teacher who has inspired in the field of music, drama and dance, please do nominate them for our Performing Arts Award |
 | The Guildford College Group is comprised of Guildford College, Farnham Sixth Form College and Merrist Wood College. We are one of the largest Colleges in the South East and offer a wide range of courses, from pre-entry to degree level, to over 14,000 local people every year. The Guildford College Group is delighted to be a patron for Eagle Radio’s Local Heroes. Every year we have students who demonstrate bravery to overcome the odds and achieve a qualification. However, we’re certain that there are more local heroes in our community who have gone over and above to help somebody, or to achieve something and shown incredible bravery that deserves recognition. |
 | Barratt Southern Counties is one of the leading new homes builders throughout Surrey and Hampshire. Barratt is the only major developer in the country to have achieved 5-star status as rated by our customers and we aim to provide 100% satisfaction to our customers when they buy one of our new homes. Barratt Southern Counties is delighted to support the Neighbour category as part of Eagle Radio’s Local Heroes. As a creator of new communities, we understand the importance of having good neighbours and the difference that this can make to someone’s life. Community involvement is something that we strongly believe in as a company. We support hundreds of local charities, schools and groups throughout the South East and will continue to do so as we believe that new homes should benefit everyone in the local area. |
 | Worplesdon View Care Home: A new care home is opening on the Worplesdon Road this July. The Guildford care home is part of Barchester Healthcare, who have over 220 care homes in the UK and are currently in their 20th year. The Guildford care home will accommodate 78 residents and offer residential and nursing care, as well as specialising in dementia. A high standard of care, together with activities, will be an essential part of life at the care home for those who want stimulation and socialisation. Residents can still continue to be as independent as they wish and be able to have freedom of choice at all times. The Information Suite will be open mid-April and all are welcome to view the type of accommodation that will be available. Lynda Garner, the new General Manager of the care home said, “Along side our own competition looking for unsung Heroes in the area to officially open the care home in July, we felt honoured to be a Patron of Eagle Radio's Local Heroes Awards. We often hear of carers, young and old, who dedicate themselves to caring and are very rarely recognised for their commitments.” For more information about the home, please call 01483 698796 or visit www.barchester.com/guildford |
 | SETsquared have a proven, very successful method to business support which is tailored to the high growth, high technology ventures' and individual requirements. They work on a one to basis with each of the companies; as each company is very different. The company survival rate speaks for the quality of support SETsquared deliver, with 97% of companies surviving more than 3 years and 87% still trading since SETsquared opened in 2002. SETsquared are very excited to be part of Eagle Radio’s Local Heroes. We provide subsidised business support and serviced office space to entrepreneurs and young ventures. We are a non profit making organisation who are measured on how successful the businesses they support become. Through SETsquared's support, these growth businesses create jobs for local people and add to Surrey's Economic Growth. We are very honoured to be patron of the ’community spirited company' award as we feel it particularly reflects our ethos. SETsquared and the University of Surrey are proud of their connection with the local community as we work hard to support the growth of the Surrey economy. |
 | RBS is part of The Royal Bank of Scotland Group, a large international banking and financial services company that provides a wide range of products and services to personal, business, commercial and large corporate and institutional customers. Our team of dedicated relationship managers work across the whole of the South East, supporting local businesses. The team are committed to providing the very best level of service to understand customers’ business plans. This level of support is also complemented by specialist sector teams who can add value for customers operating in many niche fields. Tony Eden, Director Surrey & Sussex commented “I and the rest of the team in Surrey & Sussex are delighted and extremely proud to support Eagle Radio’s Local Heroes campaign. We are dedicated to supporting the local community and, through the campaign, look forward to celebrating the success and achievements those organisations and individuals that really make a difference in our local area.” |
