JOIN
TOGETHER
& WORK
TOGETHER
BASE is so much more than just a place to work. The team here at BASE Bordon Innovation Centre are passionate about developing a supportive and engaging community of start-ups, SMEs and entrepreneurs. The inclusive support offered by our on-site Innovation Director (and wider team of growth experts) combined with collaborating with other like-minded businesses, means that no matter what sector you’re working in, there is always support available.
INNOVATE AND CREATE, TOGETHER
Where better to grow your business than a place where everybody around you is growing too? All entrepreneurs at Ashton Old Baths make fantastic use of our communal areas to meet and share ideas, and collaboration is more than encouraged between businesses. Your next connection could be just around the corner.
Our members
BASE is buzzing with creativity, innovation and pioneering spirit, with members already making history as part of our vibrant business community. Find out more about the cutting-edge companies already making their mark here.
Our team
Our community is led by an intuitive and experienced team dedicated to running the Centre and helping your business succeed. Each member brings their own specialist knowledge and warm personality to the table, culminating in an extensively supportive and sociable team.
Aaron
Bunney
Centre Manager
Aaron has worked in various management roles across the last 10 years within the leisure industry. Gaining experience in all areas of the business including operations, maintenance and sales. He loves meeting new people and is a keen networker. In addition, Aaron has a passion for fitness and is a qualified personal trainer and in his spare time likes to go to the gym, run and play football. His most recent achievement was completing the Brighton Half Marathon.
Michael
Gordeev
Business Growth Manager
Michael has 14 years of brand marketing and management experience at Fortune 100 companies, like Johnson & Johnson, BAT and Nestle and over 6 years running a digital marketing consultancy, helping small businesses grow. He is a motivated team player with can-do attitude and a passion for innovation.
Michael has recently moved to Hampshire from London with his family and a dog, and in his spare time enjoys outdoor activities and exploring local towns and villages.
Clare
Clark
Assistant Centre Manager
Having worked in a range of office environments from advertising agencies to a quarry, Clare has gained 20 years’ experience from various administrative and customer service roles. After moving around the UK due to her husband’s Army career they have now settled in Hampshire, and enjoy the outdoors exploring the surrounding areas.
Clare has previously competed in the Great South Run with an aim to complete a half marathon one day.
Louise Bampfield
Centre Experience Assistant
Louise has worked in a mixture of customer service roles from banking to the travel industry and enjoys meeting new people. Working part time at the centre over 2.5 days a week she ensures everyone receives a warm welcome and is happy to assist with queries.
Having lived in Thailand for a year, she returned to the UK with her now husband and their daughter.
Read just some of the inspiring stories of success from the innovative businesses based at BASE.
OUR TEAM
Our community is led by an intuitive and experienced team dedicated to running the Centre and helping your business succeed. Each member brings their own specialist knowledge and warm personality to the table, culminating in an extensively supportive and sociable team.
Aaron Bunney
Centre Manager
Aaron has worked in various management roles across the last 10 years within the leisure industry. Gaining experience in all areas of the business including operations, maintenance and sales. He loves meeting new people and is a keen networker. In addition, Aaron has a passion for fitness and is a qualified personal trainer and in his spare time likes to go to the gym, run and play football. His most recent achievement was completing the Brighton Half Marathon.
Sarah Hall
Business Growth Manager
Sarah Hall has been providing business support to SMEs over the last few years and has over 20 years of experience working in corporate and SMEs. She has founded several businesses including coworking space and networking events. She holds a diploma in Human Resource Management and has been supporting small businesses with their marketing and how to move their business forward.
Clare Clarke
Assistant Centre Manager
Having worked in a range of office environments from advertising agencies to a quarry, Clare has gained 20 years’ experience from various administrative and customer service roles. After moving around the UK due to her husband’s Army career they have now settled in Hampshire, and enjoy the outdoors exploring the surrounding areas.
Clare has previously competed in the Great South Run with an aim to complete a half marathon one day.
Louise Bampfield
Customer Experience Assistant
Louise has worked in a mixture of customer service roles from banking to the travel industry and enjoys meeting new people. Working part time at the centre over 2.5 days a week she ensures everyone receives a warm welcome and is happy to assist with queries.
Having lived in Thailand for a year, she returned to the UK with her now husband and they have recently celebrated the 1st birthday of their daughter.
Read just some of the inspiring stories of success from the innovative businesses based at BASE.
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Case studies
Discover just some of our inspirational success stories from our community of ambitious entrepreneurs.
BASE Bordon celebrates growth of their first customer, Pivale, on BASE’s 6th anniversary
Base Bordon Innovation Centre has recently celebrated its 6th Anniversary. Pivale, a customer of the innovation centre, has been based there since it opened in 2017.
Névé Studios Ltd
How did you start your company? Névé Studios started in much the same way as you’d expect – a great idea showed up, we mulled it over for all of about five minutes before getting up and simply running with it. All of us founding directors (Stu, Will & Tom […]
A great BASE for business
A thriving enterprise hub has been officially launched as part of the £50 million regeneration of a former army garrison in East Hampshire. BASE Bordon Innovation Centre at Broxhead House, Bordon, brings together innovators, entrepreneurs and collaborators in a managed workspace setting. Already home to twelve businesses, the former officers’ […]
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