 charging points at all its venues. The installation of these charging points will be rolled out across all venues this summer, and will enable delegates and guests to charge their electric vehicles using renewable energy. This initiative is part of the Group’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices in the events industry.)
The Venues Collection will become the first UK hotel and venue group to install solar powered EV (electric vehicle) charging points at all its venues. The installation of these charging points will be rolled out across all venues this summer, and will enable delegates and guests to charge their electric vehicles using renewable energy. This initiative is part of the Group’s commitment to reducing its carbon footprint and promoting sustainable practices in the events industry.
Jo Austin, Sales Director of The Venues Collection said: "Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to reducing our carbon footprint and supporting sustainability across our industry. By installing these charging canopies, we are encouraging more people to choose electric vehicles and helping to reduce the carbon emissions associated with travel to events.
“Solar-powered EV charging points produce zero carbon emissions, making them an eco-friendly alternative to traditional charging methods that rely on fossil fuels. Sustainability is important to delegates, so by choosing a venue group that is committed to sustainable practices, event organisers can trust that their events will leave a positive impact on both the environment and their attendees."
The installation of solar EV charging points is just one of the many sustainability initiatives that The Venues Collection has implemented in recent years under their Meetings for Change initiative, which is a five-point charter focussing on sustainable food options and best practice. The Group was also the first venue group to introduce carbon labelling on all menus (June 2022) and is committed to reach Climate Net Zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.
The Venues Collection is part of Lime Venue Portfolio and is the residential venue business of Compass Group UK & Ireland. The Group has six event and training sites across the South West, South East, and East & West Midlands.
The venues:
A modern, stylish conference and event venue offering 14 flexible event spaces with a capacity of 2 to 240 delegates (theatre style), breakout spaces, 151 bedrooms and 20 acres of grounds that is ideal for teambuilding activities and outdoor events. Located on the edge of the Cotswolds, near Swindon and just four miles from the M4.
A manor house with contemporary event and conference spaces offering 36 flexible rooms with a capacity of 2 to 400 (theatre style), 150 bedrooms and 26 acres of grounds that is ideal for teambuilding activities and outdoor events. Located a short drive from Nottingham, just five miles from the M1.
Kents Hill Park, Milton Keynes
One of the largest dedicated training and conference centres in the UK offering 70 flexible event spaces with a capacity of 2 to 600 (theatre style), 300 bedrooms, 488.61M2 of exhibition space, high-speed Wi-Fi for multiple device connections and extensive leisure facilities. Situated in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, just two miles from the M1.
Milton Hill House, Oxfordshire
A Georgian manor house with modern facilities offering 20 flexible and contemporary event spaces with a capacity of 10 to 170 delegates, 120 bedrooms and 22 acres of tranquil parkland that is ideal for teambuilding activities and outdoor events. Located in the Oxfordshire countryside, just 13 miles from Oxford.
A period property with modern facilities offering 22 flexible event spaces with a capacity of 2 to 200 (theatre style), 103 bedrooms, 173M2 of exhibition space and set in 13 areas of landscaped grounds that is ideal for teambuilding activities and outdoor events. Located in the heart of Northamptonshire, just ten miles from the M1.
Yarnfield Park Training and Conference Centre
An expertly equipped training and events venue, offering 32 flexible event spaces with a capacity of 2 to 450 (theatre style), 338 bedrooms, high-speed Wi-Fi for multiple device connections and two acres of grounds that is ideal for teambuilding activities and outdoor events. Located in the heart of the UK in Staffordshire, just eight miles from the M6.
