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About Daniel Bridgewater
I’m an entrepreneur fascinated by the exceptional. I’m always trying to do more, to learn new things, to constantly re-evaluate and grow. I’m the founder of Buckt. Buckt is the UK’s only mystery ticket subscription. Every month subscribers receive five mystery tickets to top attractions and activities in their region. Currently operating in 10 UK areas (Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Sheffield and Worcestershire) we have worked with over 1000 different leisure businesses and have tens of thousands of subscribers across the country.Personal highlights:- Raised investment for Buckt at a multi-million pound valuation- Launched Fourth Wall - a social enterprise working to develop the skills of young people - aged just 19- Personally invited to meet King Charles (then Prince Charles), David Cameron & others at the Step Up To Serve launch at Buckingham Palace- Became Chair Of Governors at Merritts Brook Academy aged just 23- Became Trustee of UpRising - the leadership charity that took me from an unemployed youth to business owner- Appointed to the Business Pillar Committee at the Greater Birmingham & Solihull LEP- Recipient of the prestigious Point Of Light Award from David Cameron/Home Office- Listed in the Birmingham '30 under 30'- Fellow - Royal Commonwealth Society & RSA- Completed a consultancy project with social enterprises in India- Graduated with a First Class Honours degree from the Uni of B’ham - during that period I was running my business, on the board of multiple charities & volunteering
Daniel Bridgewater Work Experience Details
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Founder And CeoApogeeBirmingham, Gb -
CeoBuckt Jan 2017 - PresentWest MidlandsBuckt is the UK’s only mystery ticket subscription. Every month subscribers receive 3 or 5 mystery tickets (depending on package) to some of the best attractions and activities in their region. From axe throwing to alpaca walking, cinema tickets to sumo suit wrestling, you'll receive your tickets every month via the Buckt app and are able to do all of them or just the few that really take your fancy.Buckt operates in Birmingham, Bradford, Bristol, Cardiff, Leeds, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Sheffield and Worcestershire and on average the included tickets and activities are worth around £50 per person if bought separately. It costs just £20 per person there are no extra costs (all tickets are included in the price of your subscription) and you can cancel any time once you've received your first set of tickets.Buckt was inspired by the idea of a bucket list, and aims to help subscribers tick something off their list, to go on an adventure and to fall in love with something new in an easy and affordable way.Subscribe to spontaneity with Buckt.www.buckt.uk -
Founder & ChairmanFourth Wall Jan 2012 - PresentBirmingham, United KingdomFourth Wall is social enterprise and consultancy specialising in youth and community engagement.Through the organisation, we run projects on behalf of clients and funders that engage the community or young people in particular topics, specifically those with a 'social' angle. Current projects include a contract with Highbury Hall with the aim of engaging the local community in the heritage of the site and 'Wooden Walls', in association with the Coffin Works museum and the National Lottery, which aims to introduce heritage to the young people of BirminghamThe company also provides and delivers training programmes, and has served wide variety of clients ranging from apprentice training providers to national youth charities.
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Awards JudgeEpic Awards Jul 2023 - Sep 2023I sat on the judging panel for the EPIC Awards 2023. The awards recognised young entrepreneurs aged 25 and under.
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Awards JudgeInspirational Youth Awards Mar 2023 - Jun 2023Birmingham, England, United KingdomI was honoured to be appointed as a judge for the upcoming and inaugural Inspirational Youth Awards. The ceremony aims to celebrate the achievements of inspiring young people aged 16-25.
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Non Executive Director (Business Pillar Committee Member)Greater Birmingham And Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership Aug 2017 - Mar 2021Birmingham, United KingdomI was recently appointed to the Business Pillar Committee at the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership.I aim to have a specific focus on start-ups and young entrepreneurs, using my experience and knowledge to drive the city's agenda forward in this respect. As one of the 4 young NEDs, our role is to engage and involve young people across the city in the LEP's decision-making process. Furthermore, we look to carry out our own projects that aim to improve the lives of those we represent. Watch this space! -
Advisory GroupOne Million Mentors Oct 2017 - Dec 2019Birmingham, United KingdomOne Million Mentor has the mission to build a national online platform to recruit, train and deploy mentors to organisations working with young people.I previously worked with the CEO and other key stakeholder to help with its implementation in the Greater Birmingham area. -
Young Professional Board MemberTag Network Midlands Limited Sep 2018 - Dec 2018Birmingham, United Kingdom -
Chair Of GovernorsE-Act Nov 2015 - Oct 2018Merritts Brook E-Act Primary AcademyI was appointed as the Chair of Governors at Merritts Brook E-Act Academy. My role involved working closely with our amazing headteacher to identify the strategy for the school, managing financial risk, managing our board meetings, finalising the agenda for the meetings and acting as a critical friend to the team at the school. -
School GovernorE-Act Jul 2013 - Nov 2015Merritts Brook E-Act AcademyMerritts Brook E-Act Academy is a newly converted academy in Birmingham. I was appointed to their board of governor, working to define their vision, manage risk, and provide particularly expertise on how what they do supports the young people in further education.
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Guest Lecturer - EntrepreneurshipUniversity Of Birmingham Nov 2017 - Apr 2018Birmingham, United KingdomAfter giving a series of guest talks/speeches at the University of Birmingham, I was approached to provide a guest lecture on entrepreneurship. I look to continue this in the future at UoB and other institutes around the region. -
TrusteeUprising Leadership Apr 2014 - Apr 2018UpRising is a nationwide youth leadership charity. The organisation runs a number of different programmes aimed at developing the leadership skills of young people across the UK. After completing the programme in 2010-2011 and gaining exceptional amounts from partaking in it, it's an honour to be appointed as a Trustee and a massive statement about the great work the organisation does. -
Advisory Board Member, Fellow & GraduateUprising Leadership Nov 2010 - Jan 2015I'm a graduate of the leadership programme and now sit on the Emerging Leaders Advisory Board. I'm also a one of thirty Fellows of the programme.
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Expert ContributorGovernment Opportunity (Govopps) Apr 2016 - Sep 2016Government Opportunities is an online portal dedicated to providing resources, information and insight into the world of public sector procurement.As an Expert Contributor I provide industry insight as well as articles specifically on the topics of social value and the Social Value Act 2012, public sector procurement and how to engage with private organisations.
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Expert ContributorIn-Tend Ltd (In-Procurement Publication) Apr 2016 - Sep 2016In-Tend is a leading e-procurement provider and the company behind the In-Procurement publication. In-Procurement provides procurement expertise and advice to subscribers across the globe.As an Expert Contributor I provide industry insight as well as articles specifically on the topics of social value and the Social Value Act 2012, public sector procurement and how to engage with private organisations.
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DirectorHero Aug 2014 - Aug 2016Birmingham, United KingdomHero was a marketing agency that worked specifically with socially-driven organisations and those specifically working in the creative sector or with young people.The company later diversified and became a consultancy specialising in the creation of social value. We worked with private sector organisations to help them create and then articulate social value to enable them win public sector contracts.Alongside this, we worked with public sector bodies to identify the needs of those they have a mandate to serve. We then mapped out how potential suppliers can use their resources and capacities to meet these needs, maximising the social value added they received from each contract.We did this in response to the Social Value Act 2012 - a revolutionary new piece of legislation that encourages private organisations to do something good in the community.
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Rsa Academies TrusteeRoyal Society For The Encouragement Of Arts, Manufactures And Commerce (The Rsa) Sep 2014 - Nov 2015The RSA Academies are a set of academy schools across the West Midlands.As the school's sponsor, the RSA Academies has a responsibility for the education and personal development of the school's pupils.My role as a trustee is to oversee the long-term strategy of the organisation and manage the inevitable risks. -
Community First TrusteeCommunity Development Foundation (Uk) Jan 2013 - Oct 2015LongbridgeCommunity First is a funding panel which funds local social enterprises and projects in South Birmingham. I currently sit on the panel and help coordinate the distribution of funds around the community.
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Young Entrepreneur AmbassadorYoung Britain (Delivery Partner Of The Startup Loans Company) Oct 2012 - Jun 2015Birmingham, United KingdomThe Young Britain movement is a not-for-profit organisation aiming to identify and nurture the Hot500 - 500 top young entrepreneurs in the West Midlands. As Ambassador it is my role to advocate the movement, encourage others to get involved and support it in it's implimentation. Young Britain is also a delivery partner for the StartUp Loans Company.
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Founder And Lead Training FacilitatorThe Art Of Leadership Jan 2014 - Apr 2015Birmingham, United KingdomThe Art of Leadership is a training programme that supports the development of young people who aspire to become creative leaders in their city.The programme, which is funded by the Birmingham Leadership Foundation, provides a unique insight into Birmingham's creative sector, whilst training and up-skilling each individual to become better and more capable leaders.
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Corporate Governance Practitioner And Programme GraduateAcgp Mar 2013 - Mar 2015Through completing the 'Get On Board' programme ran by ACGP Global, I qualified as a Corporate Governance Practitioner. The course gave me both practical and theoretical experience of corporate governance, all of which has been invaluable as I now sit on a number of both corporate and non-corporate boards. I was also the youngest person in the country to graduate from the course. -
Founder & CeoNetworkbritain Jan 2014 - Jan 2015Birmingham, United KingdomThis was a brief project that I worked on that aimed to connect individuals exclusively through online networking activity and events.
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Leadership Team Member And Head Of Marketing And CommunicationsBirmingham Aspire Sep 2013 - Sep 2014BirminghamBirmingham Aspire is a networking and personal development organisation for aspiring young professionals aged 16-24 in Birmingham. The organisation is an offshoot of the well-established Birmingham Forward and Birmingham Future networking organisations. This is Birmingham Aspire's first year of operations, and I was tasked with managing the marketing and communications.
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Young TrusteeBirmingham Hippodrome Dec 2012 - Jan 2014Young Trustee of the busiest and one of the most profitable theatres in the country.General responsibilities included assessing finances, contributing toward identifying the vision of the organisaiton and risk-management.Furthermore, I provided consultancy on their programmes working with young people. -
Head Of Marketing And SalesThe Leisurebox Oct 2010 - Sep 2011The Leisurebox is Birmingham's only ice skating and bowling multiplex. For a period I headed up the marketing and sales department, implementing key marketing strategies and building communication channels with stakeholders, most noticeable with our customers.
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Customer Excellence TeamThe Leisurebox Aug 2010 - Dec 2010
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WaiterThe Oak Tree (Marston'S Plc) Jan 2009 - Aug 2010Birmingham, United KingdomMy first job was as a waiter at The Oak Tree Bar and Restaurant. -
Work PlacementUnity Trust Bank Plc Jun 2010 - Jul 2010Birmingham, United KingdomI undertook a short placement at the Unity Trust Bank in conjunction with the Social Mobility Foundation who aim to get those from lower income families into higher paid jobs.
Daniel Bridgewater Skills
Entrepreneurship
Event Management
Public Speaking
Social Media
Leadership
Management
Social Networking
Strategy
Start Ups
Marketing Strategy
Marketing Communications
Social Media Marketing
Communication
Business Development
Training
Strategic Communications
Social Enterprise
Youth Leadership
Fundraising
Networking
Workshop Facilitation
Network Development
Theatre
Leadership Development
Marketing
Community Development
Mentoring
Community Building
Workshop Development
Setting Up Micro Businesses
Connecting People
Critical Thinking
Branding And Identity
Social Entrepreneurship
Personal Branding
Daniel Bridgewater Education Details
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First Class Honours
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King Edwards Vi Five Ways -
Colmers School13 Incl. English, Maths And Science
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