Malcolm Simpson Email and Phone Number

I have a great passion for horticulture and believe in the power of horticulture. The purposeful use of plants and plant-related activities to promote the aesthetical appeal of an area, education or the health and wellness of an individual or group is what inspires me. I believe in the benefits that horticulture provides, so much so that we’ve made it our company's mission; ‘To enrich the lives of others by providing access to horticulture’ We supply a number of… Show more I have a great passion for horticulture and believe in the power of horticulture. The purposeful use of plants and plant-related activities to promote the aesthetical appeal of an area, education or the health and wellness of an individual or group is what inspires me. I believe in the benefits that horticulture provides, so much so that we’ve made it our company's mission; ‘To enrich the lives of others by providing access to horticulture’ We supply a number of new and unique products to the education, residential care and local authority markets which allows their stakeholders the opportunity to access the many benefits that horticulture brings. We have identified barriers and obstacles which prevent large diverse sections of today’s society from accessing horticulture. This could be due to a number of reasons; age, ill health, physical or mental disability, it could be simply that a school has neither the staff or the financial resource. Space and the lack of it is a very common reason why people do not partake in horticultural activities. We trust in the multitude of benefits that are dispensed when engaging in horticultural activity or just by simply viewing or smelling the scent of flowers, plants and shrubs in otherwise dismal and dour surroundings. We believe everyone has the right to access horticulture, and our products help to facilitate this!! Show less

Responsible for Partnership Building between Leeds City Council and the local business sector. I was also tasked to seek out sponsorship for various events and projects that the City hosted as well as developing new income generating opportunities.I achieved success in securing over £1 million in sponsorship for Leeds City Council's Show Gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2004, 2006, 2009, 2010 and 2011. Leeds became the first council to win the prestigious Gold Medal in 2010 and go… Show more Responsible for Partnership Building between Leeds City Council and the local business sector. I was also tasked to seek out sponsorship for various events and projects that the City hosted as well as developing new income generating opportunities.I achieved success in securing over £1 million in sponsorship for Leeds City Council's Show Gardens at the Chelsea Flower Show in 2004, 2006, 2009, 2010 and 2011. Leeds became the first council to win the prestigious Gold Medal in 2010 and go on to repeat this success in 2011. A proud moment.I generated sponsorship in excess £160k to enable Leeds to stage key events in the horticultural calendar such as the ILAM Conference, Green Flag and the National Britain in Bloom Awards Ceremonies.Leeds City Council now has one of the most successful in-house roundabout sponsorship schemes in the UK. In my time there I increased the annual sponsorship income from a mere £20k to £250k.Business in the Park is a sponsorship scheme which I developed across the City which presented the council with an opportunity to engage with the business sector and inform them of the vital role that parks play in their local communities and encourage them to support their local park by way of sponsorship / volunteering / CSR. The scheme has been well received and a number of companies are now financially and actively involved. Show less

Responsible for boosting sales of Leeds City Council's new corporate fitness portfolio. This involved Brand development, introduction of a marketing strategy and pricing structure.

Overseeing the day to day running of a very busy sport centre. Main responsibilities covered managing staff rotas, staff wages, bar manager, health and safety, staff training and managing bodyline fitness suite.I was also a qualified, swim coach, football coach and fitness instructor.

Infantry Soldier: 1st Battalion The Duke of Wellington Regiment.