Guildford BID

Below are some of the highlights of what we’ve been able to deliver to support our wonderful Guildford Community:

• Our recent Customer Services Awards in early September saw new category finalists and winners (some in businesses as young as 4 months old!) celebrate their dedication to providing exemplary customer service in their business in Guildford.

• On Tuesday 1st August, the Guildford Business Crime Reduction Partnership’s DISC system went live with Surrey Police contact centre to enable direct crime reporting. This has meant businesses save time on doubling up on reports and provide Surrey Police with intelligence on known and unknown offenders. So far several reports have gone in from the platform and it has been well received from Surrey Police.

• 2023's Fun Time Thursdays in August saw the biggest turnout yet: Circus School attracted around 250 attendees with an amazing show in Allen House Grounds with support from The Hideaway Cafe Bracelet Make and Take with Indigo Moon Holistics sold out of beads an hour before the end! Dino Takeover saw many people learning about dinosaurs at The Electric Theatre and meeting some of their favourite ones! Let's Make Art in White Lion Walk saw many children creating pieces for their wall at home with their name in

• Experience Guildford funded 40 extra hanging baskets in 2023 for the town to make it look even more beautiful!

• In 2023 we supported Guildford Fringe Festival, Guildford Shakespeare Company, Guildford Bike Race, Guildford Book Festival, Guildford in Bloom, Blooming Picnic, Guildford Walkfest, Car Free Day, ACM and University of Surrey Freshers Fairs, British Sign Language Festival, Guildford Lions Firework Fiesta.

• The Real Change Guildford initiative has reduced begging and homelessness on our streets, whilst helping many take new steps to a brighter future.