New Forest First Aid Training Celebrates Exceptional First Year of Business Growth
New Forest First Aid Training is proudly celebrating a remarkable first 12 months in business, following a strategic acquisition that has propelled significant growth across the company. The training provider, co-founded by James Osborne and Joe Day, has expanded both its service offering and team, now delivering training not just across the South, but throughout the UK.
Since the acquisition a year ago, the company has almost doubled its team of trainers from 8 to 15, including a strong clinical team of 4 specialist first aid trainers. The core team has also grown, with two new staff members added and an expanded Business Manager role, which has evolved from part-time to full-time to meet the demands of the growing organisation.
Reflecting on the growth, Co-Founder and Director, James Osborne commented:
“This past year has been an incredible journey. We’ve worked hard to build a trusted, responsive training centre that supports the real needs of businesses, schools and communities. Our success is down to our passionate team and our belief in high-quality, adaptable training.”
New Forest First Aid Training has diversified well beyond its original focus. In addition to a comprehensive range of first aid courses, the business now offers professional training in food safety, fire safety, health & safety, manual handling, working at height and specialist care. It has become a fully-fledged Training Centre, delivering essential compliance and safety training to organisations of all sizes across the UK.
Joe Day, Co-Founder and Director, added:
“We’ve seen first-hand the gaps in training, particularly in schools. Since 2020, it has been mandatory for schools to provide first aid education to all pupils – but in many cases, this isn’t happening or isn’t being done effectively. The concern is that poor training can be more damaging than no training at all.”
Recognising this need, the business is working closely with schools, charities, and community groups to ensure consistent, quality training delivery. The team is passionate about helping schools meet their obligations while making learning engaging and impactful for pupils.
“Watch this space,” says Joe. “We’ve got exciting developments planned for schools and the communities we serve.”
To find out more about New Forest First Aid Training and their growing training offer, visit https://newforestfirstaidtraining.co.uk