ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR
MEET YOUR finalists
victoria Brattan
My name is Victoria Brattan and I'm a specialist Independent Paediatric Chartered Physiotherapist. I have 24 years experience and treat both neurological and orthopaedic conditions in children aged 0-18.
After 22 years in the NHS I established my own children's physio service, Victoria Brattan Children's Physiotherapy. I offer home visits and have a clinic in Welton. In just 2 years the business has become very successful and my clinics are regularly fully booked. I'm thrilled by all the 5 star reviews I recieve from the families I work with and I'm thoroughly enjoying being able to offer a high level of care which is evidence based and patient centred.
I'm immensely proud to be a Physiotherapist, its something I've wanted to be since I was 13 and I too needed the help of Children's physio. I enjoy every part of my job especially being part of my patients journey and seeing their successes.
Sue fellows
innovations in care
In 2019 Sue opened up an adult day care service for people who have learning disabilities, Autism, or mental health needs. The day service would offer socialisation, education, and development in life skills, to promote independence and autonomy to adults with special needs.
Over the past five years Innovations in Care Ltd has grown into a successful day service but it also provides support to adults who after developing life skills, and education went on to live in their own homes supported by Innovations staff.
In 2023, CQC awarded an Outstanding outcome to Innovations in Care Ltd, this was the first and only adult supported living company commissioned through Hull City Council to receive an Outstanding outcome, and one of three providers in the East Riding Council. Sue Fellows received a personal letter from the Director of Adult Social Services, who claimed Sue was a credit to the city of Hull.
Gareth Allen
hERD
Gareth Allen is the Founder and Managing Director of Herd, a full-service performance marketing and development agency working across various industry sectors, platforms, and markets.
Gareth has over 20 years’ experience consulting with local businesses, national, and global brands. After learning his craft working at local agencies in Hull, Gareth went on to found Herd in 2013, with a mission to deliver large agency experience, with a boutique-style service.
Herd build and optimise websites for ambitious brands worldwide, harnessing long term partnerships to drive business growth.
Beyond providing digital strategy for business, Gareth is a Master Scuba Diver, and in his spare time can usually be found exploring the depths of the Caribbean. When on dry land, Gareth enjoys running and golf. Living in Hessle, he also supports community projects including Hessle Feast and Hessle West Open Gardens.
