Company Research Report: Chalk

Company Overview

• Name: Chalk

• Mission: Chalk's mission is to provide high-quality furniture at affordable prices primarily for the education sector and to create sustainable and efficient design and construction solutions.

• Founded: 2015

• Founders: No information is available

• Key People:

• Alex Ward - Managing Director

• Becky Watson - Finance & HR Manager

• Tom Barnes - Design Director

• Andy Brown

• Alan Dunn-Baker - Head of Operations

• Holly Bowen - Interior Designer

• Marie Rush - Project Manager

• Chloe Davis - Senior Design Consultant

• Edward Ashcroft - Construction Manager

• Bradley Eccleshare - Marketing Associate

• Alice Mayo - Projects Coordinator

• Elizabeth Clouting - Design & Projects Assistant

• Paula Millstone - Project Consultant

• Ellie Perkins - Project Administrator

• Headquarters: 2 West Street, Emsworth, Hampshire, PO10 7DY, UK

• Number of Employees: No information is available

• Revenue: No information is available

• Known For: Chalk is known for its innovative approach and efficient build processes in both education and commercial environments. They are renowned for sustainable design and successful completion of over 300 projects with more than 750,000 items of furniture installed across the UK, EU, and UAE.

Products

• Product Offerings:

• Bespoke joinery pieces such as reception desks, media cabinets, feature walls, customised cabinetry, and complex lighting structures.

• FF&E (Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment) supply and fit.

• Product Features:

• Superior quality craftsmanship.

• Integration of sustainability through eco-friendly materials and responsible waste management.

• Bespoke design to meet specific client needs.

• Incorporation of technical services like 3D visualisation and printing.

Recent Developments

• New People:

• Ellie Perkins joined as Project Administrator in November 2024.

• Projects:

• USP College Library: Completion of a new library space renovation as of September 2024.

• Sports and Recreation Centre: Completion of FF&E fit-out in Southampton as of August 2024.

• Biscoes Office: Successful office fit-out in Portsmouth, July 2024.

• Awards:

• Hosted the Education Estates Awards 2024, presenting the Project of the Year – International award.

• Community and Social Initiatives:

• Participation in charitable activities such as raising funds for Cancer Research UK despite the cancellation of the Great South Run.

• Sustainability Initiatives:

• Launched innovative GenZero initiatives aimed at creating ultra-low carbon school environments.

• Commitment to a carbon-neutral and circular economy approach in design and construction projects.

No information is available for other potential developments or product features.