OUR HISTORY
Our journey is a story of rapid growth, expansion, and entrepreneurial spirit. Starting in a back bedroom in 1997, we are now a multi-million pound group employing more than 100 people. Central to it all has been a close team of highly motivated people, determined to build sustainable businesses and identify opportunities for the future. We have never been better placed to grow and cement our position at the heart of the local community.

First Response celebrates 20 year anniversary
2017

FRT founded
Operating out of Darren Eden’s back bedroom
1997

FRT incorporated
Moved to Bank House, Pershore
2002

FRT wins first contract
New College, Bromsgrove Average 36 Training days per month
2003

FRT joins Investors In People
2004

FRT opens London Office in Bloomsbury
Training over 21,000 students over 2,240 training days.
2005

FRT Increases Training Levels
Training over 34,000 students over 3,185 training days.
2006

Acquisition of Bank House, Pershore
60 staff employed.
2007

Acquisition of the Angel Hotel, Pershore.
Spirit Hospitality Founded.
Further growth for FRT
Training over 52,000 students over 4,300 training days.
2008

Advantage is founded.
Acquisition of the Hogdins Smith
2009

St Catherine’s Holdings established.
2010

FRT moves into Bank Chambers, Pershore
2011

Restructure of Spirit Hospitality
2012

Acquisition of The Seven Stars' in 2016
2016

Rebrand of St Catherine’s Holdings to Spirit Ventures.
2015