The OSS is currently sponsored by HSBC Merchant Services which is a joint venture founded in July 2008 that brings together the combined resources and expertise of HSBC Bank Plc and Global Payments Inc. This partnership forms the largest card processing joint venture in Europe. bssa enjoys a close professional relationship with HSBC Merchant Services and is delighted and proud that such a world class organisation has agreed to sponsor this prestigious School.



National Sponsorship


Retail Trust, the national retail charity offers an important range of services for working people. A key part of this is education and support for the development of today's retailers.

"We are proud to be associated with Oxford Summer School and it's aims" says Chief Executive Nigel Rothband.

Further details about Retail Trust can be seen at www.retailtrust.org.uk

Skillsmart Retail is the Sector Skills Council for Retail, whose aim is to work with retailers of all sizes to understand their skills issues and develop solutions that meet their needs and to promote retail as a career of choice.

Further details about Skillsmart Retail can be seen at www.skillsmart.com.

Skillsmart Retail and Retail Trust jointly offer ten scholarships to talented managers of small retail businesses (with less than 250 employees).

Information on how to apply for these scholarships can be obtained by contacting j.willis@oxfordsummerschool.co.uk or ringing 01295 713391 or 711185.