The OSS is currently sponsored by HSBC Bank plc, a member of the
HSBC Group, one of the world's largest banking and financial services organisations, with over 9,500 offices in 79 countries and territories.
It has over 1,600 branches in the UK. bssa enjoys a close professional relationship with HSBC and is delighted and proud that such a world
class organisation has agreed to sponsor this prestigious School.



National Sponsorship

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

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 .

Retail Trust, is the Industry's charity, whose aim is to support people working in, or retired from, the industry when they or their families need care or assistance. Further details about Retail Trust can be seen at www.retailtrust.org.uk

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