Our Story
Claydon Court started life as agricultural buildings two centuries ago. It was converted into high-spec office premises in the 1980s, and has evolved further since we purchased the property for our IT business in 1998.
Suffolk CC’s Low Carbon Champions project in 2010 sparked our interest in sustainable property, and resulted in improvements which took our EPC rating from G to B. We’ve continued the journey, and now have a rating of A.
We still measure, offset and reduce emissions every year. Partly funded by a carbon charge on tenants as the start of their environmental journey, and who are happy to pay energy bills half those of comparable buildings.
We’re moving from narrow carbon emissions focus to wider environmental goals. These include establishing the Suffolk SasstAInability® Centre and working with Suffolk Wildlife Trust to rewild our county.
Our People
Richard Parker
Risked everything to buy Claydon Court in 1998 for his IT business (they are still here). Let space in tough times (2000), funded improvements (2010) and oversaw extension (2012). Still pops in most days and potters around at the weekend.
Cameron Beaton
Responsible for commercial activities, and as a tenant (Neutral Territory) enjoys sharing our amazing space with like-minded people. Manages our real spaces and virtual spaces for those unlucky enough not to live in Suffolk.
James Parker
Another of our interns who came good and came back. Brings extensive property and land experience from his time at RAU and current day job as Estate Manager. On target to complete MRICS APC this year.