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Merlin House, Priory Drive, Langstone, Newport NP18 2HJ

MEET THE TEAM

Specialist in In-house Courses for People & Organisations that work in the front line

Charlie Attard

DIRECTOR/TRAINER

Born in Malta at the age of 5 my family moved to the UK. I loved playing football and even played for England school boys.

Charlie says: “I love the response we always get from people on training courses when the realise how easy and simple our training is.”

Fun Fact: “My family all call me Shrek and it’s a nickname actually given to me by my own mother.”

Nick Attard

GENERAL MANAGER

Hi, my name is Nick, and I’m the General Manager for BRS Ltd. I began as a trainee trainer 11 years ago and originally said no when I was asked to join. I went for a week to help out and fell in love with it.

I get a real satisfaction out of teaching others how to keep themselves safe. In my spare time I enjoy walking, cycling, reading and swimming.

Jake Attard

TRAINER & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER

I’m Jake. born in Maidstone, Kent, Maltese nationality, now living in Wales.

I love the training side of the job, and helping people keep themselves safe.

In my free time I love playing and watching football, I enjoy travelling and going on holiday and enjoy spending time outside – as long as the sun is shining and it’s nice and warm!

Karl O’Dare

BUSINESS CONSULTANT

Karl O’Dare is our Specialist Business Consultant and has owned and ran a number of successful companies over the past 10 years.

From a business start-up to exiting and selling a company through acquisition.

Karl advises BRS on business matters and gives the support & advice needed.

John Davies

FOUNDER

John was the founder of our company, and the reason is it where it is today. John set up the company as Basis Training over 30 years ago. He was the companies Specialist Consultant and his knowledge and experience were second to none.

John had been in the military and after leaving joined the NHS worked as an OT. He also had over 40 years’ experience in Martial arts and training people in personal safety.

We miss John and value his vision, attention to detail and care for others.