Our Story So Far
A bit about us: the course creators and tutors who’ll futureproof your career – or your organisation.
Whether you’re boosting your CV or building a better team, we’re here to supply the skills that will shape your future.
That could mean a regulated programme, with formal qualifications. An adapted course, to fit the context of your work environment. Or your own curriculum, custom-made – reflecting all the challenges that only your people face.
Either way, you can expect more than everyday training: a partnership with people who commit to your success.
Our learners agree, we don’t “teach” in the old-fashioned way. We’re more like a coach or mentor, connecting you with new ideas. And our clients agree, we don’t specify one course or another. We talk, we listen, and use your expertise to shape the end result.
The partnership begins as soon as you get in touch.
More than education:
we’re your partners in success
Meeting Your Needs Exactly
Education and training is a collaboration. It starts with a goal or challenge, and becomes a custom response – as you can see from this snapshot of our recent work.
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Putting the audience first
The MOD and blue light services needed a proven way to help their future leaders take charge under pressure. So we merged their specific challenges with tested leadership principles, to devise a custom programme – connecting with learners, in ways that generic training can’t.
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Solving problems together
Newport City Council came to us with a clear objective: to improve life chances in local migrant communities. But “how?” was a complex question. With language and cultural barriers, plus an evolving brief, we worked closely with the council to explore every option – then met the needs of learners with a carefully balanced programme.
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Serving multiple goals
Balfour Beatty asked for our help with conflict resolution, for staff who work in hazardous spaces or engage with the public. So we looked at their conflict risks, and showed their people how to de-escalate, in a programme that served a dual purpose – safety and productivity.
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Filling the training gaps
Some of our partners have their own skilled trainers, but know they can’t do everything. Take Hereford College – they train people for uniformed public services, and needed an extra module on Emergency First Aid at Work. We filled that gap, so their trainers could focus on their own strengths.
And that’s how we work
In complex, uncertain times, we have the course creators and tutors to futureproof your organisation – while meeting every objective.
Skills development. Qualifications. Efficiencies. Timescales. Budget.
And above all, relevance. Connecting with learners by sharing ideas through a relatable lens.
How it all began
With an ex-military founder, we started out as a lifeline for people leaving the armed forces. People with a get-it-done mindset and problem-solving skills, who were cast adrift in a job market that didn’t see their value.
We helped them to harness their leadership traits… to formalise the skills they had, and tap their hidden talents… and get qualified, ready for a fresh start or promotion.
Soon, other people took notice. People from other walks of life, ready for the next step.
Then businesses, charities, public bodies – asking us to give their teams the same leadership skills. (Then teaching skills. Then any skill that would solve a problem!)
Before long, we were the go-to team for any training package. Trusted by corporate giants, educators, local authorities… even the MOD.
Today, we’re true to our roots, helping ex-service people – and many others – to unlock their potential. While working with private clients who see a chance to work smarter… and protect their future… by investing in their people.
Minerva Elite Performance Proudly Partners with The ELY Memorial Fund
We are proud to sponsor The ELY Memorial Fund: a Herefordshire-based charity supporting families through the aftermath of losing a young person aged 17–25 in a road traffic collision.
As an organisation that helps people to rebuild through lifelong learning, we share the values of this hard-working charity. Their full range of services – road safety education, financial assistance and compassionate support – resonates deeply with our values, and this makes them an ideal choice as our charitable partner.
“We’re honoured to support such a meaningful cause,” says Craig Smith, Head of Education & Quality Assurance at MEP. “The ELY Memorial Fund works tirelessly to uplift families during their darkest times, and we look forward to building a strong and impactful partnership.”
Through this collaboration, MEP will be actively involved in awareness campaigns, fundraising efforts and community-focused initiatives, working side by side to create lasting change.
Stay tuned for upcoming events and opportunities to support this important cause.
Click below to learn more about this incredible charity, and find out how we’re working together to make a difference:
We have worked with MEP to shape this delivery, so it meets the requirements of an ever-changing programme.
MEP has shown flexibility, adapting to the changes we require in a cooperative and positive manner. This is what is needed when delivering a programme that changes on a frequent basis. I highly recommend Minerva Elite Performance and feel that they will provide excellent support to other Local Authorities and organisations.
Karl Rudakov
Delivery Manager, Newport City Council
MEP has been the trusted training partner for the Gulab Sorkh Foundation as we seek to build independence in the Afghan evacuees we support.
They have developed an excellent programme of English language training with an emphasis on good citizenship and employment skills. This is delivered by MEP professionals sensitively and effectively. The MEP service has been truly first rate and we couldn’t recommend them more.
Richard Haddenby
Gulab Sorkh Foundation
We at Balfour Beatty strive to create a safe working environment for all our staff.
This is sometimes assured through impactful training on topics that add value to the daily operations of all our internal stakeholders. Minerva Elite Performance worked incredibly hard to ensure that the training was engaging, thought-provoking, but most importantly added operational value.
Anthony Agate
Balfour Beatty Living Places, Hereford
Minerva Elite Performance delivered their Leadership in Action Seminar and Workshop at RAF Coningsby, helping to build on Service Personnel’s existing knowledge of leadership values and techniques.
The workshop was well received with an excellent attendance rate and positive feedback, with many participants commenting on the enthusiasm and professionalism of Craig, the knowledge on leadership styles and the enjoyment of the interactive activity. Additionally, participants enjoyed how engaging the session was and many wished it had been longer to delve into the topic in more detail. In the future, we would be delighted to welcome MEP back to deliver this workshop again.
Amber Ashley
Force Development Squadron, RAF Coningsby
Re-entering an academic training environment was a daunting prospect after several years decades away from it!
In hindsight there really was no need whatsoever for concern, the Minerva Team are small and perfectly formed, from my initial first contact through to finishing the qualification they were always there to support me every step of the way.
Nicki Roberts
Managing Director
Molly was our main point of contact, and from start to finish, she was absolutely spot on.
The students really enjoyed the session and said it would be great if she could deliver more courses for the next group of Uniformed Protective Services students coming through. We will definitely be getting MEP back in.
Kieran Warboys
Uniformed Public Services, Herefordshire College
