Learn more about our journey and meet the tribe.

At our core, we’re devoted to nurturing businesses and peoples growth into their best selves. What began as a simple idea has unfolded into something far more impactful. Discover our origins, and learn about how we got to where we are today.

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The Story of The Thrive Tribe; How We Got Here.

As you follow the timeline, you’ll see the evolution of our vision and the expansion of our services. We’ve helped countless individuals over the years, and we’re looking forward to helping many more in the years to come.

2002 – The Start of Something

We opened our first learning centre in Lincoln, UK. It was called Choose ICT, and we delivered fully funded Learndirect courses.

2006 – Expanding Our Operations

By 2006, we had already won our first business award, and were teaching in both Lincoln and Leeds. We trained people in topics that included care, food hygiene, and employability.

2008 – More and More Locations

By 2008, we had 10 more centres across the UK, and took on a variety of staff members to help each one run efficiently.

2013 – A Huge Milestone

In 2013, we saw more than 2500 learners gain qualifications with us, and 1500 of these learners went on to gain employment from the courses they completed with us.

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2016 – A New Service Offering

In 2016 we started delivering HR services to help businesses streamline their processes and maximise employee potential.

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2020 – Kickstarting Opportunities

During the height of the pandemic, we rebranded as ‘Skills 365’ and were The Kickstart Gateway and created 250 work placements for 16-24 year olds around the UK.

2023 – The Founding of the Tribe

To make our varied services more coherent, we created the umbrella brand ‘The Thrive Tribe’. Our offering was also slightly refined to Business Coaching, Training, and Human Resources support.

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The Thrive Tribe Team

Mark Pitfield

Managing Director and Business Coach

Mark co-founded our business in 2002. He is an exceptional teacher, and an inspirational business coach and leader.

Lucy Pitfield

Director and HR Specialist

Lucy Co-founded the business is 2002. She is our HR specialist and is passionate about supporting businesses to help them thrive.

Jason Camfield

Thrive Tribe Tutor

Jason joined us in 2021 as an administrator and soon qualified as a tutor. He teaches online and in libraries and job centres in Lincolnshire.

Discover our blog:

Explore our blog posts below for inspiration, insights, and strategies that will help you develop yourself, your team, or your business. If you’re looking for help with something else, contact us – we’re here to help.

  • Business teachers helping set goals.

    Crafting a Vision for Success: Goal Setting for the New Year

    Crafting clear goals can help propel personal and professional growth.

    Crafting clear goals can help propel personal and professional growth.

  • Human resources women talking to employee

    The Perks of Having HR Support

    HR support can serve as builders of community within the workplace.

    HR support can serve as builders of community within the workplace.

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