All Urban, part of the create partnerships family since 2014

In 2014 All Urban joined the Create Partnerships Group, a family of companies providing solutions for the outdoor environment.

Each company sharing the same philosophy, to deliver the highest quality products with superior customer service, always best in brand.

Back in 2000, Paul Collings began on his journey into the play industry by setting up Timberplay. He partnered with Richter Spielgerate to represent them firstly in the UK, then onto Timberplay Scotland and Timberplay Ireland respectively. The first pieces in the Create Partnership jigsaw.

As Timberplay grew with vast, prestigious projects such as Princess Diana Memorial Playground, Chatsworth House and Castle Howard, Paul identified the need for more landscape led, lower budget solutions for the Early Years Education setting. And so, came Playgarden, designed to focus on primary schools and nurseries.

Through Richter links came yet another partnership with Santa & Cole which evolved in time to Urbidermis, our street furniture & lighting offering aimed at Landscape Architects and town planners. Next was Lightmain, offering sports and skate park installations.

‘Being part of a larger organisation like Create Partnerships, means networking between the extended group, sharing knowledge and expertise, sharing business opportunities and crossing over to areas you perhaps wouldn’t have considered. It’s like being a part of a huge family!’

Meet the team

Claire Harbottle

Claire Harbottle

General Manager

I’m Claire, my life is full of family, dogs, friends and country life.

Steve Ellis

Steve Ellis

Business Development Manager

I’m Steve, and I like nothing better than being in the great outdoors, camping, hiking and canoeing.

Shazima Ahmed

Shazima Ahmed

Administration Support

I’m Shazima, there is nothing more I enjoy than spending time with my two boys and family.

Alastair Holmes

Alastair Holmes

Management Accountant

I’m Alastair and I look after the finances and accounts for All Urban. In my spare time, I enjoy rock climbing and walking in the Peak District.

Aizlewoods Mill

Our Hub

All Urban is centralised in Sheffield, UK. Our offices here offer the opportunity for our amazing team to group together. As they say, 8 minds are better than 1!

Charlie Collings

Charlie Collings

Marketing Manager

I’m Charlie, I love music and travel, and I’ve recently started running – although perhaps its heading to the coffee shop at the end which is most appealing!

Beth Cooper

Beth Cooper

Head of CPDs/MoveArt Specialist

I’m Beth, I love spending time with my family and continuing my research in play and urban design.

Tisma

Tisma

Urbidermis Sales Executive

I’m Tisma, pronounced as /tɪʃmə/. I’m passionate about independent films, classical concerts, and exploring the world. When I’m not on the move, you can find me in an art gallery, whether it’s in London or Barcelona.

Laura

Urbidermis Sales Executive

My name is Laura and I like going to concerts to explore new music and reading a good book.