Buzz in the City: A Creative Collaboration

Chelmsford’s Buzz in the City art trail has captured the attention of locals and visitors alike — transforming the city into a vibrant, open-air gallery. Each bee sculpture across the city features a bespoke design created by a talented artist and sponsored by a local business or organisation, offering a powerful showcase of community and corporate collaboration.

Uniting Business with Purpose

Delivered by Farleigh Hospice in partnership with Making Trails and Chelmsford For You, and supported by Chelmsford City Council, this initiative provides an engaging platform for businesses to align with a much-loved local charity while also raising their profile in the heart of the city.

Sponsoring a bee means more than simply having a name on a plinth — it’s a way for local enterprises to actively invest in Chelmsford’s cultural identity and social impact.

Business Backing from Across the City

A wide range of local organisations have invested in the trail — from headline sponsors to independent enterprises — demonstrating strong cross-sector support for both creativity and community.

• Teledyne e2v, a global leader in advanced technology based in Chelmsford, employs over 800 people and plays a key role in space and security innovation. Their involvement in Buzz in the City reflects a broader commitment to local investment and workforce development through apprenticeships and training.

• Fisher Jones Greenwood Solicitors (FJG), an award-winning law firm with offices across Essex and Central London, are passionate about supporting their community alongside delivering exceptional legal services.

Other participating businesses include Benefit Cosmetics, ECL, Brights Solicitors, Kelly’s Turkeys, and Aquila - a Chelmsford-based property development firm dedicated to high-quality, modern urban design. For sponsors, the trail is not only a creative collaboration but also a strategic opportunity to build visibility and connect with new audiences.

Community Spirit with Lasting Value

Buzz in the City is more than an art trail - it’s a living example of how public art and business collaboration can support economic growth, charitable giving, and community pride. Every bee helps raise funds for Farleigh Hospice while strengthening Chelmsford’s position as a vibrant, forward-thinking city.

Learn More 

To explore both the trail and to see how local businesses are shaping the city, visit the Buzz in the City webpage: https://www.buzzinthecity.co.uk/sponsors/