Planning an event in 2027?
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Who are we?
Barn End Events is an independent Event Management Company established by Justine Shepperson. We have a forward-thinking ethos with the aim of providing excellent customer service and delivering a quality product. Our core business is in Freelance Event Management. We have over 20 years experience of managing corporate business meetings, seminars, conferences, residential training courses, client dinners, receptions, exhibition openings and weddings.
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About us
In the 20 years since Justine Shepperson founded Barn End Events at her farmhouse kitchen table she has earned a reputation for excellent client service by consistently delivering highly successful events, from major conferences to residential training courses to stunning weddings.
Justine specialises in a personal, tailored approach to ensure her clients get the event they want. Whether it’s a conference, business meeting, residential training, reception, exhibition opening or wedding, her watchword is ‘excellence’:
‘I always aim to exceed expectations so that the client is more than satisfied and delegates or guests go home having had a great experience, feeling valued and that their time has been respected and well-spent.’ Justine Shepperson
Justine uses unique venues in London and Oxford for our events, as we believe that every part of the meeting should be memorable. Our London venues include Watermen’s Hall, Trinity House and the Commonwealth Club – chosen for their history and architecture. Barn End Events create a relaxed, but stimulating, environment for learning and discussion.
Innovative Ethos
Justine also managed an event specific app to enhance participant experience at the Public Procurement: Global Revolution series of conferences. Not only did it provide real time information, but significantly reduced the need for paper presentations. It's the ‘go to’ place for speaker biographies, collaborator and sponsor details and programme and workshop selection options.
The client's needs always come first, so we offer bespoke solutions adapted to client requirements. Our versatility enables us to respond rapidly to ever-changing circumstances whilst never losing an eye for detail.
Above and beyond…
A potential client recently asked Justine how she could guarantee the promised level of service given that there is ‘only one Justine Shepperson’. Without skipping a beat, she answered:
‘Unless I’m in hospital, I’ll be there! I’ve been to London with a broken shoulder, and I’ve been to London on crutches when I was pregnant with my daughter, and eight weeks after having her, to ensure that events ran as planned.’
But in the event of a something truly terrible happening, she has trusted back-up after 20 years in the business. Having established a reputation not only for absolute honesty and integrity but for caring for everyone involved in any event – from parking attendants and hospitality staff to CEOs and distinguished international academics – Justine can call on a whole range of contacts and colleagues to step in in an emergency.
Feedback
Professor of Wine Marketing, Burgundy School of Business, Dijon, France
'If no one else has said it yet, the APP is TERRIFIC. I’m running it on my laptop. It’s one of the best electronic tools of this type I’ve seen at a conference, particularly a conference of this size. It’s wonderful to be able to sort and access the information, schedule, and speakers in so many different and convenient ways. And, as always, the conference logistics are excellent.
Steve Schooner - George Washington University
'We have now used Justine/Barn End Events several times to manage our international conference on public procurement, and cannot praise them too highly. Justine and her staff are 100% reliable and efficient, as well as friendly and a pleasure to work with. Not only have they dealt superbly with both planning the event and detailed implementation – involving liaison with hundreds of high profile speakers and delegates from all over the world – but have come up with innovative ideas that have greatly improved the quality of the conference over the years'.
Professor Sue Arrowsmith - Achilles Professor of Public Procurement Law and Policy, University of Nottingham
Event management projects
All our events are planned with meticulous attention to detail.
We ensure that each event is tailored to exceed client expectation.
Barn End Events ensures that your event runs smoothly and, for business meetings, that the event shows your company in its best light. We will communicate and co-operate with you every step of the way.
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More feedback
'Thank you very much for your tireless effort in making this conference such a success. I was very impressed, especially by your ability to make each and every participant feel as if they were your sole focus and concern, from the keynote speaker down to the first-timer like me'.
Karen Thornton - George Washington University, USA
'Having worked with Justine over the last 12 years running our events programme, I have found her to be efficient, professional and dedicated in dealing with clients and speakers on all levels. She has always built first class relationships with anyone associated with our events, leading to longstanding associations with companies, venues, caterers etc'.
John Earwaker - Principal, First Economics
Our location
We operate from offices in Oxford, however, we will come to you as and when required.