Barques

Based in Birmingham's Jewellery Quarter, Barques is an independent creative communications agency that has operated for over 30 years. The agency works with organisations across sectors including property and manufacturing, and counts charities and not-for-profit organisations among its client base, giving it familiarity with the constraints of managing limited resources and tight budgets. Its stated aim is to help clients achieve measurable growth in reach, revenue or reputation through joined-up marketing and creative support. The agency's work spans four main disciplines: brand, design, digital and comms. Documented client projects include brand strategy, brand design, web design, web development, social media management, and copywriting, as shown in work for clients such as Webb Gray, Hortons, The Great Run Company, and Typhoo Wharf. Beyond these core areas, Barques lists search engine optimisation, e-commerce development, email marketing, mobile app development, print design, and public relations among its services. The team, described as combining creative and strategic skill sets, positions its approach around open-mindedness rather than fixed formulas, aiming to give clients direct guidance on next steps rather than pursuing work for accolades or experimentation alone. The agency operates with a small team of between one and ten people from its Ludgate Hill office.