About us

Our Story

We have been supplying Stationery and Office Equipment to Commercial Businesses, Education and the growing Home Worker sector since 1948. Despite the closure of other stationers, due to Online sales, we continue to thrive as we offer a friendly, customer-focused service with a positive experience.

Over the years our business has diversified to offer additional services to include Business Design Interiors from concept through to Furniture procurement and Installation.

This is supported by our In House DSE/Ergonomics service which is available in the Home, Office and other Commercial settings.

Based in the heart of the beautiful suburb of Redland in Bristol, we remain an independent, family-owned business. Our reputation is built on solid foundations of good customer service, honesty and integrity.

We operate from our prominently positioned retail premises on the corner of Redland/Coldharbour Road, a well-known landmark to many Bristolians!

A Next Day Click and Collect service and a Next day Delivery to Business customers is available on thousands of items. Site visits for Businesses requiring Interior Design Consultancy, Furniture provision, Ergonomic Assessments for DSE (Display Screen Equipment) Desk and Chair Assessments are also available.

We provide a bespoke, professional service and listen to what our clients want, working with them to create amazing Workspaces.

Our History

Commercial Stationers & Office Equipment suppliers in Bristol since 1947, Geo S Elworthy & Co. were incorporated in 1964, and a shop was added in 1972. A local family business throughout its history, the present management bought the company in 1974 continuing an efficient, friendly and competitive service, supplying office stationery and office supplies to businesses, professional practices, and education establishments.

The Elworthy Team

We have consistently developed our business services since our inception, to meet the demands of the Bristol locality. Our incredibly loyal customer base has grown substantially over the years and consists of local State and Independent Schools, SMEs, Allied Health Professionals, Property Services, Legal firms, Accountants, Surveyors, Retail, Hospitality and local residents.

Will Hockey our Managing Director is actively involved in the business as a third-generation owner. His passion for good customer service, reliability, along with quality design and product expertise filters down through the Elworthy Team. Will has a great relationship with customers and has developed a bit of a niche service with his Teacher Walls and School Interiors. Will loves the outdoors and country living on his farm with his young family and Rocky the dog. He is a massive rugby fan and still plays when he can.

Roxanne Powe our extremely efficient and approachable Office Manager will always give you a friendly welcome by phone or in person, in-store. Excellent at finding exactly what you need from an item of stationery to office furniture, whilst managing the Retail and On-line Sales. Roxanne is originally from South Africa and now resides here with her husband Thomas. Roxanne is a real foodie and bakes amazing cakes!

Tim Burton manages deliveries, installations and furniture assembly. Often seen dashing around Bristol in our new liveried van, ensuring you receive your goods with a smile and in perfect condition. Tim will always try to answer any questions or enquiries you may have and is very knowledgeable about Elworthy products, cars and motorbikes, building stuff and terrible jokes.

Sarah Lang looks after DSE Assessments and Ergonomic Furniture, with a  particular interest in good posture and seating. Coming from a Nursing and Care Management background, working with Clients with Complex needs, she has worked for Ergonomic manufacturers in Specialist/Bespoke seating. She will help to identify individual requirements and advise of suitable solutions from our range of tried and tested suppliers from entry-level requirements to fully bespoke, made to measure chairs for adults and children. Sarah comes from a Rugby loving family and enjoys restoring French style furniture in her spare time.

Some of our Featured Suppliers

We work closely with some of the most reputable suppliers to bring a wide range of options for your business, organisation or workplace. We never compromise on quality, which is why our team are ready to find the perfect solutions to match your budget and exceed your expectations.

Ergochair
Lavoro
Ocee Design
TC Group
Metalliform
Ergotron
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