A software and app development agency has created a UK-wide platform to ensure children don’t go hungry this half term following the Government’s decision to halt its free school meals extension. Manchester-based Silverchip brought its team together to volunteer to work through the night on Friday (23rd October) to create https://www.schoolmealfinder.org/. The platform enables organisations acrossRead more
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Accountancy and business advisory firm Hentons has just recorded one of its strongest ever 12-month trading periods, with the fast-growing Leeds-headquartered practice named as one of the top 100 accountancy practices in the UK earlier this month. Hentons, which has offices in Leeds, York, Sheffield, Thirsk and London recorded a 13% increase in turnover overRead more
West Yorkshire charity, Simon on the Streets is encouraging residents, businesses, and families to participate in a lockdown-friendly fundraising event, where they spend the night on their sofas or floors to highlight the underreported issue of sofa surfing. Named ‘Simon’s Big Sofa Surf’, the event will be held on the evening of 27th November 2020,Read more
Leading Leeds-based digital solutions provider UXG has expanded its team with the appointment of Ryan Hill as product design manager. Ryan takes on the role left by Garry Pullan, who has been promoted to a newly created head of operations position. Ryan brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the team, having worked forRead more
Businesses are invited to participate in an afternoon of golf as part of a fundraising activity to raise money for Yorkshire charity, Simon on the Streets. The longstanding Leeds-based charity supports homeless and vulnerable people throughout Leeds, Bradford, and Kirklees. Its team of six full-time outreach keyworkers provide emotional and practical support who are currentlyRead more
A Leeds-based multi-national web development and digital marketing agency has been shortlisted for two prestigious awards. GRM Digital has made the finals in the UK Agency Awards for Best Crisis Communications or Response Campaign for its work in supporting businesses throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. It is also in the running for the Digital Agency AwardRead more
Leeds and St Helens-based digital and traditional signage manufacturer Widd Signs has appointed a second business development manager to its 80-strong team as it looks to grow its presence in several key markets. Jac Lloyd-Jones will be responsible for expanding the company’s client base in a number of key markets, with a particular focus onRead more
A Yorkshire-based workplace health and wellbeing provider has released a free guide in support of World Suicide Prevention Day this Thursday (10th September 2020). The guide, produced by wellbeing specialists Champion Health, has been released to help dispel the myths around suicide and provide actionable steps on how to support someone with suicidal thoughts. LaunchedRead more
Five startup businesses have won a year’s access to a new online finance training platform from a Yorkshire-based finance management firm. The wins are part of a competition which launched Mellor Financial Training’s virtual training platform, established to offer an on-demand digital system specifically designed to be consumed online. Martin Mellor, founder and managing directorRead more
A West Yorkshire-based entrepreneur has launched a business to support companies with graphic design, branding, and animation. Dan Jowett, an experienced graphic designer with 16 years’ industry experience, has launched his business, Pixel Lab following redundancy from his role at a Leeds-based creative design agency. Offering a full suite of graphic design services for businessesRead more
