The chief executive of a Leeds-based housing association has urged Westminster politicians to find a Brexit compromise. Ali Akbor, who has led Unity Homes and Enterprise for two decades, said it was vital that MPs worked to avoid local communities including SMEs being thrown into chaos as the countdown to Britain’s
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WACCL hits the magic £50k for Wakefield charities
The Cedar Court Hotels Yorkshire Wakefield Annual Charity Christmas Lunch (WACCL) brought together more than 350 people from across the Wakefield business community to raise money for charities that provide support and guidance to young people throughout the district. The lunchtime event, which hoped to generate funds of £40,000 for its
Synergy ramps up targets in 2019 bike donation station campaign
Synergy Automotive is gearing up to smash ambitious targets in its continuing community role as a Yorkshire Bank Bike Libraries donation station. During the first quarter of 2019, the Yorkshire based vehicle leasing, contract hire and rental provider, Synergy, is aiming to collect 150 unwanted or unused bikes for children and
Businesses challenged to accumulate funds for hospice
Barnsley businesses are being encouraged to shake off the January blues by signing up for Barnsley Hospice’s annual ‘Accumulator Challenge’. The charity fundraiser sees teams given £28, with the aim of turning it into as much money as possible during the 28 days of February. Prizes will be awarded to the
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New board members join housing association’s quest for Unity
Unity Homes and Enterprise has appointed seven new board members following a competitive process. The successful candidates were welcomed to the housing association’s headquarters in Leeds by Unity chair Shruti Bhargava and chief executive Ali Akbor. Unity owns and manages more than 1,300 homes across the city and will shortly complete its
Charitable activities across the Humber ports give colleagues that festive feeling
Throughout the month of December, during the season of goodwill, colleagues from ABP’s Humber ports have put their all into making a difference to charities based in their region. In total, it has been estimated that just over £1,500 has been donated by ABP Humber employees throughout this festive period. To kick
Unwanted Christmas presents? The DoubleTree by Hilton would like them to benefit York charity!
A York charity that supports people dependent on alcohol and drugs is hoping that staff and customers of a city hotel receive plenty of unwanted gifts this Christmas! From Boxing Day, The DoubleTree by Hilton York is teaming up with Changing Lives, by being a collection for unwanted presents, which will
Manufacturer celebrates year of giving
Fourteen causes and organisations have been supported by a Cross Hills manufacturing firm this year as part of its ongoing commitments to the local community and its industry. With sectors spanning from education and community to sport and staff, Airedale Chemical has raised funds for charity, donated defibrillators and inspired younger
Ring arranges Christmas collection for local foodbank
Kind-hearted employees from Leeds-based European lighting and automotive electrical specialist, Ring, have donated over 350 everyday essentials to the local foodbank. Requesting that people bring in cans of soup and basic ingredients including pasta, rice and potatoes, along with toiletries and household essentials, the company has organised the collection for a