Sheffield Hallam University’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) has welcomed the first start-up business to its £900,000 Wellbeing Accelerator programme. Footfalls & Heartbeats, a Nottingham-based intelligent textiles business, will access state-of-the-art laboratories, business support packages and specialist facilities to help bring its products to market and improve people’s quality of life. Based
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Developer says “We should all be doing our bit to help out”
Barratt Developments, which includes the Barratt Homes and David Wilson Homes brands, is encouraging the East Yorkshire community to pitch in during this time of need following donations to hospitals, doctors and care homes across the region. Barratt Developments Yorkshire East has provided all its stock of protective masks, alongside much-needed
York Handmade plays pivotal role in LOndom mixed-use development
York Handmade Brick Company has provided thousands of high-quality bricks for a stunning new London mixed-use development. This lucrative commission was worth £200,000 for the Alne-based firm, one of the leading independent brick-makers in the country. York Handmade’s specially-manufactured bricks are a pivotal feature of the exclusive Lancer Square development in the
Moda In Pelle donates 600 pairs of shoes to thank Leeds nurses
Women’s footwear brand Moda in Pelle has donated 600 pairs of trainers worth £45,000 to the hard-working NHS heroes at Leeds St James’s University Hospital and the Leeds General Infirmary. The customer favourite Balina trainer was gifted to nurses across the two hospitals to say thank you for the outstanding work
Heating firm offers free use of company vans to staff who want to volunteer with NHS
Jiraffe strengthens team with management appointment
Sheffield-based postural care specialist Jiraffe has strengthened its team with the appointment of a new business development manager. Rachel Davis joins Jiraffe with a wealth of experience, particularly within the healthcare industry, having worked as an occupational therapist for the NHS for three years upon graduation from the University of Derby
Wizu Workspace develops virtual offering to support its members
Yorkshire-based flexible workspace provider Wizu Workspace has developed a virtual offering in a bid to continue its support to members throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The new offering will enhance its existing services to members and include weekly prize quizzes, a digital fitness programme, and a platform for members to promote positive
Pop-up Costcutter store opens in Fangfoss to support local community
As convenience retail plays an ever-increasing role in supporting local communities during the Covid19 pandemic, Costcutter has opened a new pop-up shop in the village of Fangfoss, to ensure local residents have easy access to everyday essential items. Previously located in nearby village of Dunnington whist the existing Costcutter store
Town Centre Securities supports initiatives to help NHS workers
Leeds-based property investor and car parking operator, Town Centre Securities PLC (TCS) has launched a series of initiatives to support the NHS during the Coronavirus pandemic including free car parking with CitiPark, concessionary hotel accommodation and lighting its flagship car park blue to mark the heroic work of NHS staff. In
YFM Equity Partners announce successful close for new £80m buyout fund
YFM Equity Partners (YFM) has announced the final close of its Buyout Fund II, ahead of target, with £80m of committed funds and a wave of new high net worth and entrepreneurial investors. The partner-led private equity firm with offices in Leeds, Manchester, Birmingham and London, now has over £300m of