Nesta, the UK based global innovation foundation has, from the many thousands of applications it received, selected Yorkshire based digital content agency, Peel Interactive, as one of the grantees of its Amplified fund 2019 - a pilot programme which supports cultural and creative organisations develop digital ideas that generate social
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Beverley Building Society appoints new chairman
RSM appoints new head of accounting and financial reporting
Audit, tax and consulting firm RSM has appointed Lee Marshall, a Leeds-based partner, as the new national head of accounting and financial reporting faculty. RSM’s chief executive David Gwilliam said: "Since joining the firm, Lee has been instrumental in transforming our offering as we’ve invested in accounting and financial reporting specialists
Funding boost for Wakefield tech business supports immersive learning
What started out as a first-year university project for students at Backstage Academy (Production Park) in Wakefield, has transformed into a commercial spin-out, Interactive Immersive Classroom Ltd. as a partnership with Enquire Learning Trust and Production Park. Using £11,000 in match-funded grants from AD:VENTURE, the ERDF funded programme of practical and
Jones Myers solicitor chairs committee for next generation of lawyers
Jones Myers solicitor Rosanna Hyett has been appointed chair of a committee which represents the next generation of lawyers. The Young Resolution Committee, known as YRes, is part of Resolution’s nationwide group of family lawyers and other professionals which promotes a non-confrontational approach to family problems. YRes enables members to share their
Leeds City Region secures success on the international stage at MIPIM 2019
A 100-strong delegation of public and private sector representatives from across Leeds City Region attended MIPIM earlier this month to showcase opportunities and encourage international investors, developers and occupiers to invest in the region. MIPIM - the annual property investment conference - attracted over 26,000 delegates this year from 100
Fox Agency on target to exceed £2m turnover
B2B marketing specialist Fox Agency is on target to achieve its revenue target of £2.25m in 2019, representing a 40 per cent increase from the previous financial year. Growth has been achieved through increased demand from existing clients, such as Total, Euro Car Parts and TMD Friction. The agency has also
Yorkshire insurer celebrates several successes in style
Yorkshire-based insurance company, The Insurance Emporium, has received glowing business and customer service ratings from Defaqto, Feefo, Trustpilot and Moneyfacts. The company was also crowned "Best Insurer" at the Yorkshire Financial Awards 2019. A sparkly staff party a its Yorkshire headquarters celebrated winning this award as well as its following successes
Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance continues to grow at rapid pace
Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance has increased its lending balances by 54 per cent, with a total of £194.7m invested in businesses across the country over the course of the 2018 financial year. Across the North, Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance provided £60m to business in Yorkshire, the North West, North
Charity grows Yorkshire footprint with move to Leeds Media Centre
St Giles Trust, the award-winning national charity that helps people facing severe disadvantage to access jobs, homes and specialist support, has expanded its Yorkshire presence after opening a new regional base at Leeds Media Centre. The facility is one of three sites close to the city centre owned and managed by