Is there a dam of insolvency cases waiting to burst due to Covid-19?
As the coronavirus pandemic led to the unveiling of an unprecedented support package comprising grants, loans and hardship funds, the intention was to handhold businesses throughout the pandemic, providing enough financial support for the economy to remain buoyant.According to the Federation of Small Business, SMEs account for three-fifths of the employment and around half of the turnover in the UK private sector. As SME employment figures are on a year-on-year upward trajectory, it is in the best interests
27,899...27,900! SYNETIQ get squatting to raise £1,425 for housing and homelessness charity
Nine colleagues from the company’s Client team completed a ‘100 squats a day in May’ challenge - raising funds for housing and homelessness charity Shelter. SYNETIQ, the UK’s largest integrated vehicle recycling company, continue their fundraising efforts by taking part in Shelter’s ‘100 squats a day in May’ challenge. Nine colleagues from the Client team took on the super challenge for 31 days, completing 3,100 squats each -27,900 in total – and raised £1,425 for Shelter. The charity, which helps people
HUGE SUCCESS FOR LINCOLNSHIRE BUSINESS COACH AT INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS AWARDS CEREMONY
North Lincolnshire Business Coach, John McHale, had much cause to celebrate following the recent BizX2021 Awards Ceremony. No less than 7 of his clients were finalists in their categories, with 2 going on to win their particular category. The prestigious ceremony, organised annually by ActionCoach, a global business coaching network, recognises individuals and organisations from across Europe, the Middle East and Africa who have excelled in their fields Finalists and winners from the 16 awards
Yorkshire’s Fastest Growing Construction Company Launches New Website
Room One, an established national construction company based in Doncaster, is thrilled to announce the launch of its new website by Fernbank Digital. With rapid growth during the pandemic, the website has been designed to align with its new identity and to showcase its diverse portfolio of projects ranging in value from £500k to £14+million. Anthony Meaburn, one of three Directors at Room One, said: “2021 is a big year for Room One as we continue to grow. We are working on a number of exciting projects
NEW Luxury Meeting Space in the heart of Yorkshire
Is your business looking for a quintessential space to host your event, workshop or meeting? Impress your clients with a meeting space that’s a little bit different and special.Our beautiful new cottage style building is situated in the quaint market town of Bawtry in the heart of Yorkshire and we think offers something a little bit special. With easy transport links to the motorways and train stations it is the perfect location to host your meetings, events or workshops and will offer your clients that
£25million regeneration boost for Doncaster town centre
The transformation of Doncaster town centre will continue at pace as the government backs a £24.8million Towns Fund bid.The funding will support a number of regeneration projects drawn up by the Doncaster Town Deal Board which was shaped by the views of people who live, work and visit the town centre.Ros Jones, Mayor of Doncaster, said: “I am delighted this funding has been confirmed as we continue our drive to make Doncaster a truly great place for all of our communities. “It was a real Team Doncaster
Pay tribute to loved ones with Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice's stunning display of floating lights
A picturesque South Yorkshire lake will be transformed by a stunning display of floating lights as people gather to celebrate and pay tribute to loved ones in a beautiful and poignant ceremony this summer. Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice’s brand new Light up the Lake appeal is offering people the chance to celebrate someone who’s brightened up their life by floating a candle-lit lantern in their name. You can make a dedication here www.bluebellwood.org/lake Whether it’s paying tribute to those who are
Hallam students rev up Musical Theatre Drive In event at Meadowhall
Event and festival management students have played a key role in organising a musical theatre drive in event raising funds for a local youth housing charity. Students have been heavily involved in planning the event, from recruiting performers to producing important health and safety documents.The event is organised and staged by Roundabout, a charity that supports young people aged 16 to 25 who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.The Musical Theatre Drive-In will run across four performances on
Doncaster Sheffield Airport asks for clarity and support to unlock jobs during Ministerial visit
Robert Courts MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Department for Transport (DfT), met with representatives from TUI, Don Valley MP, Nick Fletcher, Damian Allen, Chief Executive of Doncaster Council and the Chairman of Peel Airports, Robert Hough MBE and leadership team of Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) in a visit to the airport, yesterday. Prior to the Government’s announcement regarding changes to international travel yesterday, which included moving popular holiday destination to the amber list,
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Thank You to all the Volunteers in Doncaster
To mark this year’s Volunteers’ Week, which runs from 1-7 June, local charity Voluntary Action Doncaster is celebrating the contributions volunteers make to Doncaster and thank them for all their time and dedication. Voluntary Action Doncaster Recognises the contribution of volunteers to our local communities during coronavirus and also appreciates those who usually volunteer but have not been able to because of the pandemic. Over 400 volunteers have signed up with Voluntary Action Doncaster so far this
SYNETIQ gets kids active through Cheshire BMX Club sponsorship
SYNETIQ, the UK’s leading integrated salvage and vehicle recycling company, has announced its sponsorship of the Cheshire Ghost Riders BMX Club. Through match funding, SYNETIQ’s support will enable the club to buy leading technology that automatically times riders, opening the club up to opportunities to host regional races. The volunteer-run club, which offers training for all skill levels from beginners to elite-level athletes, is gearing up for the first regional race of 2021 after a year of disruption
SYNETIQ marks World Environment Day by unveiling latest EV delivery van
SYNETIQ, the UK’s leading integrated salvage and vehicle dismantling company is marking World Environment Day with the launch of its new all electric green parts delivery van and the installation of EV charging points at its Doncaster site. Amusingly nicknamed “St-EV Wonder,” the new Mercedes Benz e-Sprinter is serious first step towards an electric vehicle fleet for SYNETIQ’s fleet, and forms part of the company’s new internal sustainability initiative, named ‘The Road to Tomorrow.’ Powering the van will
SYNETIQ joins the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders
SYNETIQ, Britain’s largest integrated salvage and dismantling company, has joined the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) as it continues its mission to help build a sustainable future for motoring in the UK. SMMT membership supports SYNETIQ’s plans to work collaboratively with the Automotive sector as a whole, supporting the business’ sustainability strategy. Tom Rumboll, CEO of SYNETIQ, said: “As a company, we’re changing how we talk with our customers and clients about the achievable
Whyy? Change gets the thumbs-up from recent OFSTED visit
Whyy? Change gets the thumbs-up from recent OFSTED visit Much has changed over the past 12 months and that’s no different for Whyy? Change, business transformation specialists based in Sheffield, but a recent OFSTED monitoring visit has demonstrated that the ‘‘Think. Plan. Crack On.’ ethos has proven to be successful. Ray Byrne, Whyy? Change CEO, said: “This time last year we were preparing for the worst; it was one month after the announcement that England would be going into a national lockdown. We’d
New Service Update
Since our last posting, we are delighted to announce the launch of our new Aural/Ear service. Due to COVID pressures in the NHS, many patients are experiencing excessive wait times for basic but vital ear cleaning services. This can further delay them from receiving much needed hearing aids but also leave them in significant discomfort. DRG clinic has partnered with a local ENT Consultant and Specialist Nurse to deliver this much needed service at our clinic in Doncaster Town Centre. Self-pay patients
Commemorative D-Day event comes to Lakeside Village
A nostalgic event with true 1940s spirit will commemorate D-Day at Lakeside Village in Doncaster next weekend thanks to the Victoria Cross Trust. The charitable organisation, which works to ensure that the approximately 700 family graves of Victoria Cross recipients across the UK are maintained and remembered for generations to come, will be onsite at the retail outlet on Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 June with memorabilia, historic military vehicles including American Willys Jeeps - the standard Jeep from
New Full Fire Safety Management Service
We see many SME businesses and schools with the best intentions of doing whats right falling foul of fire service audits due to missing certain obligations or unsure how to do a task or not thinking they even had to do it as part of their fire safety management. This is where we can help with our new service we have launched! We can assist you with all of your fire safety management requirements by taking on that responsibility and arranging it all for you meaning you never have to worry about arranging
News Release: 27/05/2021
The Sofa has found a shiny new home at BizSpace in Doncaster After a longer than anticipated necessary exile, The Sofa Web & Design have moved back into a nice new office space. With the seeds of business recovery starting to bear fruit, we have left home schooling, ‘shorter days’ and a bit of sneaky gardening behind us. In one of our least complicated office moves (we’ve had a few) we are now settled in but minus a few home comforts. The dart board has made it, but we’ve had to leave the table tennis
RADIUS APPOINTED R&D TAX RELIEFS PARTNER OF DONCASTER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Shorts’ Radius are delighted to announce a new partnership with Doncaster Chamber of Commerce to become their official R&D tax reliefs partner. Through this service, Radius and the Chamber will be able to help companies claim these tax savings, often equivalent to around a quarter of the amount a business has spent innovating, through the ‘Chamber R&D’ service. Radius are delighted and proud to be able to add this partnership to our long-standing partnerships with Sheffield, Barnsley & Rotherham and
SYNETIQ saddle up for charity bike ride
Employees rode 100 miles for Macmillan Cancer Support, raising £770The company announce Macmillan as their chosen charity for 2021 after a business-wide vote in March, with a number of fundraising events organised throughout the year Dave Bradley, Ecommerce Sales Manager embarked on the challenge in a bid to raise funds for SYNETIQ’s chosen charity for 2021, Macmillan Cancer Support. The Beyond Lincolnshire Sportive bike ride is SYNETIQ’s first fundraising event of the year for Macmillan. Dean
Clean Power Hydrogen in a first with Octopus Hydrogen
Clean Power Hydrogen, the Doncaster-based manufacturer of the unique Membrane-Free Electrolyser, is pleased to announce that it has won an order from Octopus Hydrogen, for the supply of a 1MW electrolyser. The order is a significant milestone for Clean Power Hydrogen (CPH2) as it is the first 1MW electrolyser the company has supplied to a UK based hydrogen production and supply company, further supporting the high-level of interest in the company’s patented Membrane-Free Electrolyser™ William Rowe,
Tips for Providing Constructive Feedback: Make Use of SMARTER Goals
How to provide constructive feedback and why is it important?Click here for a complimentary consultation. 98% of employees tend to lose motivation and engagement when offered insufficient feedback (Hubspot). Feedback promotes personal and professional growth. It is about listening actively, taking the time to analyse and then thinking of the best possible solution to perform better. It provides positive criticism and allows to see what everyone can change to improve their focus and results. Constructive
FIRST MANAGING DIRECTOR APPOINTMENT MADE AT PROSPEROUS 3PL PROVIDER
A 3PL provider that is carving a name for itself in the world of logistics and supply chain solutions, has appointed a designated Managing Director for the first time to continue the delivery of its strategic growth plans. Carlton Forest 3PL, welcomed Adam Jones, 37, from Chesterfield to the business a few weeks ago after he made the move from DHL as Global Business Development Director. “The time had come for us to strengthen our senior management team and bring in an industry professional that was
Signs signs, everywhere a sign?
We see safety signs daily but do they really matter? The simple answer is yes. Latest HSE Statistics show that in 2019/20, there were 111 workers killed, with a further 693,000 workers sustaining non-fatal injuries. Meanwhile, an estimated 38.8 million working days were lost due to work-related illness and workplace injury at a cost of £16.2bn to the economy, while fines from convictions totalled £35.8 million. The human and financial cost of accidents and ill health at work are clearly extremely
New digital platform automates green parts for collision repair
mygreenparts the first automated solution for the insurance and vehicle repair sectorsPlatform only offers parts matching repair standards and insurance requirements.The initiative supports sustainable repairs. Integrated salvage and vehicle recycling company SYNETIQ and insurance provider Allianz have launched the mygreenparts digital platform that will boost vehicle repairers’ ability to source green parts. Digitally integrating the supply of more environmentally friendly components, mygreenparts
Signum makes key appointment
A leading Doncaster facilities management company has added a key appointment to its ranks. Signum Facilities Management, based in Bentley, has welcomed Steve Egbury (40) to the team in the new position of operations manager. Steve joins the growing company with a wealth of experience having spent much of his career in finance, specialising over the last four years in the drainage and construction sector. Steve said: “My extensive background in sales and customer service within the commercial sector,
Active Fusion welcomes new trustees
Active Fusion is pleased to welcome new additions to their team with both Adam Dale and Davina Sumner joining its Board of Trustees. As the charity begins to expand even further, Adam and Davina will be looking to use their knowledge and skillset to enhance the charity’s desire to impact and help those who need it the most. The pair are joining an already impressive trustee board, who bring a wide range of skills and experience from across the sectors to make sure the charity continues to keep the
Innovative Covid-19 Signage comes to Doncaster
Doncaster Council investigated innovative ways to deliver social distancing rules in the town centre and regional shopping and hospitality locations. Talking Signs were chosen as part of their strategy as the solution had the potential to be impactful alongside traditional methods. They chose to purchase the solar powered model which meant the long-term maintenance costs would be minimal and they required the option to change the recording from time to time so the message remains fresh and impactive
Personal Injury Expertise Recognised
John McQuater, partner and head of litigation at Atherton Godfrey LLP has successfully secured re-accreditation as a personal injury specialist, by the Law Society of England and Wales. Members of the scheme are reassessed regularly to ensure that they continue to meet the stringent standards set by the Law Society. Each member must evidence that they have extensive experience of handling cases throughout the entire claims process, including through the courts, where necessary. Members must also be able
Business leader steps into the shoes of Wainwright for a charity challenge
Sue Howorth, Founder and Co-Director of The Family Business Network has donned her hiking boots to take on the mighty ‘Wainwright Challenge’ to fundraise for the Lake District Calvert Trust. The Lake District Calvert Trust deliver challenging outdoor adventure experiences for disabled adults and children. The charity was one of many that was forced to suspend their activities as the country went into lockdown early last year. Sue described how she felt after having seen an article in the media about
Crown Hotel Cai promoted to new Robata Grill Restaurant Manager
The Crown Hotel in Bawtry is delighted to announce the internal promotion of Cai Johnson to run their brand new Robata Grill Restaurant. Cai, 23, who was born and raised locally in Bawtry, joined the hotel in 2015 as a waiter in the hotel restaurant. Since then, Cai has moved up through the hotel to become restaurant supervisor and now has been promoted as Restaurant Manager. Cai commented “I came to the Crown while I was studying at University as a part time job, but quickly knew that I loved the
Doncaster technology company helps local businesses
AdEPT are a managed services and telecommunications provider offering award-winning, proven and uncomplicated technical solution across the UK. With over 300 employees, the AdEPT team have the depth and breadth of expertise to deliver, yet small enough to care for every customer. The Doncaster office, formerly The ACS Group joined AdEPT in 2019 and employs 30 staff all using their expertise and strategic partnerships to ensure customers receive the right solution to their individual requirements. Since
Doncaster Chamber gives backing to ground breaking new networking platform
A South Yorkshire-based tech entrepreneur is hoping to give business owners across the Sheffield City Region the chance to make new connections at any time of the day has received the backing of Doncaster Chamber. Set to launch later this year, the new platform which will be called Network 24/7, will offer opportunities for business owners to connect and collaborate with others 24 hours a day, seven days a week, allowing business owners to drop in at times of the day which suit them best. Network 24/7
Claim Your Property Stamp Duty Land Tax Refund Now
In this series I have explored the details of the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) landscape and how one in four property purchasers overpay their dues. If you bought a property of any kind in the last four years, then you may have overpaid your SDLT and be entitled to a refund from HMRC. Often referred to as Stamp Duty, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a self-assessed tax paid by buyers of property in the UK. The amount paid is based on the value of the property, as well as other, less well known factors.
Doncaster Training Provider expand despite the pandemic
Doncaster based company Total Training Provision promote the idea of ‘your team, your business’ as well as priding themselves on the retention and investment in the team, especially during the pandemic. Not only have they continued to grow as a team (over 25 new colleagues joining the business within the last 7 months) but they have also opened two new centres within Doncaster, both specialising in the delivery of Traineeships. These centres are committed to helping young individuals aged 16 – 24 years,
CityFibre named one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Women
CityFibre has secured a place in the Times Top 50 Employers for Woman following an assessment by experts using criteria such as its approach to recruitment, family friendly policies and how it has championed gender equality in the context of the pandemic. Run by the charity Business in the Community – The Prince’s Responsible Business Network – for more than a decade, the list is one of the UK’s most highly profiled and well-established benchmarks for employers striving for gender equality in the
HSE inspections planned for metalworking fluids – are you compliant?
HSE inspections planned May to September 2021 The HSE have released a bulletin confirming their plan to inspect premises that use Metalworking Fluids (MWF) from May to September 2021. Exposure to MWF via inhaled mist can cause occupational asthma and hypersensitivity pneumonitis. Skin exposure can cause skin irritation and dermatitis. Health surveillance for skin and lung disease should be provided where there is a reasonable likelihood of disease occurring in the workplace. There is no known
Lockdown Unlocking as The Crown Hotel welcomes Daisy for Re-opening
The Crown Hotel in Bawtry is happily putting the past year of the pandemic behind them, and the team are feeling positive vibes as hospitality comes out of Lockdown with the roadmap – hopefully on the 17th May. The hotel located in Bawtry, has not sat still during lockdown, and has turned the negative into a positive by taking the time to redevelop the hotel, almost throughout, ready to greet the arrival of leisure guests next month. Craig Dowie Managing Director explains “While we have remained
Celebrating 75 Years of Partnership
On 30th April 2021 Smith Craven Chartered Accountants celebrates 75 years of Partnership. In 1946 Mr Ronald William Craven joined Mr A. E. Smith in Partnership after working together for a number of years. On the same anniversary 75 years later we are pleased to announce as of 30th April 2021, Claire Docherty will become a Salaried Partner after joining the firm in 2014. Mark Dickinson and Robert Hood have been promoted to Associate Status. Mark’s new role will focus on new client development and
Pre-commencement works start for The Vulcan Experience, but support is still needed to get the proje
Contractors have started pre-commencement works for the new hangar at Doncaster Sheffield Airport that will become The Vulcan Experience. The team from principal contractors, Wordsworth Construction Management, will be onsite for two days along with the ground worker and civils contractor, Alto Construct, to start the foundations that will form the main visitor centre, taking the legacy of former CEO, Dr Robert Pleming, who died in February this year, a step closer to reality. John Sharman, chair of
New partnership could help unlock economic potential of SCR'ss GatewayEast development
A new collaboration between Doncaster Sheffield Airport, Peel L&P and the University of Sheffield is aiming to help unlock the economic potential of GatewayEastThe partnership will explore how the parties can work together to catalyse the development of a high-value innovation cluster surrounding Doncaster Sheffield AirportCollaboration will explore the possibility of creating a world class research and development (R&D) facility in the district at which research, innovation, sustainability education and
Gary Moorhouse promoted to Genus Director at Shorts
Shorts Chartered Accountants are delighted to announce the promotion of Gary Moorhouse to Genus Director, with immediate effect. Gary joined Shorts in 2013 and has played an active role in the growth and development of the Genus service; providing business with meaningful management accounts upon which to make better informed business decisions. Malcolm Pope, Partner at Shorts and Head of Genus said: “We are delighted to promote Gary to the position of Director. His performance has been consistently
Fully Funded Training for Doncaster Voluntary, Community and Faith Organisations
Thanks to funding made available from South Yorkshire Housing Association, Social Isolation Alliance and Doncaster Council, Skill Step Training C.I.C are pleased to be able to offer Doncaster Voluntary, Community and Faith (VCF) organisations fully funded training. The following funded courses are available as part of the project:L3 Award in Emergency First Aid at WorkL3 Award in Paediatric First AidL2 Award in Introduction to First Aid for Mental HealthE-learning (including H&S, E&D, Safeguarding, GDPR
Become a Vaccine Marshall! They need you!
It is fantastic news that the roll-out of the COVID-19 vaccination programme in Primary Care across Doncaster is continuing at a brilliant pace. As this is the largest vaccination programme ever embarked on in Doncaster, we are asking for as much support as possible from volunteers to support marshalling the five vaccination sites across Doncaster. There is an ongoing demand for volunteers throughout the vaccination roll-out, which provides a great opportunity for staff from businesses and organisations
Every business to get access to Police CyberAlarm
The Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Organised Crime Unit has announced that every business and organisation in the region can now get access to a free tool called Police CyberAlarm, designed to help them understand and monitor the threats they face from malicious cyber activity. Funded by Government, Police CyberAlarm acts as like ‘CCTV camera’ monitoring the traffic seen by a businesses’ connection to the internet. It will detect and provide regular reports of suspected malicious activity, enabling a
Woodland Group partners with iPort Rail New rail freight service to Doncaster begins
Woodland Group, one of the UK’s largest privately owned logistics companies, has today launched new rail freight connected services at iPort Rail, Doncaster. The service begins this month and moves containers between ports of Felixstowe and Southampton with further services to London Gateway and Immingham to follow. By May more than 140 container movements are expected per month. The move comes after Woodland Group opened a 195,000 sq ft fulfilment and distribution facility at the 800-acre multimodal
Easter proves to be most successful Fusion Camp yet!
434 children from across Doncaster were able to keep active and healthy throughout the Easter holidays because of Active Fusion’s newly revamped ‘Fusion Camps’. On the back of the success of the February half-term camp, alongside the camps that ran in 2020 as part of Doncaster Council’s Summer Staycation programme, we were able to offer children between the ages of 4-12 the chance to keep physically active during the Easter half-term. Determined to build on the success of previous camps and offer children
3PL business welcomes Doncaster business colleagues to opening of new sites
A 3PL business that has recently exceeded 1,000,000 sq ft of warehouse space as it expanded into the Doncaster Borough, has welcomed business colleagues to the official opening of the new sites. Carlton Forest 3PL, has almost doubled its facilities in just seven weeks after acquiring three separate sites at Bawtry Park, near Doncaster, and was delighted to welcome representatives from Doncaster Chamber, namely CEO Dan Fell and President Jill Wood of Signum Facilities Management, to the socially
South Yorkshire charity welcomes a new Chair
Professor Chris Booth-Mayblin, the current Chair of Sheffield Mencap and Gateway and former Dean of the Sheffield Business School and Pro Vice Chancellor at Sheffield Hallam University, has been appointed as the next Chair of South Yorkshire’s Community Foundation (SYCF), one of the largest charities in the region. She takes up the position at the forthcoming AGM, replacing James Newman OBE, who will be standing down after 5 years as Chair and a Trustee. SYCF helps to support and build strong resilient
Barnsdales FM’s new appointment sets out to change the image of health & safety
Property and facilities management consultancy, Barnsdales FM has appointed a new health and safety manager who aims to challenge negative stereotypes. Louise Jackson joins the company after 15 years in health and safety at insurance company, Aviva. She’ll be working to help Barnsdales FM clients to achieve their goals without compromising on the safety and wellbeing of their workers, customers and site visitors, ensuring their facilities are safe and appropriate for their needs. Barnsdales FM is a
Speculative development hat trick completes at Doncaster’s iPort
Verdion has completed the final letting in its current round of speculative development at its iPort multimodal logistics hub in Doncaster. A luxury homeware retailer has taken the 119,060 sq ft (11,061 sq m) warehouse iP2g, which offers space for up to 12,194 pallets with 12.5 m clear headroom and a 55 m deep yard. This deal is the third and final unit in Verdion’s most recent tranche of speculative development at iPort. iP2c was let to local printing specialists Kingsbury Press, while iP2e was let
Central Technology Ltd. Offering FREE Strategic IT Reviews for Local Businesses
Ian Snow, MD at Central Technology, reviews the transition of IT over the last few months and announces free Strategic IT Audits to all local businesses.The last year has been a tough business year, but together with our customers we have learnt a lot over the past twelve months.At the beginning of March 2020 our service desk helped move over 4,000 people to home working. During this process, it became clear very quickly that some businesses were not equipped for the move to remote working and faced big
ProAktive by name, proactive by nature
Regional commercial insurance and risk management consultants, ProAktive, have launched a new environmental consultancy to further strengthen their existing risk management division. ProAktive, who have been in business since 1975, welcome Bill Green to the team as their Environmental Specialist. Bill, formerly of Middlewood Environmental, offers ProAktive clients specialist environmental consultancy which complements the current HR and Health and Safety service portfolio. Bill joined the independent
IPM Group continue to innovate
IPM Group have a long-established reputation of being at the forefront of innovation. Their tag line of ‘Evolving as Standard’ sums up their ambition and drive to be the very best in their field. When the UK wide lockdown hit back in March 2020, most other companies in their industry were taking stock of the situation and operating day-by-day. Whereas IPM Group looked to the future. As well as continuing to protect the nations businesses and homes through their various security services, IPM brought two
Doncaster firm takes on property management at iPort
Doncaster-based property consultancy group, Barnsdales has been appointed as the new property and facilities manager of logistics hub, iPort. iPort is the UK’s most advanced multimodal logistics hub, helping companies such as Amazon, CEVA, Fellowes, Lidl, Maritime Transport, Woodland Group and Kingsbury Press distribute goods across the UK. Barnsdales will play a key role in ensuring the continued growth and success of iPort, which will boast more than 6 million sq ft of logistics space when completed,
Twice weekly rapid testing to be available to everyone in England
Everyone in England will be able to access free, regular, rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) testing from 9 April, the government has announced.Everyone in England, including those without symptoms, will be able to take a free rapid coronavirus (COVID-19) test twice a weekAlongside vaccine rollout, regular testing is at the heart of plans to reopen society and the economy, helping to suppress and control the spread of variantsUpdates will be made to the NHS COVID-19 app in England to coincide with the universal
Newly announced Re-start grants to be introduced from April 2021
Grants of up to £6,000 are available for eligible Doncaster businesses from April 2021 As part of the Chancellor's Budget announcement on 3 March 2021, the Government provided details of the Restart Grant scheme to help support non-essential retail, hospitality, accommodation, leisure, personal care and gym businesses in England. This one off grant will be made available to eligible businesses from April 2021 in order to help them reopen safely as lock down restrictions are eased. Grants of up to £6,000
Stamp Duty Land Tax Series - Exploring your potential stamp duty refund further
So far in this series I have explained the basics of what stamp duty land tax (SDLT) is and why it exists. Effective 1st April 2021 a second 2% surcharge has been added to purchases where the new owner lives outside the UK. This is in addition to the 3% surcharge levied on properties which are not the purchasers principle primary residence. The 37 reliefs were originally introduced to account for exceptions to aspects of properties where the calculation is unfair or clearly should not relate to all
Parents signal confidence talking to their children about sex & relationships, but indicate lack of
New research finds 85% of British parents are confident supporting their children with the facts around the realities of sexual relationships, but nearly a third don't feel supported by schools to have conversations at home As schools prepare for the transition to the new RSE curriculum, ClickView reveal results of new research examining parents’ attitudes around relationship and sex Working alongside Relationships and Sex Consultant, Rebecca Jennings, ClickView launch Respectful & Intimate
Doncaster shopping outlet sets environmental pledges
As retail prepares to open across England a Doncaster shopping outlet is making sure that the environment is high on its agenda by making a number of green pledges for 2021. The management team at Lakeside Village shopping outlet are keen to hold themselves to account by setting out their plans and promising to review their achievements at the end of the year. Before the pandemic forced retail closures, recycling at the centre stood at 77 percent and the team are pledging to work to improve this figure
Flourish Enterprises - Development of Cherry Tree Court
Flourish Enterprises is a not-for-profit community interest company based in Doncaster with a focus on providing care and support services throughout the local community, with strong links to the NHS and RDaSH. In 2015 Flourish Enterprises was commissioned to provide a holistic palliative home care service for local people who are entering the final phase of their life and wish to remain at home with their families and so Woodfield 24 Care Services was born. The care that is tailored to each
Fundraising begins for rainbow tribute following COVID-19 pandemic
Public and private sector organisations in Doncaster have launched a campaign to create a permanent memorial to honour the efforts of key workers, as well as providing a lasting memorial of those in our communities who have died of COVID-19 during the pandemic. The proposed statue, which will stand nine feet tall, is being coordinated by Team Doncaster and will take pride of place within the centre of the town. It is hoped that, once complete, it will provide a suitable monument to the impact of the
Active Fusion win big at Doncaster Business Awards 2021
Active Fusion capped off a remarkable period in the charity’s history by being named winners of the Business Engaging with Education award at the Doncaster Business Awards on Friday night. The Doncaster Business Awards, run by Doncaster Chamber of Commerce – winners of Chamber of the Year 2019 – is the highlight of the region’s business calendar. More than 900 business representatives attend the big awards night each year to celebrate the best of business in Doncaster. Active Fusion have been named
Polypipe confident on outlook despite 2020 profit fall
Pre-tax profit has fallen by 60 per cent in the full-year results for Polypipe but the listed plastic pipes manufacturer, which is set to change its name to Genuit Group next month, said it was confident in the outlook for 2021. The company reported a profit before tax of £23.8m for the year ended 31 December 2020, down 60.4 per cent from £60.1m in 2019. Revenue also reduced to £398.6m from £447.6m the year before. Polypipe continued to invest in the business during the year, with capital expenditure of
£68m funding for South Yorkshire infrastructure
A £68m package to improve infrastructure and reduce the risk of flooding in South Yorkshire has been unveiled. The funding includes £21.35m from the Sheffield City Region Mayoral Combined Authority's newly devolved ''gainshare' money, which is set to fund new bricks-and-mortar investment to revitalise the region's towns and high streets. Projects in each of South Yorkshire's four local authorities will be supported, including £3.6m for Barnsley's Glassworks regeneration project, including a new community
OLS Expands into new premises
The business has outgrown its previous base and has now purchased a property located at the Avro Park Development at Doncaster Sheffield Airport. OLS provides a range of services including Access Control, IP CCTV installations, gates and barriers, and integrated systems. OLS have been at the cutting edge of security system technologies since starting business in 2009, with an emphasis on transitioning customers to the cloud. OLS have worked throughout the COVID-19 period and after considerable growth have
Partner Sarah Burton attends ‘inspirational’ Doncaster Chamber of Commerce IWD event
As a Patron of the Chamber, Sarah joined more than 70 guests at the event that welcomed key speakers from across Doncaster to discuss the theme, ‘Thriving not just surviving through change.’ Hosted by Doncaster Chamber President, Jill Wood, attendees discussed stories of resilience and success from over the past 12 months and talked about the challenges, adaptations and changes people have made to tackle what has been an unprecedented time for all. Guests also took part in two networking sessions as well
Work to begin next month on £5.2m housing scheme
A development of 41 affordable homes is to be constructed in a village outside Doncaster. Energy and regeneration specialist ENGIE has been appointed by Ongo Homes Ltd, to create the scheme in Dunscroft, near Hatfield. The £5.2m development, on Broadwater Drive, will feature a mixture of houses, bungalows and dormer bungalows, ranging from two to three bedrooms. The homes will be spread across two sites, linked by a landscaped area and all properties will be available for rent through Ongo Homes. Each
Lincolnshire show 2021 cancelled due to coronavirus pandemic
Following a review by the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society (LAS) Board, it is with much regret and sadness that we announce that the next Lincolnshire Show will now take place in 2022 rather than in 2021 as planned. We have done everything possible to try and facilitate a Show for this year, but with concerns over ongoing restrictions for large events and the proximity of time between step 4 and the Show, we felt that the most responsible thing to do was to postpone until 2022. We have continued to
Logistics company expands into Doncaster borough
A warehouse, storage and distribution company that works with some of the major blue-chip businesses in the UK has secured two new sites in just three months in the heart of South Yorkshire and created 25 long term and 50 short term jobs in the region as a result. Carlton Forest 3PL, a privately owned company that headquarters in Worksop, North Nottinghamshire, has branched out into the neighbouring county acquiring two units near Bawtry, Doncaster, one of 95,000 sq ft and one of 122,000 sq ft. This has
Connectus continues its mission to build better broadband across Britain
Connectus, a leading provider of connectivity, cybersecurity, collaboration tools and unified communication solutions is once again helping companies meet the demands of 21st century business with the further expansion of its latest state-of-the-art gigabit-capable network. Delivering blazing broadband speeds to Kestrel Court business park in Doncaster means forward-thinking businesses operating out of the site, adjacent to Doncaster Sheffield Airport, can take full advantage of secure, reliable advanced
Growing strong: NCM Auctions is one of the fastest-growing companies in Europe
The Yorkshire auction house helps organisations solve the problem of what to do with surplus business and commercial assets. Now the Doncaster-based auctioneer has landed a coveted place on the FT 1000 at number 366. The annual list published by the Financial Times ranks the top 1,000 companies in Europe by revenue growth, with NCM Auctions the only commercial auction house. It’s remarkable growth for a business founded in 2012 with just two employees, one laptop and a shared mobile. Their approach was
House Builder Rewards Ecofficiency for Cutting Waste
Ecofficiency win house builder’s prestigious Supplier of the Year Award45% cut in waste and costs helps it win contracts across UK Doncaster-based Ecofficiency’s unique approach to cutting waste has seen it win a prestigious award from a national house builder – and an expansion into its sites across the UK. The waste management company has been awarded Redrow’s Supplier of the Year for its north west region. Ecofficiency has reduced Redrow’s waste output by 45% and generated a similar amount of cost
Doncaster businesses must pull together for roadmap to work
Doncaster businesses must pull together to reduce the borough’s Covid-19 rate and allow the government’s roadmap out of national restrictions to work. That’s the call from Dr Rupert Suckling, Director of Public Health at Doncaster Council, who is urging businesses to ‘play their part’ in reducing Doncaster’s Covid-19 levels. Dr Suckling, said: “Despite the optimism that the government’s roadmap out of lockdown has brought with it, it is important to remember our rates are still relatively high and so we
Stamp Duty Land Tax Series - Some finer detail on your potential stamp duty refund
Last time we looked at the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) situation from an overall perspective. Every property sold in the UK for more than £40,000 has to be reported to HMRC to assess any SDLT payable and whether payment is due or has been made. We looked at some examples of sales at different price levels and how SDLT is calculated during the current holiday and then how it will be calculated when things revert back to normal. The holiday exempts SDLT from any properties purchased for less than £500,000
Intastop Gets Gold
Intastop is delighted to announce it has achieved a Gold accreditation and membership of the most reputable body for the construction industry. Intastop Ltd, which has been established for over 25 years, has received the accreditation from Constructionline and has achieved PAS91 and the Common Assessment Standard to assist specifiers, suppliers and architects when choosing products for projects. “This is an amazing achievement by all the team and we are incredibly proud to have fulfilled the thorough
How small business owners can support remote workers
By Eugene Farrell, Mental Health Lead at AXA Health Due to the situation regarding the coronavirus, as a business owner your team may be working from home for the time being. With less social interaction and face to face support in the workplace during this time, it’s vital to look after your mental health as well as your physical health. Now more than ever it’s important to ensure that your team are looking after their own mental health too. So how can you support the mental health of your team while
Unipart Rail launches new E-commerce site
Unipart Rail has launched Unipart Rail Store, an E-Commerce website which will provide customers with a quick and easy way to order quality products online, 24 hours a day. Thousands of items are available to order on the site including fasteners, workshop consumables, tools, PPE and workwear. The award-winning rail group plans to expand their range in the upcoming months. Registration on the site is quick and easy. Once an account is created, customers can immediately log in to view prices and
‘Love is in the air’ at Bawtry Hall!
Love is literally ‘in the air’ of a thousand Balloons at Exclusive Use Wedding Venue Bawtry Hall, symbolising a thousand reasons to get married to your loved one this Valentine’s Day! The team at Bawtry Hall are getting in the mood for the most romantic time – Valentine’s Day, by unveiling a giant heart shaped balloon made up of 1000 balloons attached to the stunning entrance gates of Bawtry Hall! The idea came to the venue after discussions with Hannah Briggs, an employee of Bawtry Hall who has set
Plans for the first of over 500 new council homes in Doncaster approved
Hot on the heels of a new Housing Strategy and Housing Delivery Programme, planning permission has been secured for 33 new council homes at three sites in Doncaster. The sites form part of the first phase of the council’s housebuilding programme which was approved by Mayor Ros Jones and her Cabinet last month. The plans will see 21 homes go up at Adwick Lane in Toll Bar, seven properties built at Appleby Road in Intake and a further five homes created at Athelstane Crescent in Edenthorpe. The quality
Doncaster firm gets important accreditation for ninth year in a row
Doncaster-based Signum Facilities Management has passed an important assessment which ensures the electrical work it undertakes meets the current national standards. For the ninth consecutive year, Signum FM exceeded the required level during the annual National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC) assessment. The NICEIC is one of several organisations which regulates the training and work of electrical enterprises in the UK and are required to carry out periodic
Polypipe announce the acquisition of ADEY Innovation
Today marks another defining moment for ADEY as they announce being acquired by Polypipe. This progressive move will see ADEY further support the industry through innovation and sees two leading UK brands working together towards the same purpose of water management and creating a sustainable environment. Matthew Webber, ADEY Chief Executive Officer, said: “We are excited to be joining Polypipe and by the growth opportunities ahead. The companies share a similar culture and philosophy, focused on
Wilkin Chapman helps bring mass COVID vaccination centre to Lincolnshire Showground
Safe storage facilities and the secure disposal of medical equipment were key requirements in the planning of Lincolnshire’s second mass COVID vaccination site, based at the county’s Showground. It has been announced that the venue’s newly-modernised EXO Centre – already a Primary Care-led smaller vaccination centre – is to expand into one of the NHS’ mass sites being opened across the country. Designed to help the UK meet its target of offering doses to the top four priority groups by mid-February,
Project launched to assess financial impact of Covid-19 on professional football clubs
Academics at Sheffield Hallam are to analyse the financial impact of Covid-19 on professional football clubs in England and the wider impact on their communities. The 15-month £48,000 research project will focus specifically on teams in League One and League Two, many of which are on the brink of collapse due to the pandemic. In the last year, one community has already lost its professional football club, Bury FC, and other communities have been affected by the demise of semi-professional clubs,
HD Forwarding showing sustainable growth
HD Forwarding Limited, Doncaster’s largest independent Freight Forwarding Company, is delighted to confirm the opening of a new office in Bristol to further expand the international road, ocean and airfreight activities in the South West. After a number of months considering a range of different opportunities, HD Forwarding Limited opened its southern doors, officially on 25th January 2021.The location is strategically placed moments away from the main M5 artery that serves the South West, Avonmouth
Doncaster Trains-formation is complete
Partners involved in transforming the inside and outside of Doncaster Railway Station have celebrated its completion. Visitors and users of the new look station can now enjoy a world-class experience and are provided with a wonderful first impression of Doncaster. The station forecourt has been be turned into a top quality public space to welcome visitors to Doncaster thanks to the creation of a new car park, changed road layout and a repositioned and improved taxi rank and drop off point. Over 50,000
Have your say: COVID-19 Business Impact Survey
Business Doncaster and Doncaster Chamber want to do everything possible to support businesses particularly in the retail, leisure and hospitality sector during this challenging time. We are interested in finding out your views on the current challenges your business has and what your plans are for the future when the time comes to reopen. This will enable us to also prepare and offer the right support and work with you as the town moves into recovery. Last year was incredibly challenging and the start of
Shops, restaurants, hotels and ‘central plaza’ planned to be built at DSA
Plans have been unveiled for a massive development of shops, offices, hotels, a supermarket and a new ‘high street’ close to Doncaster Sheffield Airport. The project, named GatewayEast Central Plaza, will be located just west of the main airport terminal off Great Yorkshire Way in Auckley. The proposed development site covers 30.92 acres and could include four restaurants, a pub, coffee shop, three hotels and potentially a mix of shops, apartments and/or offices. Applicants Peel say the development will
New Business Grant available for eligible Doncaster businesses
As many of businesses in Doncaster continue to suffer from coronavirus restrictions, this NEW Grant scheme is designed to help support as many consumer facing businesses as possible who have fallen through the cracks of current Government schemes for whatever reason. It is important that if your business deals with the public face-to-face, is still OPEN and is suffering due to COVID restrictions that you complete an application as soon as possible to claim this grant. The NEW grant means that further
Local company pledges sponsorship to popular business awards
Supporting the local business community has never been more important that in the last twelve months and one family-owned business is adding to this support with the sponsorship of an award at its local business awards. Carlton Forest Group, which is based in Worksop, but which has premises located in the Doncaster and Sheffield City Region areas, has offered it support to the Doncaster Chamber Business Awards, the largest Chamber awards in the country, to support a newly created award category; Doncaster
Polypipe heats up pipeline with £27m acquisition
South Yorkshire manufacturer, Polypipe Group has purchased Nu-Heat, a leading supplier of sustainable underfloor heating solutions, air and ground source heat pumps, and other renewable heating systems for £27m. The Doncaster-based business, which won a number of awards at the 2020 Yorkshire Business Masters, believes the firm is complementary to the its existing portfolio of brands and will enable it to further develop its underfloor heating capabilities. Nu-Heat was established in 1992 and from its base
Stamp Duty Land Tax Series - Bought a property recently? Would You Like a Stamp Duty Refund?
When you purchase a property in the UK there is stamp duty payable to HMRC. Rates are published on their website and, on the face of things, it seems a simple and easy calculation followed by the painful payment process.What you are probably unaware of is that there are a number of reliefs which can be claimed which will reduce the stamp duty burden. Known officially as stamp duty land tax (SDLT) this is a tax which was introduced by the government in December 2003. Current rates, valid until 31 March,
National e-Learning Partnership provides schools with free access to ClickView’s world leading video
As Scotland announced an extension to school closures until at least mid-February, remote learning continues to play a pivotal role in maintaining children’s education as the impact and uncertainty caused by COVID-19 continues.Behind the headlines, the leading video content provider, ClickView, has partnered with the National e-Learning Partnership, to provide free access to all schools in Scotland until Easter 2021.The move means all schools in Scotland will now have access to a world leading video
Shoppers urged to support Lakeside Village in their bid to sponsor a guide dog pup in 2021
Doncaster’s Lakeside Village Shopping Outlet is ready to raise vital funds for its new charity of the year, Guide Dogs, despite the majority of the centre being currently closed. Di Rogers, centre manager said: “We are thrilled to be supporting Guide Dogs as our chosen charity for 2021. Ordinarily we’d have our partner onsite for a formal launch but obviously under the current restrictions we’re not able to do that. “We know that charities have been hugely impacted by the inability to raise money
Team Doncaster Environment and Sustainability strategy
A report on how Team Doncaster intend to tackle climate change in Doncaster will be presented to senior Council officials on Tuesday 12 January 2021. Cabinet members are being asked to approve Team Doncaster’s Environment and Sustainability strategy which will outline how residents, elected representatives, public and private sector organisations and community groups can respond to the climate change and biodiversity crisis. The strategy is the result of extensive consultation. It also includes both new
CPH2 to collaborate with cryocooler manufacturer
Clean Power Hydrogen (CPH2), the Doncaster manufacturer of the unique and patented Membrane-Free Electrolyser™, has come together with AFCryo to design and market their combined technology.The cooperation between CPH2 and AFCryo, one of the leading cryogenic systems manufacturers for gas separation and hydrogen liquefaction, is a multi-national tie-up where the combined technology will offer the market a cheaper and more reliable way of generating green hydrogen from renewable sources. AFCryo is a joint
Doing Business in the Far East – an Overview
During this brief series of articles I have looked at the possibilities of expanding your business into the Far East and some of the basic aspects of transition you will need to deal with. There are exciting opportunities ahead if you start looking at the possibilities. However, you can be quickly daunted by these and the unexplained complications which you will face. Your target market countries will vary with the type of business you are concerned with. Some jurisdictions are more difficult to
Clean Power Hydrogen secures £3m from investors and delivers Ireland’s first electrolyser
Clean Power Hydrogen secures £3m from investors and delivers Ireland’s first electrolyserClean Power Hydrogen (CPH2), the Doncaster manufacturer of the unique and patented Membrane-Free Electrolyser™, is celebrating a double sales and investor milestone. CPH2 has delivered Ireland’s first-ever electrolyser. The MFE02 Containerised Membrane-Free Electrolyser™ was shipped from CPH2's Technology Innovation Centre in Doncaster, commissioned, and is ready to produce pure hydrogen and medical grade oxygen. At
Business Expansion into Asia - Part 5
The Language of Doing Business in the Far East Thus far in this initial series we have glimpsed at many aspects of conducting business in the Far East. There are numerous challenges and each one is really an opportunity. It is often very daunting to encompass all the different aspects which must be understood and considered into an overall process. Some potential business expansions stop without attempting the jump over the first hurdle. They find it too daunting. Other adventurous types trudge on and
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Business Expansion into Asia - Part 4
In this series I have previously discussed marketing studies, fears, corporate structures, licensing, operations, tax considerations and local set up matters in thrusting your business into the Far East. The geography of where you may establish will depend on a number of things and I have also considered these. One of the most overlooked aspects, which are critical to your success, is how you operate within the culture of your chosen location. Culture of Government and formalities required is a start
CPH2 enters new joint venture for hydrogen production in Northern Ireland
Clean Power Hydrogen (CPH2) has joined forces with B9 Energy in a new Joint Venture to manufacture and distribute the unique Membrane-Free Electrolyser™ The Joint Venture (JV) plans to manufacture and distribute the patented electrolysers to the UK and worldwide from a base in Northern Ireland. The agreement that was announced by Northern Ireland Economy Minister Diane Dodds, is the culmination of several years of planning and consultation and the JV hopes to collaborate on numerous hydrogen projects
Business Expansion into Asia - Part 3
Continuing Your Expansion into the Far East Continuing the discussion from the two previous articles, we looked at the legalities of operations in various countries and the fact that they may be limited. Also an overall tax planning exercise needs to be undertaken to ensure that the corporate structure is the most tax efficient for your business. Having chosen a country in which to operate we then need to look at the licencing requirements for that jurisdiction and how to structure the corporate
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Business Expansion into Asia - Part 2
How to Start Your Expansion into the Far EastLast time I discussed the overall concept of starting business expansion into the Far East. I raised the fact that there are many exciting opportunities but that many business owners have a fear of the possibility and do not know where to begin. Market research is required and location is key as there are restrictions in some countries but not in others. Jumping in with both feet is daunting and yet it is difficult to just test the water with a toe. If you
CPH2 appoint Jon Duffy at new CEO
Clean Power Hydrogen (CPH2) the Doncaster based hydrogen business is pleased to announce the appointment of Jon Duffy as the new CEO. Jon, who has enjoyed an extraordinarily successful leadership career is a recognised expert in business growth strategies and delivery of results. Jon will join CPH2 on 1st September 2020.CPH2 the developer of the patented Membrane-Free Electrolyser™ was started by Dr. Nigel Williamson (ex ITM Chief Engineer) and Joe Scott (Irish based businessman and industrialist) in 2012.
Business Expansion into Asia - Part 1
Taking your business to the far eastLots of business managers and owners have a desire to expand into the tantalising potentially lucrative markets in Asia. This prospect is likely to become even more popular now that we are no longer a part of the EU. Are you one of these ambitious business participants? So what holds you back? In many instances it is a fear of the unknown and a reluctance to take risks and endanger the ongoing base business at home. This is understandable. If you had some practical
Connectus helps DSA businesses fly high with 100% gigabit capability
Unified communications and cybersecurity industry leader Connectus Business Solutions has announced it has achieved total gigabit coverage of networking services provided to Doncaster Sheffield Airport’s business park. Occupying more than half a million square feet of office, warehousing and manufacturing space, with outstanding rail, road and air links, the business park is home to over 160 businesses who now benefit from the superfast connection. Finningley-based Connectus is an approved supplier under