Vibrant Accountancy taking applications for a community growth programme
AN award-winning business is offering to mentor and support companies, charities and non-profit organisations who are making a positive impact in Derby. Called the Community Growth programme, the initiative is being led by Bev Wakefield, owner of Vibrant Accountancy. It is open to those who can demonstrate the potential for significant impact in the city, […]
Headteacher at Dunston Primary & Nursery Academy is ready for the challenge and keen to build on positive relationships
THE recently-appointed headteacher of a Chesterfield school says that she’s ‘ready for the challenge’ that 2024 brings. Louise Parker took over the helm at Dunston Primary & Nursery Academy in September, and has worked hard over the last few months to create positive relationships with parents and carers. With a new senior leadership team and […]
Companies urged to review gender identity policies in 2024 to attract and retain talent by HR & Employment firm Precept
COMPANIES must create a truly inclusive and safe workplace culture if they are to attract and retain talent, says a leading HR & Employment firm. Precept – an award-winning HR & Employment business based in Derby – says that businesses need to review their HR policies to ensure that their company promotes a zero-tolerance approach […]
School helping to shape the future of BSL GSCE
BSL tutor Katherine teaching Hilal and Macie at Allestree Woodlands School
Derbyshire science company Lubrizol donates funds to help people with learning difficulties enjoy a festive bash
Derbyshire science company Lubrizol has helped put the sparkle into Christmas for people with learning difficulties by paying for a slap-up festive do. Through its charities and communities committee, Lubrizol gave a generous donation so that staff at Belper Mencap – who support people living with learning difficulties – could enjoy a Christmas party complete […]
Rail maintenance firm MTMS to support lifeboat charity
Rail maintenance firm MTMS group chairman Malcolm Prentice meets members of the Isle of Wight’s Freshwater Independent Lifeboat charity
New Year’s Honours List hands Derby’s Sarah Armitage an MBE for education
A DERBY woman who has spent more than 20 years volunteering in local schools has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year’s Honours List for her services to education. Sarah Armitage was chair of governors at Richardson Endowed Primary School in Smalley – the school attended by her children – for eight years. […]