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29th September 2023

Leicester recruitment firm supports Rainbows

Staff at a Leicester recruitment firm are taking on a year of fundraising for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People.

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28th September 2023

Local construction partners come together to help fulfill Lincolnshire charity’s new HQ project

Landscape architecture practice, Influence Landscape Planning & Design, is bringing together volunteer construction and professional services partners to deliver fit-out works for Lincolnshire charity Naomi’s Garden.

28th September 2023

Sheffield Children's Hospice supported by Amazon

A children’s hospice in Sheffield has received a £2,000 donation from the Amazon fulfilment centres in Chesterfield and Doncaster.

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28th September 2023

Cawarden becomes Derbyshire FA’s 140th Year Headline Sponsor

Derby-based Specialist Contractor, Cawarden, continues to support grassroots football in Derbyshire.

28th September 2023

Homebuilder backs Nottinghamshire women's domestic abuse charity with £1,500 donation

Barratt and David Wilson Homes has donated £1,500 to a charity providing support for women experiencing domestic abuse in the borough of Broxtowe.

28th September 2023

Care Workers Charity to Benefit from Donation

As the cost-of-living crisis worsens in the UK, those working in the adult social care sector have been amongst the hardest hit.

27th September 2023

Property development in Leicestershire celebrates record numbers using green travel

A record number of passengers used the bus this month according to Vectare, an East Midlands based SME provider of passenger transport solutions.

27th September 2023

24-hour cycle challenge fundraisers celebrate after raising £2,000 for Mesothelioma UK

A team of fundraisers cycled through the day and night covering more than 450 miles virtually to raise money to support people living with asbestos cancer.

27th September 2023

HOUSEBUILDER BOOSTS LEICESTERSHIRE FOODBANK WITH £2,500 DONATION

David Wilson Homes has donated £2,500 to Ashby Foodbank, which helps to provide food and essential items to people in Ashby-de-la-Zouch and the surrounding areas.

26th September 2023

Leading businesses show their support as Derby County Community Trust hosts its annual awards celebration at Pride Park Stadium

Derby County first-team manager Paul Warne and Rams legends Roy McFarland and Roger Davies were special guests at a glittering awards ceremony held at the club’s Pride Park Stadium.

26th September 2023

ASSISTANCE DOGS CHARITY RECEIVES £50K IN RENEWED PARTNERSHIP WITH LEICESTERSHIRE HOMEBUILDER

David Wilson Homes has renewed its partnership with the Loughborough-based Canine Partners for a fifth consecutive year, with a £50,000 donation from The Barratt Foundation.

25th September 2023

Derbyshire learning difficulties charity receives £1,500 donation from local housebuilder

Just Good Friends Club, a charity that supports adults with learning disabilities, has received a £1,500 donation from Derbyshire housebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes to assist with its work.

25th September 2023

Northamptonshire housebuilder races ahead at community event

Northamptonshire developer David Wilson Homes has praised a team from its development The Wickets who took part in the Earls Barton Soap Box Derby.

25th September 2023

CHARITY SUPPORT GOES THROUGH THE ROOF

Even though the year is not over yet, Burton headquartered concrete roof tile manufacturer Russell Roof Tiles (RRT), has announced it’s already smashed its £40,000 Give4Good charity target for 2023.

23rd September 2023

Registrations for the LWA Coalville Halloween Fun Run Sunday 29th October 2023 are now LIVE!

LWA’s first ever Halloween Fun Run comes to Coalville and is set to be a fun day out for all of the family!

23rd September 2023

SDL Property Auctions Glitz & Glam Charity Ball: Shining bright for a good cause

SDL Property Auctions is excited to announce its forthcoming Glitz & Glam Charity Ball, an evening dedicated to raising funds for Cancer Research UK and Macmillan Cancer Support.

23rd September 2023

Bellway helps primary school in Newark improve outdoor learning area for children

Bellway has provided manpower and materials to help a new primary school in Newark transform its outdoor learning areas for pupils.

23rd September 2023

Lee and Richard put their heart and sole into half-marathon run to raise money for two much-loved local charities

Two runners from the team at luxury lifestyle store Bell of Northampton took part in the inaugural Amazing Northampton Run at the weekend to raise money for local causes close to their hearts.

21st September 2023

Housebuilder gives Leicestershire primary school’s outdoor areas a makeover

A community housebuilder has given a Leicestershire primary school’s outdoor play areas a makeover.

21st September 2023

New chapter at Wellingborough Library after housebuilders' donation

Wellingborough Library has received a donation from housebuilders Barratt and David Wilson Homes to purchase new cabinets to store the library’s board games.

21st September 2023

Shifting of the goalposts on net zero is harming businesses, hears East Midlands Chamber’s Sustainability Summit

Business, industry and academic leaders gave a firm pushback against the Government’s “shifting of the goalposts” on net zero policy at an East Midlands Chamber event today (20 September).

20th September 2023

Music Night Showcases Local Talent

Some of Derby’s most successful and up and coming music and dance performers will come together for a special event in the city next month to raise money for specialist child exploitation charity, Safe and Sound.

20th September 2023

Lorry load of food delivered to Derby charity following launch of its 100 Club

A Derby charity struggling to feed families in the city has received a lorry load of food after launching its 100 Club this week.

19th September 2023

Newark Nursery Raises over £1,000 for The Children’s Bereavement Centre

Children, staff and parents at a Newark day nursery have raised over £1,000 for The Children’s Bereavement Centre

19th September 2023

Comms Agency Pledges Support to Framework in its Mission to End Homelessness

Nottingham based PR agency Redbrick Communications is stepping up to donate consultancy expertise to Framework, the charity working tirelessly to change lives for the better and tackle homelessness across the East Midlands.

19th September 2023

Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner joins EMCRC Board

We’re delighted and honoured to announce that the Derbyshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Angelique Foster, is joining our Governance Board.

19th September 2023

Frozen food distributor Central Foods switches to 100% green energy

Frozen food distributor Central Foods has switched to using renewable energy as part of its commitment to sustainability.

16th September 2023

Business Community Urged To Back Framework’s Big Sleep Out To Make A Difference

Nottingham charity Framework has launched its annual Big Sleep Out campaign to raise vital funds to help get the growing number of local rough sleepers off the streets.

15th September 2023

Lime Launches Lime Hero Partnership to Raise Money for Nottingham-based charity Emmanuel House

Lime, the world’s largest shared electric vehicle company — has today announced its new partnership with Emmanuel House, an independent local charity dedicated to fighting homelessness as part of the company’s ‘Lime Hero’ program in Nottingham.

15th September 2023

Green is Good for manufacturer saving £500k on energy bills

Energy costs at Leicester-based manufacturer Michael Smith Switchgear (MSSL) have dropped by more than £20,000 per year as investment in a solar photovoltaic (PV) energy system means around two-thirds of its energy now comes from the sun.

14th September 2023

Wathall’s Re-Signs with the Rams

Wathall’s, Derby’s longest established independent funeral directors, has renewed its partnership with Derby County Football Club for the sixth year.

14th September 2023

Derby charity tackling food insecurity launches appeal for businesses to join its 100 Club to support local children and families

A Derby charity which has supported 40,000 people in the city during the cost-of-living crisis is launching an urgent appeal for help.

14th September 2023

DMU in top ten UK universities for supporting entrepreneurs

De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has been ranked in the Top 10 of British universities supporting student and graduate startups for the third year running.

14th September 2023

Alvaston mum is driving away with brand new car after scooping first prize in hospice car raffle

‘Shocked and amazed’ Joanne (Jo) Butler from Alvaston is driving away with a brand-new car worth £17,000 after winning first prize in the Treetops Hospice Summer Raffle.

13th September 2023

Ultra Events smashes £30m charity fundraising target

A company that helps adventurous people fulfil life-affirming ambitions while raising money for charity has hit its much-anticipated £30m fundraising target.

12th September 2023

Gravity Digital Signs Up To Support DCCT

Long-established digital marketing agency Gravity Digital have teamed up with Derby County Community Trust (DCCT) to help break down barriers facing young people keen to further their education and training.

12th September 2023

Nottingham Business Continues Long-Standing Investment in Grassroots Teams

As long-time supporters of local and community-led sports teams, Nottingham-based insurance broker Russell Scanlan will sponsor the popular pre-season hockey tournament held by Beeston Hockey Club.

12th September 2023

Ashgate Hospice receives £1k funding boost from law firm Banner Jones

Ashgate Hospice has received a much needed £1k contribution to its operating costs from local law firm Banner Jones.

8th September 2023

BIRDS BAKERY CHARITY CONTRIBUTION REACHES OVER £25,000 IN 2023

East Midlands favourite, Birds Bakery, has raised over £25,000 for multiple charities so far in 2023, with the main beneficiaries being the Children’s Trust, and Mind Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

8th September 2023

Empowering a Greener Future: Our Pledge to Sustainable Electronic Repairs.

Greasley Electronics, based in Ravenstone, Leicestershire have been repairing Industrial Electronics for years. Many people still do not realise that this service is available, rather than adopt the decision to replace ‘broken’ electronic machinery.!

8th September 2023

A fun-filled welcome to West Notts College!

The sun shone on hundreds of students this week as they immersed themselves in the Welcome Week activities at West Nottinghamshire College.

7th September 2023

Leicestershire grassroots football team look the business after receiving support

A Coventry IT firm has underlined its passion for grassroots sport by making sure a junior football team has got all the right kit for the start of the new season.

6th September 2023

AMAZON KEGWORTH BOOST HOMELESS SUPPORT CHARITY

Employees from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Kegworth recently volunteered at a homeless support charity in Derby.

5th September 2023

Nottingham brands announce support for East Midlands autism charity

Two leading Nottingham brands – full-service law firm Shakespeare Martineau and planning, design and development consultancy Marrons – have joined forces to support Autism East Midlands for the next year.

5th September 2023

Samaritans Charity receives £2k funding boost from law firm Banner Jones

The Chesterfield branch of the Samaritans has received a much needed £2k contribution to its operating costs from local law firm Banner Jones, which will help the charity deal with the increase in calls expected as a result of the ongoing cost-of-living c

5th September 2023

by-based social enterprise shortlisted for national award

Derby-based Nimbus Disability is a finalist in the UK Social Enterprise Awards, recognising it as one of the country’s most innovative and impactful businesses.

5th September 2023

New ecological consultancy launched with nature at the heart of every solution

A new consultancy service aimed at ensuring as much space as possible is being positively managed for nature across the county, and beyond, has been launched by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust.

5th September 2023

Leicestershire Housebuilder’s donation to help aid those living with kidney disease

Coalville-based developer David Wilson Homes has donated £1,500 to a national charity which funds research into preventing, protecting and treating kidney disease.

5th September 2023

BINGHAM HOMEBUILDER SPREADS FOOTBALL FEVER AFTER WOMEN’S WORLD CUP

Barratt Homes North Midlands has donated a number of mini footballs to a nursery in Nottinghamshire to boost their excitement following the FIFA Women’s World Cup.

5th September 2023

Asbestos management company gears up for 24-hour cycling challenge to raise money for Mesothelioma UK

STAFF from a Northampton-based asbestos management consultancy will see their fundraising step up a gear when they take part in a 24-hour bike ride to raise money for a national charity.

5th September 2023

B-Sure finds crafty way to reuse waste and raise funds Yarn waste from Lurex® reused by Headway – the brain injury association

Two Leicester-based companies, B-Sure Recycling and Lurex®, have teamed up with national charity Headway to find a crafty way to both remove waste from landfill and boost funds to support people affected by brain injuries.

4th September 2023

Slowdown in businesses adopting green growth strategies amid cost pressures, finds East Midlands Chamber and University of Derby research

Green growth activity in the East Midlands has fallen over the past year amid a cost-of-doing-business crisis – but has still more than doubled since 2015, new research shows.

4th September 2023

100 years of A-roads helping local businesses to thrive along the A57

Business and education leaders have praised the impact on the regional economy of the A57 road to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Britain’s road numbering system.

30th August 2023

Graphic and signage specialist MX Display receives heartfelt thanks from Derbyshire hospice

Derby-based large format print, graphic and signage firm MX Display has received a delivery of birthday cakes from staff at a Derbyshire hospice.

30th August 2023

Businesses urged to give the gift of Hope to families facing uncertain futures to record last messages

Businesses are being urged to give families the gift of ‘Hope’ in a new charity partnership spearheaded by a leading Derby PR agency.

30th August 2023

Derby supplement business goes Gold at Global Green Beauty Awards

A Derby-based collagen supplement business, SKINGLO, has been recognised on a global scale at an international awards ceremony that showcases the best of green and clean beauty brands.

30th August 2023

Overseas volunteer work supported by Leicestershire homebuilder's team

A forklift driver at David Wilson Homes has embarked on his fifth trip to Gambia to carry out some vital volunteer work.

29th August 2023

Family support charity receives £1,500 donation from Northampton Homebuilder

Home-Start Northampton, a charity that provides support for families with young children in Northamptonshire, has received a £1,500 donation from Barratt Homes to assist with its work.

29th August 2023

Star Trust Announces Next Round of Grant Support

Leading East Midlands charity, Star Trust, is now accepting bids from East Midlands charities to support the life-changing work they do in local communities.

28th August 2023

Shaping Sustainability Together: Morningside Arena Joins Forces with ONE Reusable Cup System, The UK's Only Carbon Neutral Reusable Cup System!

Morningside Arena Leicester is proud to embark on the next chapter of sustainability at the Arena with the help of Event Cup Solutions, an organisation championing eco-friendly practices and standing as a beacon of innovation.

25th August 2023

Four directors, Four days, One Tuk-Tuk and 1,000 miles!

GLW Feeds Celebrates 150 Years in Business and Aims to Raise £20,000 for Worthy Charities with an Epic Charity Drive.

25th August 2023

Nottingham cancer patients supported by Amazon team

The Amazon fulfilment centre in Sutton-in-Ashfield has donated gifts to children in the Queen’s Medical Centre (QMC) E39 cancer ward in Nottingham.

25th August 2023

East Midlands Chamber celebrates region’s ‘world-class business community’ as 2023 Business Awards shortlist revealed

The finalists of this year’s East Midlands Chamber Business Awards have been revealed.

23rd August 2023

Hardworking staff at Leicester Royal Infirmary receive 'emergency treats' from Blue Light Card

Blue Light Card’s Emergency Treat team delivered bundles of goodies to the well deserving staff on the Children’s Oncology Ward at Leicester Royal Infirmary.

23rd August 2023

Leicestershire Businessman Takes on Epic Cycle Ride Challenge to Raise £20,000 for Disability Charity

Leicestershire-based businessman, Darren Bradbury, is momentarily swapping his job as a Protection Specialist at Furnley House to take on a Vicious Cycle Ride for Menphys. This local charity supports children and young people with disabilities to have equ

22nd August 2023

Housebuilder donates £2,500 to Nottingham Homeless Charity

Barratt and David Wilson Homes has donated £2,500 to Emmanuel House Support Centre, which provides a variety of support services to those facing or at risk of homelessness in Nottingham.

22nd August 2023

Children's hospice boosted by donation from Amazon

A hospice that supports children with a serious or terminal illness has received a donation of £1,000 from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Kegworth.

21st August 2023

Bellway provides team prize and fencing for Newark Half Marathon

Bellway showed its support for the local community in Newark by providing resources and one of the main prizes for the town’s annual half marathon.

21st August 2023

Safe and Sound Appointed To Progress Family-Focused Programme

Specialist child exploitation charity Safe and Sound has been appointed to deliver a special programme that aims to strengthen family relationships and reduce the number of young people going into local authority care in Derby city.

21st August 2023

Ellie Yates Keeps Scoring Goals for the Local Community

Throughout 2023 so far, staff across A1 Comms have worked hard to raise money for the business' Community Partner, Alfreton Park School, and get involved in the local community – and none more so than Affiliate Executive Ellie Yates.

17th August 2023

Leicestershire Businessman Takes on Epic Cycle Ride Challenge to Raise £20,000 for Disability Charity

Leicestershire-based businessman, Darren Bradbury, is momentarily swapping his job as a Protection Specialist at Furnley House to take on a Vicious Cycle Ride for Menphys. This local charity supports children and young people with disabilities to have equ

16th August 2023

Local charities to benefit from donations made at Leicestershire building society’s AGM

For each valid AGM vote, 50p was eligible to be donated and the member chose which of the two charities were to receive that donation by making a selection on their AGM voting form.

16th August 2023

Leicester Hospitals Charity and Anicca Digital join forces to host exclusive digital marketing event and raise vital funds!

Business and Marketing professionals from across Leicester can enhance their digital marketing knowledge whilst making a difference to the community at a unique Digital Marketing Seminar.

16th August 2023

Chesterfield Foodbank supported by Amazon

A foodbank in Chesterfield has received a donation of food products worth more than £1,000 from the Amazon fulfilment centre in the town.

15th August 2023

Bellway shows its support for local football in Chellaston

Grassroots football in Chellaston is being supported by a housebuilder delivering new homes in the area.

14th August 2023

Heron Artwork Created from Raleigh Bikes Helps Transform a Neglected Urban Green Space

A heron artwork created from old bikes, a shopping trolley and other rubbish collected from the canal has completed the transformation of a neglected urban green space in Nottingham.

10th August 2023

Leicester businesswoman takes on 100 mile challenge for Rainbows Hospice

The Past President of the Insurance Institute of Leicester has almost completed a 100 mile walking challenge to raise money for Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People.

10th August 2023

A sponsored dog walk in Anstey has raised much-needed funds for a local animal charity.

45 dogs set off from the Barrie Stephen hair salon on a gentle jaunt around the Castle Hill Country Park, led by Barrie and his beloved black labrador, Dolly. Once the walk was over, the group returned to the Nook Corner Coffee Shop for a well-earned rest

9th August 2023

.Record breaking turnout for Nottinghamshire Pride 2023

More than ten thousand people took to the streets of Nottingham last Saturday (29 July) to celebrate the annual Nottinghamshire Pride event, making it the biggest turnout the charity has seen yet.

9th August 2023

Leicester Royal Infirmary staff receive well deserved 'emergency treats' from Blue Light Card

Blue Light Card’s Emergency Treat team delivered bundles of goodies to the well deserving staff on the Children’s Oncology Ward at Leicester Royal Infirmary.

9th August 2023

Clegg Construction donates to Yorkshire food bank

Contractor Clegg Construction has handed over hundreds of pounds worth of food, toiletries, nappies and other items to Maltby Foodbank in Yorkshire.

7th August 2023

Northamptonshire homebuilder celebrates fundraising employee going the extra mile.

Northamptonshire developer Barratt Homes has praised one of its employees that has put her best foot forward for charity.

7th August 2023

SWADLINCOTE CHARITY RECEIVES SUPPORT FROM AMAZON

A Swadlincote-based charity working to improve the quality of people’s lives in South Derbyshire has received a £1,500 donation from the Amazon team in Kegworth.

4th August 2023

Derbyshire eco business owners help planet by planting baby coral reef

Owners of an award-winning Derbyshire business making outdoor furniture from recycled plastic have gone global in their quest to help the environment by planting a baby coral reef in the Indian Ocean.

2nd August 2023

John Pye Auctions Propels Sustainability Drive with Wind Turbine in Wales

National auction house John Pye & Sons Limited has installed a new wind turbine at its South Wales site, near Port Talbot, as part of the firm’s wider sustainability drive and ongoing commitment to reducing its carbon footprint.

2nd August 2023

Ashby Hastings Rotary Makes Generous Donation to SMB College Group’s Stephenson Campus!

Last week, SMB College Group’s Stephenson Campus were delighted to accept the donation of some diagnostic equipment for its Vehicle Engineering Department from the Rotary Club of Ashby Hastings!

2nd August 2023

Vertu Motors continues to back Britain's oldest professional basketball team

Vertu Motors will continue its partnership with British Basketball League team Leicester Riders this coming 2023/24 season.

2nd August 2023

Cancer Support Charity welcomes Amazon Kegworth donation

An Ilkeston cancer support charity has received a £1,000 donation from the Amazon fulfilment centre in Kegworth.

2nd August 2023

Official Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Badge for Flotec.

Loughborough-based Flotec, a trusted and leading supplier of reliable hose and engineering solutions to the rail market, gains an official qualification in equality, diversity, and inclusion.

1st August 2023

Derbyshire Hospice received £1,500 donation from local homebuilder

Ashgate Hospice has received a £1,500 donation from Derbyshire homebuilder Barratt and David Wilson Homes to assist with its vital work in caring for people with terminal and life limiting illnesses.

1st August 2023

Innovative Technology 'Roadvent' May Complement ULEZ in Delivering Clean Air

New infrastructure solution 'Roadvent' shows a 91% reduction in roadside air pollution. The extension of the ULEZ’s coverage area is set to take place on 29th August, and the daily charge of £12.50 is expected to encourage drivers to switch to cleaner veh

1st August 2023

July 22 was a red letter day in ever-busy me&dee calendar.

Saturday was a day for us and our families to have a real treat, courtesy of the wonderful Derby County defender Craig Forsyth, definitely our favourite player ever - ! – who has kindly agreed to be me&dee’s patron.

31st July 2023

Derbyshire science company sows seeds of employee wellbeing as new gardening club takes root

Employees at a Derbyshire science company are getting out of the lab and office to get their hands dirty after starting up an on-site gardening club to boost wellbeing.

31st July 2023

IT Company Takes Up The Challenge

Staff from Award Winning IT Company Your IT Department are taking on the Leicestershire 3-peak challenge to raise money for Charity Link Leicester.

27th July 2023

SME Business Awards raise funds for local cancer charity

The SME Northamptonshire Business Awards have raised over £3700 for The Lewis Foundation, a Northamptonshire cancer charity.

27th July 2023

Derbion supports local families with school uniforms this summer

As part of its ongoing charity initiative, Derbion Cares, Derbion has announced four upcoming dates for its new school uniform swap shop event, as well as the latest focus for its Donation Station.

27th July 2023

NET becomes latest sponsor of Nottinghamshire Pride 2023

Nottingham Express Transit (NET) has announced its sponsorship of this year’s Nottinghamshire Pride, which is set to take place on July 29.

26th July 2023

Cedar + Co. Annual Charity Golf Day – Swinging in the rain

On Friday 14th July Cedar + Co. hosted its 7th annual charity golf day at Mickleover golf course.