Professional Services

Housing adaptations cuts will worsen NHS and social care crises

  The Chief Executive of one of Scotland’s largest housing providers for older people has warned that cuts to the housing adaptation budget will result in bed-blocking and increased burden on NHS and social care. Angela Currie (pictured above), Chief Executive of Hanover Scotland, has called for urgent action, stating that housing associations like Hanover […]

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Wbg urges SMEs to think local

  Wbg, one of Scotland’s leading independent specialist full-service accountancy firms, is urging SMEs to put themselves at the heart of their local communities and help generate thriving local economies to the benefit of the national economy. The firm endorses the Scotland Loves Local Pledge, a commitment to prioritising local people and businesses by spending

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Harley Haddow raises money for charity in remembrance of colleagues

Left to right: Chris Andrews North West AirAmbulance, Ian Chalk Harley Haddow and Kieran Cooper British HeartFoundation   Multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy, Harley Haddow has raised thousands of pounds for charity in poignant memory of two colleagues. The company has been raising money for two charities in tribute to their colleagues, Tom Barlow and Paul Phillips. Tom

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Businesses break new ground & help boost Mid Wales economy with enterprise backing

  Businesses are breaking new ground and blooming nicely with the support of Antur Cymru. Start-ups and entrepreneurs in Mid Wales have benefited from the organisation’s guidance and advice, with several accessing transformative funding via the Powys Growth Grant. Among them were Beyond Breakout escape rooms, Seren Handmade, and Keridwen Garden Design. All three companies

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Investigo recruits 180 qualified accountants into blue-chip financial institutions to bridge the talent gap

   Investigo, the specialist permanent and interim recruitment firm, has recruited 180 qualified accountants into blue-chip institutions including Sainsbury’s and BT, helping to plug the talent gap across the industry. Within the 180 new recruits, Investigo placed 66 newly qualified accountants to meet industry demand and fill vacancies caused by stunted hiring during Covid. With

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Digital Poverty Alliance launches Tech4Young Carers in Cambridgeshire

   The Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) has launched the Tech4Young Carers scheme designed to combat digital poverty among young carers in Fenland, South Cambridgeshire and Huntingdonshire, giving them the essential technology, internet connectivity, and digital skills training to bridge the digital divide. The Tech4Young Carers scheme will provide digital access to 100 young carers, aged

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Scottish communities to be celebrated at must attend AGM

   Invaluable insights into one of Scotland’s most successful community benefits programmes are being offered to public sector bodies, which are being urged to sign up to attend. The event will provide insight into the impressive successes delivered through the Scottish Procurement Alliance’s Community Benefit Fund (CBF), which has delivered £910,000 worth of funding in

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Charity calls for sustained backing as demand for provision soars

   Scotland’s first and only further education college for young people with complex needs has secured critical funding for a further year. The Scottish Government has agreed to award £340,000 to support Corseford College and its 38 students with the delivery of education, physical therapies and life-skills development. That decision is a relief to its

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Wbg urges households to sort their debts to keep their home warm

  Wbg, one of Scotland’s leading independent specialist accountancy, advisory, audit, and tax firms, is urging households to prepare for winter by sorting their debts now to keep their home warm. Utility debt in the UK has become a significant financial burden for many households. This debt reflects the challenges faced by households due to

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The Allstate Foundation donates £250k to local charities in Northern Ireland

  The Allstate Foundation is proud to mark another year of making an impact in Northern Ireland communities, donating a quarter of a million pounds to local registered charities in 2023. Since The Allstate Foundation programmes were introduced here, the culture of giving back has become firmly embedded at Allstate Northern Ireland, with volunteering time

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