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Government tribute to Humber’s charity and voluntary support for flood-hit communities
The extraordinary efforts of charities and volunteers in helping those in greatest need after last summer’s floods were recognised at a Downing Street reception on 16 July, with Floods Recovery Minister John Healey.
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DLA Piper helps pupils have fun with maths
DLA Piper is the first business in South Yorkshire to support the national Numbers Partners scheme which promotes the enjoyment of maths in primary and secondary schools.
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National Cares Day in Yorkshire & Humber
400 employee volunteers were out across Yorkshire & Humber on Friday 16th May to support environmental projects as part of Cares Day, a national initiative organised by Business in the Community that has mobilised over 4000 employee volunteers in 24 towns and cities all over the UK. National Cares Day has Metro as its Media Partner and is supported by the Energy Saving Trust and Golley Slater.
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Student Entrepeneurs Venture into the Dragon's Den
Sixth form students in Leeds have been showing innovative business ideas, by taking part in a Dragon's Den style workshop.
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Student entrepeneurs venture into the Dragon's Den
Sixth form students in Leeds have been showing innovative business ideas, by taking part in a Dragon's Den style workshop. ’A’ level Applied Business Studies students from Abbey Grange High School in West Park put their entrepreneurial skills to the test by presenting their business ideas and investment pitch to a panel of business volunteers from BDO Stoy Hayward, HSBC, HBOS and Premier Farnell including accountants and financial advisers.
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2008 a time for businesses to be generous
Merseyside businesses have pledged to give something back to the community as part of a Capital of Culture volunteering project.
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Businesses really care at Christmas
Businesses from Leeds and Bradford have collaborated to raise a huge £20k worth of Christmas gifts and pledges for various local community groups.
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Business in the Community leads corporate greening in the North East
Business in the Community has become the latest organisation in the North East to commit to a CarbonNeutral future and help promote environmental responsibility to businesses.
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Hull and Humber community groups offered free legal and financial advice
To mark National Pro Bono Week last week, Hull & Humber ProHelp in partnership with Hull CVS organised a free workshop for local community groups on incorporation and finance management.
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Business in the Community appoints Stuart Rose as Chairman
Stuart Rose, Chief Executive of Marks & Spencer, is set to become Chairman of Business in the Community from 1 January 2008.
