Blyth-based Dr盲ger has celebrated its 60th anniversary of 海角视频 operations following a visit from the company鈥檚 chairman.
Stefan Dr盲ger, executive chairman of the family-run business, a leader in the fields of medical and safety technology, has visited a Hydrogen Homes trial in the North East, the safety aspect of which is being supported by Drager, as part of a visit to the 海角视频 during the company鈥檚 anniversary.
The company, which has offices in Blyth, Northumberland, and Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, celebrated with Mr Dr盲ger being given a tour of the 海角视频鈥檚 first Hydrogen Homes trial near Gateshead, where Dr盲ger has installed gas monitoring and detection safety equipment in a 海角视频-first, working with Northern Gas Networks (NGN).
Mr Dr盲ger, who is the fifth generation of the family to run the business overseeing operations in over 190 countries, said: 鈥淚t is wonderful to see the innovative work that our 海角视频 team is undertaking to support safety in the 海角视频鈥檚 clean energy transition. I am extremely proud of their hard work and dedication, which is matched by our partners at Northern Gas Networks who are clearly committed to excellence in this area.鈥
Ashington-based Escape Family Support has received 拢10,000 from The Bernicia Foundation to help towards ongoing programmes and general running costs.
The organisation is the only Northumberland charity dedicated solely to supporting the families of people living with addiction and it has seen huge success with programmes designed to help address, reduce and overcome the unspoken stigma, shame and judgement often felt by loved ones when trying to help those nearest.
It focuses on the families and immediate circles of people with substance abuse issues, many of whom are themselves experiencing anxiety, stress, depression and mental health as a direct result of helping someone. In all, 390 individuals, including parents, grandparents, friends and young children, have used the charity鈥檚 services in the past year, 10% more than the previous year.
CEO, Janet Murphy, said: 鈥淲e鈥檙e forever grateful to the support given by The Bernicia Foundation as our work is vital, especially when times are becoming harder for many. Addiction is often a crutch when the going gets tough and is often rooted in a back story that goes unnoticed at surface level, so this money will enable us to offer help to the families that may need it now more than ever.
Jenny Allinson, Bernicia foundation director, added: 鈥淎gain, we are seeing the most inspirational work being carried out by the region鈥檚 charities, all of whom make a real difference to people鈥檚 lives. Escape Family Support is no exception, and we are delighted to provide a financial donation to this worthwhile cause. Our next round of funding is currently open for new applications so I would encourage any charity, community group or volunteer project to apply.鈥
Headlight Project, a suicide prevention charity operating across the Tees Valley region, has received a significant donation from 海角视频 bakery brand Warburtons. The funding provided by Warburtons will help the organisation support the implementation of SafeTALK training, giving 120 people in the area essential skills to recognise signs of mental distress and engage in conversations around suicide prevention.
Suzanne Julian, operations manager at Headlight Project, said: 鈥淭his funding means the world to us at the Headlight Project as it enables us to kickstart our suicide prevention training plan.
鈥淭he training will empower people to recognise the signs of mental health struggles and engage in conversations with those who may be contemplating suicide, and ultimately bring us closer to our mission of reducing suicide rates in the Tees Valley.鈥
The funding was donated after a member of the Stockton Warburtons bakery nominated the charity, which was then reviewed by the firm鈥檚 charity team. The Warburtons Foundation assists many local charities across all 11 of its bakeries.
Louise Cruddas from Warburtons said: 鈥淪uicide remains a challenging subject for many to address, especially in vulnerable areas like the North East, therefore I believe supporting organisations like Headlight Project is vital in ensuring the well-being of our community. We have been aware of the incredible work carried out by the Headlight Project team through various social media campaigns and fundraising activities.鈥
The North East BIC has been awarded a Silver Award from the Ministry of Defence鈥檚 Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) for its commitment to support the armed forces community. The scheme encompasses Bronze, Silver and Gold awards for employer organisations that pledge, demonstrate or advocate support to Defence and the Armed Forces鈥 community, and align their values with the Armed Forces Covenant.
The BIC is one of only 15 organisations in the North of England to receive the recognition in 2023, highlighting its dedication to being an active supporter of the armed Forces. The Armed Forces Covenant represents a formal commitment from the nation to acknowledge the sacrifices made by service personnel and ensure they receive the respect, support, and fair treatment they deserve.
The Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS), launched to encourage support for Defence People objectives, bestows awards to employers who actively promote and embody these principles.
Paul McEldon, chief executive of the BIC, said: 鈥淲e are deeply honoured to receive the Armed Forces Covenant, Employer Recognition Scheme, Silver Award. At the BIC, we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment and fostering an atmosphere of respect and support for our veterans. Our Veterans RV programme, designed by veterans, for veterans, will be instrumental in providing essential mentoring and training to ex-service personnel exploring entrepreneurship. We firmly believe in empowering veterans to unleash their full potential, and this award reaffirms our dedication to that cause.鈥
The region鈥檚 tech awards 鈥 Dynamites 23 - have been launched. Now in their tenth year, the Dynamites have recognised 111 companies or individuals since the inaugural event and nominations are open for this year鈥檚 awards, which will be held on Thursday, November 16, at the Banqueting Suite at Newcastle Civic Centre.
The Dynamites are organised by regional tech network Dynamo. There are 11 categories including best use of date, growth explosion, innovator of the year, rising star, skills developer, tech for good and tech champion.
Dr David Dunn, CEO of Dynamo and Sunderland Software City, said: 鈥淭he Dynamites are the region鈥檚 most anticipated tech awards and allow us to showcase what a hotbed of talent we have here in the North East. We look forward to being swamped by entries in all of our categories and I have no doubt November 16 will be another great night!鈥
