Visitors to community centre Briardale House in Blyth are set to enjoy better bathroom facilities thanks to a four-figure grant from The Banks Group.
The community centre has been running a ‘donate a penny to spend a penny’ campaign to help bring in the money needed to brighten up its bathrooms, which were originally fitted more than 20 years ago. Now, a £1,000 grant from the Banks Group’s Banks Community Fund has helped the centre to reach its fundraising target.
As well as the bathrooms being fully redecorated, new lighting will also be fitted. The Centre is used by around 300 people of all ages every week, and it runs a community café on weekdays, a ‘chatty café’ on Fridays and a Meals On Wheels service every day of the week.
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Centre manager Candice Randall said: “We wouldn’t have been able to get as much done on this project as we wanted to without this latest Banks Group grant and we’re hugely grateful for their continuing support.”
Jamilah Hassan, community manager at The Banks Group, added: “The Briardale House team, and the events and activities they host, make such a positive difference to so many different groups of local people, and we’re really pleased to be helping them get on with this latest project.”
Anglo Scottish Asset Finance’s chief executive officer David Foster has won the 海角视频 Asset Finance CEO of the Year award from Asset Finance Connect.
The AFC Awards recognise excellence amongst organisations and individuals in the automotive, equipment leasing and asset finance industries. The 2024 Awards included 22 award categories with over 100 nominations, shining a light on organisations, teams, and individuals who have made significant contributions to the industry.
Mr Foster has been involved in the asset finance and leasing industry for over 30 years, and he co-founded Anglo Scottish in 2007 with Dean Cowley, Paul Sargent and Murray Wark.
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He said: “This is an incredibly humbling experience, and I am very grateful to my colleagues, peers, and business partners in the asset finance and leasing industry for this recognition. Anglo Scottish’s success continues to be achieved through the hard work of the entire team and I accept this award on their behalf.”
Beach Accountants in South Tyneside is celebrating after becoming triple finalists at the National Accounting Excellence Awards 2024. The Hebburn company, who says its mission is to change the way their clients view and manage their accounts in a sustainable manner, has been shortlisted for the Client Service Award, Small Firm of the Year and ESG Award. The grand final takes place on October 8 at the Roundhouse in Camden, London.
Gavin Spencer, managing director, said: “I am so proud of the whole team at Beach Accountants. This is the first time a Northern based accounting firm has received a triple nomination. Being a finalist is a breathtaking achievement.”
The manager of Newcastle care home Brooke House has become the first person in the North East to receive one of the industry’s most prestigious awards. Andrea Blades and her team welcomed and cared for resident Margaret Jamieson, unaware her son-in-law Arnold Baker was the President of the International Guild of Nurses and Carers.
He was so impressed with the level of care she received, he returned to Brooke House this week to award Ms Blades with a Certificate of Commendation – one of only around four handed out to carers and nurses internationally each year.
A special presentation was held with staff and directors of the home’s owner, Prestwick Care, where Mr Baker paid tribute to the care given to Mrs Jamieson, who died in June in hospital.
Ms Blades said: “For once I am lost for words. But I am only as good as my team. This job is a privilege because you get to meet so many lovely people who have had richly tapestried lives and to work with some of the most committed, caring and dedicated people in our society.”