North East mental health consultancy Talk Works has partnered with a national business organisation.
The consultancy, which is marking its 10th anniversary and is now B Corp certified, helps to improve the mental health and well-being of individuals and organisations via access to therapy, e-learning and training services. Its team work with HR departments, business managers and occupational health teams to help employees work well and feel well at work.
It has become the recommended mental health support provider for the Family Business Community, a nationwide network of more than 3,500 family-owned firms. Last year Talk Works secured five-figure investment from the North East Small Loan Fund with the help of NEL Fund Managers - a sum which has fed business development and marketing efforts as well as staff recruitment.
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Helen Wilkinson, managing director at Talk Works, says: “We’re growing strongly both within and outside the North East, and being able to celebrate our tenth anniversary with these two important landmarks is especially pleasing. Our partnership with the Family Business Community represents a fantastic opportunity to share the services and knowledge we offer with a highly engaged network of businesses right across the 海角视频, as well as to help its members identify what more they can do to support their teams’ mental health and well-being."
Susan Snowdon, investment executive at NEL Fund Managers, added: "Talk Works is making excellent use of the growth capital we provided in support of its business plan objectives, and with the importance of the services they provide becoming ever more widely recognised, we’d expect to see them making further strong progress."
A joiner and builder from Bedlington has launched a new venture designed to help young children cultivate a positive mindset.
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Chris Garvey, who runs CG Joinery and Building, recognised the lack of resources available for children to develop their mental resilience and self-confidence. His response is Wolf Instinct Mindset - a company which has so far published a book and organised outdoor challenges aimed at fostering self-belief and resilience in young people. Mr Garvey is also creating a podcast all with the intention of educating parents on the power of a positive mindset and helping children forge a positive mindset.
He said: “My daughter struggled with her mindset and mental health a few years ago. I searched for resources to help her but found a glaring gap in the market for education tailored to children to help them understand and create a positive mindset. That’s when I decided to leverage my own personal growth journey to create something impactful for kids. Looking ahead, I believe that the next huge pandemic on the horizon will be young people’s mental health and we must act now to prevent this happening.”
He added: "Through Wolf Instinct’s Alpha Outdoor Challenges, we aim to provide them with the tools and mindset needed to thrive in the face of challenges through exercises like assault courses, tree climbing and problem solving. These days aren’t just about doing the activities but about educating the children about what they are learning and how it relates to life's challenges, and how by doing these challenges it is teaching them they have the inner strength and resilience to overcome and thrive when a challenge in life presents itself."
Autistic and neurodivergent support charity Daisy Chain will host its Getaway Ball at Teesside International Airport next month.
Sponsored by Darlington Building Society, the event will raise essential funds for the charity's frontline services which include a day centre, community outreach in the Tees Valley and telephone and virtual support nationally. The ball is scheduled for July 5 and will welcome supporters, businesses, families, and volunteers for a night of wonders of the world-themed celebration, fundraising and entertainment.
Daisy Chain CEO, Neeraj Sharma said: “We are a very diverse and incredibly exciting charity in terms of what we’re achieving and the recognition we’re getting at every level, but we couldn’t do what we do without the support of people who attend our events year on year. Our innovative range of services doesn’t come without a cost, and we continuously strive to fundraise in ways that are exciting and different.
"We’re thrilled to be hosting this event at such a unique venue, something that is a first for the region. We encourage you to immerse yourself in our world, attend our magnificent Getaway Ball and find out more for yourself. I truly believe that together we can create a world that is more inclusive and accepting for every kind of mind.”
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Middlesbrough engineering firm Intelect has been named as the Northern region winner at the 2024 JTL Employer Recognition Awards.
The annual awards recognise employers that show outstanding levels of support and commitment to apprentices. Intelect works within industrial and food production settings, as well as water treatment plants, and works with JTL to deliver electrical apprenticeships to those in the local area.
The employer was nominated by JTL training officer, Geoff Rogan, for its remarkable levels of encouragement and consideration provided for its apprentices. Intelect has been recognised at the awards along with four other winners, all of which stood out amongst the 3,800 employers that the training provider partners with to deliver apprenticeship qualifications.
Geoff Rogan, JTL Training Officer, said: “Intelect has employed many apprentices over the years and apprenticeships are something I know the team there is keen to maintain as part of the business model. Intelect is an excellent JTL employer, offering a safe, encouraging and supportive environment for apprentices to learn and prosper."
Jennifer Watts, HR Manager and representative for Intelect, added: “We were thrilled to have been chosen as a winner for the JTL Employer Recognition awards. Our apprentices make up over a third of our business and, therefore, we work incredibly hard to prioritise the support we give them towards their qualification. We would like to give a special thanks to Geoff Rogan at JTL for nominating us, and look forward to continuing our commitments when it comes to training apprentices.”