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Exeter based Browne Jacobson first law firm to back national volunteering effort

UK and Ireland law firm, Browne Jacobson is backing a national effort to mobilise millions of volunteers while strengthening its employee volunteering offer, as a Founder Member of GoVo , the digital volunteering platform developed by Royal Voluntary Service.

Built in partnership with hundreds of charities, GoVo and GoVo for Business – the platform’s corporate interface - aim to expand the reach and impact of volunteering nationwide.

As a Founder Member, Browne Jacobson will work alongside Royal Voluntary Service, one of the largest volunteering organisations in Britain...

BGF leads £2.5m investment round into sustainable female underwear brand, Stripe & Stare

BGF, the UK and Ireland’s most active growth capital investor, has led a £2.5 million investment round into sustainable female underwear brand, Stripe & Stare, alongside a consortium of high-profile investors. BGF provided £1.5 million of growth capital with the remaining amount coming from private backers, including Richard Longhurst, co-founder of Lovehoney and Sam Galsworthy of Sipsmith Gin.

Headquartered in Devon, Stripe & Stare was founded in 2017 by friends and business colleagues Katie Lopes and Nicola Piercy, with the aim of creating the most comfortable and eco-...

7 ways to increase your SMEs cyber security

No matter the size of your organisation, cyber criminals are out there trying to break into your systems, day in and day out.

Even the smallest of companies can hold large amounts of sensitive and personal data. If this data ends up in the wrong hands, the damage can be catastrophic, both financially and on your reputation.

The good news is, there’s lots you can do as a business owner or manager to combat this risk.

We’ve outlined our top recommended strategies for taking your cyber security to the next level:

SECURE YOUR NETWORK

Think about...

Devon start-up promises sustainable slumber

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 01/21/2022 - 7:08am

Eco Sleep London, a start-up from Plymouth has launched the UK’s first mattress company that ethically manufacturers mattresses and recycles customer’s old ones in a responsible way, ensuring none contribute to the 5.6 million that end up in UK landfill every year.

Founded by entrepreneurs Darren Lee from Plymouth and Mark Ward from Exeter, the Eco Sleep London collection is made in Britain. It uses100% recyclable materials, including re-engineered foam and use ‘EcoAdvance’ comfort technology.

As well as promising a super-comfortable space for sleeping, Eco Sleep London...

Trowers & Hamlins welcome new partner Charisse Crawford to Commercial Litigation team in Exeter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 01/20/2022 - 7:52pm

Top 40 law firm Trowers & Hamlins has bolstered its Commercial Litigation team in Exeter with new recruit, Charisse Crawford.

Charisse specialises in private wealth disputes and contentious asset protection issues including trust disputes, removal of trustees, removal of executors, financial abuse claims and Court of Protection work, contentious deputyship and attorney issues, claims between unmarried partners and the preparation of cohabitation agreements, claims against estates including will validity claims, the doctrine of proprietary estoppel, claims under the...

Launch hires sales director to continue growth in 2022 

Exeter-based paid media agency, Launch, has appointed Stephanie Iles as Sales Director. Steph joins the agency from SearchStar (now Adapt Worldwide), where she worked for over 5 years as a New Business Director.

Steph will help Launch to reach new prospects, aligning the agency’s services with individual business goals, and being a first port of call for brands to learn more about how Launch can help them achieve their aims with clever digital strategy and paid media.

Steph says: “I’ve worked and travelled across the world during my career, but my heart is in the South...

247 Property Auctions announce a new member of the Team

Authored by Amy_Helm
Posted: Tue, 01/18/2022 - 8:48pm

Scott Gray, founder of 247 Property Auctions , is pleased to announce a new member is joining the growing team.

Scott explains: “Entering into our 2nd full year of business, I am excited to expand the team at 247 Property Auctions. Stuart Rintoul joins us with over 20 years experience in the South West property industry. With an extensive network and knowledge of the West Country property market, we are very much looking forward to having Stuart on board for what is shaping up to be a busy year ahead.”

Stuart has been involved in the property market for nearly two decades....

Launch of Devon’s £9.3m Community Renewal Fund programme

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/18/2022 - 6:11pm

Team Devon partners are embarking on the UK’s largest Community Renewal Fund programme.

Devon County Council’s successful bid on behalf of the Team Devon partnership to the Community Renewal Fund was announced by the Government in late November, with the £9.3 million funding allocation the largest in the UK for a single area.

The investment will support 13 innovative projects over the next six months, including a range of employment and training, environmental and community investment across Devon through to mid-2022.

In total, the £9.3m programme is expected to...

OnBuy reveals new Bournemouth HQ as it continues to drive the ‘Silicon Beach’ tech start-up scene

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/18/2022 - 5:12pm

UK-based online marketplace, OnBuy , continues to support the Southwest, announcing a deal for new office space in Bournemouth Town Centre.

The move follows an incredible year of growth for the eCommerce innovator, resulting in a need to scale up its headquarters to accommodate the influx of new employees joining the company. After a recruitment drive that mirrors its impressive company growth, OnBuy has seen its team expand from a humble few to more than 100 members. Furthermore, this number continues to rise after the launch of its employee equity scheme in December 2021,...

Have your say on changes to Cranbrook Plan

Have your say on proposed changes to the Cranbrook Plan which will help shape the future of the town and as it grows for the next decade.

Residents have six weeks, from today (Monday, 17 January) until Monday, 28 February, to share their views on proposed changes to the document.

The Cranbrook Plan identifies sites in the town and the surrounding areas which will be used for housing and employment developments, as well as facilities like new schools, sport areas and community buildings.

It will also help to secure financial contributions towards healthcare...

Government support and expert advice for tackling the talent shortage

Authored by Program
Posted: Tue, 01/18/2022 - 11:40am

A recent survey of the South West tech sector commissioned by Tech South West revealed that over half of tech companies in the region are finding it impossible or very difficult to recruit.

This is perhaps par for the course given the meteoric growth of the region’s tech sector, which has seen an increase in Venture Capital investment of over 500% since 2016 and a corresponding boom in job roles to fill.

Tech companies are also increasingly forced to compete with national companies for homegrown talent, as remote working makes it easier for people in the region to work for...

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